Suzhou is characterized by numerous canals and traditional Chinese gardens. The arrangement of these small waterway is as regular as chessboard. The houses with white wall and black roof stand by the canals. This architectual design can be solely found in old town and the other small town nearby, for example, Tongli and Zhouzhuang.
You should notice that there are a few photos labelled as Taihu Shi. It is a kind of rock that is produced from Lake Tai where is located at the west of Suzhou. Taihu Shi is favorable decoration of the garden's owners. Similar to other cities in China, Suzhou also has her modern face. Guanqian Street is the heart of the city. Enjoy!

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