Water Township of Suzhou

Since 42% area of the city Suzhou is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, the city is often praised as the Oriental Venice.







I took a boat ride along the Suzhou Grand Canal to enjoy a good view of the landscape of a typical river town including age-old dwelling houses, stone bridges of traditional designs.

The long history of the city has left behind many attractive scenic spots - the Grand Canal being one of the oldest and longest.

One of the many wooden bridges across the city's many waterways.

Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water townships in China, situated in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers southeast of Suzhou.

It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses.

When night falls, the water city of Suzhou turns into a colourful small town (next posting).