Sūzhōu Shì 苏州市
Suzhou skyline
Location in Jiangsu
Country	People's Republic of China
County-level divisions	11
Established	514 BC
Government
- Type	Prefecture-level city
- CPC Suzhou	Wang Rong (王荣)
- Mayor	Yan Li (阎立)
Area [1]
- City	8,488.42 km²  (3,277.4 sq mi)
- Urban	1,649.72 km² (637 sq mi)
Population (2005-06)
- City	6,073,000
- Urban	2,307,500
Time zone	Beijing Time (UTC+8)
Postal code	215000
Area code(s)	512
GDP	(2006)
- Total	¥482.02 billion
- Per capita	¥78,236; ¥10,087
City flower	Osmanthus
City tree	Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora)
Regional dialect	Wu: Suzhou hua (苏州话)
License plate prefix	苏E
Website: http://www.suzhou.gov.cn/English/index.shtml

Classical Gardens of Suzhou*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party	China
Type	Cultural
Criteria	i, ii, iii, iv, v
Reference	813
Region†	Asia-Pacific
Inscription History
Inscription	1997  (21st Session)
Extensions	2000
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO.

Suzhou (Simplified Chinese: 苏州; Traditional Chinese: 蘇州; pinyin: Sūzhōu; ancient name: 吳) is a city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu, China. The city is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens, which has become a great tourist attraction. Suzhou has also been an important centre for China's silk industry since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and continues to hold that prominent position today. It is part of the Yangtze River Delta region. The GDP per capita was ¥66,826 (ca. US$7649) in 2004, ranked no. 5 among 659 Chinese cities. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2272 × 1704 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links ChinaJiangsuSuzhou. ... 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History

Suzhou, the cradle of Wu culture, is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze Basin. 2500 years ago, local tribes who named themselves "Gou Wu" in the late Shang Dynasty lived in the area which would become Suzhou. Wu (吳) is a region in the Jiangnan area (the south of Yangtze River), surrounding Suzhou, in Jiangsu province and Zhejiang province of China. ... The Yangtze River or Chang Jiang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), or Drichu in Tibetan (Tibetan: འབ; Wylie: bri chu) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa, and the Amazon in South America. ... Remnants of advanced, stratified societies dating back to the Shang period have been found in the Yellow River Valley. ...

In 514 BC, during the Spring and Autumn Period, King Helu (阖闾) of Wu established "Great City of Helu", the ancient name for Suzhou, as his capital. In 496 BC, Helu was buried in Huqiu (Tiger Hill 虎丘). Centuries: 7th century BC - 6th century BC - 5th century BC Decades: 560s BC - 550s BC - 540s BC - 530s BC - 520s BC - 510s BC - 500s BC - 490s BC - 480s BC - 470s BC - 460s BC Events and Trends Establishment of the Roman Republic March 12, 515 BC - Construction is completed on the... The Spring and Autumn Period (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) was a period in Chinese history, which roughly corresponds to the first half of the Eastern Zhou dynasty (from the second half of the 8th century BC to the first half of the 5th century). ... King Helü (Simplified Chinese: 阖闾; Traditional Chinese: 闔閭) of the state of Wu(Simplified Chinese: 吴; Traditional Chinese: 吳), a state in ancient China, was initially known as Prince Guang (Chinese: ). He reigned towards the end of the Spring and Autumn Period. ... Wu was a state during the Spring and Autumn Period in China. ... Centuries: 6th century BC - 5th century BC - 4th century BC Decades: 540s BC 530s BC 520s BC 510s BC 500s BC - 490s BC - 480s BC 470s BC 460s BC 450s BC 440s BC Years: 499 BC 498 BC 497 BC - 496 BC - 495 BC 490 BC 489 BC 488 BC... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ...

The Humble Administrator's Garden

In 473 BC, Wu was defeated by Yue, another kingdom to the east that was soon annexed by Chu in 306 BC. The golden era of Suzhou was over. Remnants of this culture include the remainders of the 2,500 year old wall and the gate through it at Pan Gate. Image File history File links Humble_Administrator's_Garden1. ... Image File history File links Humble_Administrator's_Garden1. ... Centuries: 4th century BC - 5th century BC - 6th century BC Decades: 520s BC 510s BC 500s BC 490s BC 480s BC - 470s BC - 460s BC 450s BC 440s BC 430s BC 420s BC 478 BC 477 BC 476 BC 475 BC 474 BC 473 BC 472 BC 471 BC 470... Yue was a state in China which existed during the Spring and Autumn Period. ... State of Chu (small seal script, 220 BC) Chu (楚), originally known as Jing (荆) and then Jingchu (荆楚), was an independent state that existed during Chinas Spring and Autumn period and, subsequently, the Warring States period. ... Centuries: 5th century BC - 4th century BC - 3rd century BC Decades: 350s BC 340s BC 330s BC 320s BC 310s BC 300s BC 290s BC 280s BC 270s BC 260s BC 250s BC 311 BC 310 BC 309 BC 308 BC 307 BC 306 BC 305 BC 304 BC 303... Picture of the Land & Water Gate. ...

By the time of the Qin Dynasty, the city was known as Wu County. Xiang Yu (项羽) staged his historical uprising here in 209 BC, which contributed to the overthrow of Qin. Qin empire in 210 BC Capital Xianyang Language(s) Chinese Religion Taoism Government Monarchy History  - Unification of China 221 BC  - Death of Qin Shi Huangdi 210 BC  - Surrender to Liu Bang 206 BC The Qin Dynasty (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chin Chao) (221 BC - 206 BC) was preceded... Xiang Yu (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsiang Yü; 232 BC - 202 BC) was a prominent general during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. ... Centuries: 4th century BC - 3rd century BC - 2nd century BC Decades: 250s BC 240s BC 230s BC 220s BC 210s BC - 200s BC - 190s BC 180s BC 170s BC 160s BC 150s BC Years: 214 BC 213 BC 212 BC 211 BC 210 BC - 209 BC - 208 BC 207 BC...

During the Sui Dynasty, the city was renamed Suzhou in 589 AD. The Sui Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; 581-619[1]) followed the Southern and Northern Dynasties and preceded the Tang Dynasty in China. ... Events October 17 - The Adige River overflows its banks, flooding the church of St. ...

When the Grand Canal was completed, Suzhou found itself strategically located on a major trade route. In the course of the history of China, it has been a metropolis of industry and commerce in the south-eastern coast of China. Grand Canal of China The Grand Canal of China (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) is the longest ancient canal or artificial river in the world. ... The history of China is told in traditional historical records that refer as far back as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors about 5,000 years ago, supplemented by archaeological records dating to the 16th century BC. China is one of the worlds oldest continuous civilizations. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

During the Tang Dynasty (825 AD), the great poet Bai Juyi (白居易) constructed the Shantang Canal (called "Shantang Street" or 山塘街) to connect the city with Huqiu for the tourists. In 1035 AD, the temple of Confucius was founded by famed poet and writer Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹). It became the venue for imperial civil examinations. For the band, see Tang Dynasty (band). ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is Bai. ... Events Harthacanute becomes king of Denmark. ... Apricot Platform in the Confucian Temple at Qufu. ... Fan Zhongyan (Chinese: 范仲淹) (989 - 1052), was a prominent politician and literary figure in Song dynasty China. ...

In February 1130, the advancing Jin army from the north ransacked and massacred the city. This was followed by the Mongol invasion (1275) and destruction of the royal city (in the centre of the walled city) in the beginning of the Ming Dynasty (1367). Events February 13 - Innocent II is elected pope An antipope schism occurs when Roger II of Sicily supports Anacletus II as pope instead of Innocent II. Innocent flees to France and Anacletus crowns Roger King. ... The Jīn Dynasty (Jurchen: Anchu; Chinese: 金朝; Pinyin: ; 1115-1234), also known as the Jurchen dynasty, was founded by the Wanyan (完顏 Wányán) clan of the Jurchen, the ancestors of the Manchus who established the Qing Dynasty some 500 years later. ... The Mongol Invasion of Russia was an invasion of the medieval state of Kievan Rus by a large army of nomadic Mongols, starting in 1223. ... // April 22 - The first of the Statutes of Westminster are passed by the English parliament, establishing a series of laws in its 51 clauses, including equal treatment of rich and poor, free and fair elections, and definition of bailable and non-bailable offenses. ... For other uses, see Ming. ... Events Battle of Najera, Peter I of Castile restored as King. ...

Thereafter, the city had a more prosperous time. Many of the famous private gardens were constructed by the gentry of the Ming and Qing dynasties. However, the city was to see another disaster in 1860 when Taiping soldiers advanced on and captured the city. In November 1863 the Ever Victorious Army of Charles Gordon recaptured the city from the Taiping forces. For other uses, see Ming. ... The Qing Dynasty (Manchu: daicing gurun; Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: qīng cháo; Wade-Giles: ching chao), sometimes known as the Manchu Dynasty, was founded by the Manchu clan Aisin Gioro, in what is today northeast China expanded into China proper and the surrounding territories of... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... Combatants Qing Empire United Kingdom France (United Kingdom and France join the war later) Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Commanders Xianfeng Emperor Tongzhi Emperor Empress Dowager Cixi Charles George Gordon Frederick Townsend Ward Hong Xiuquan Yang Xiuqing Xiao Chaogui Feng Yunshan Wei Changhui Shi Dakai Li Xiucheng Strength 2,000,000-5... Look up November in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 1863 (MDCCCLXIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Charles Chinese Gordon, the most famous commander of the Ever Victorious Army The Ever Victorious Army (Chinese: 常勝軍; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chang-Sheng Chün) was the name given to an imperial army in late-19th century China. ... Chinese Gordon as Governor of Sudan Major-General Charles George Gordon, CB (28 January 1833 – 26 January 1885), known as Chinese Gordon, Gordon Pasha, and Gordon of Khartoum, was a British army officer and administrator. ...

The next crisis that met the city was the Japanese invasion in 1937. Many gardens were devastated by the end of the war. In the early 1950s, restoration was done on gardens such as Zhuo-Zheng Yuan (Humble Administrator's Garden) and Dong Yuan (East Garden) to bring them back to life. Year 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... The Humble Administrators Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan) is one of four great Chinese gardens, located in Suzhou. ...

In 1981, this ancient city was listed by the State Council as one of the four cities (the other three being Beijing, Hangzhou and Guilin) where the protection of historical and cultural heritage as well as natural scenery should be treated as a priority project. Since then, with suburban economic projects, Suzhou has developed into one of the most prosperous cities in China. Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... State Council or National Council is the name of a major governmental body in some countries. ... “Peking” redirects here. ...   (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Postal map spelling: Hangchow) is a sub-provincial city located in the Yangtze River Delta in the Peoples Republic of China, and the capital of Zhejiang province. ... position of Guilin in Guangxi Guilin in Guangxi Guilin (Chinese: æ¡‚æž—; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kuei-lin, Postal System Pinyin: Kweilin; Zhuang: Gveilinz) is one of Chinas most picturesque cities, with a population of 670,000, situated in the northeast of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of the Peoples...

Classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000. It is possible to make a virtual tour at the UNESCO site in panorama through the wonderful Classical Gardens of Suzhou.[1] UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

Districts and satellite cities

Because Suzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in China, its development has a direct correlation with the growth of its satellite cities, most notably Kunshan, Taicang, and Zhangjiagang, which form the greater Suzhou region. Suzhou's jurisdictional areas are home to many high-tech development entreprises. For other uses, see Satellite (disambiguation). ... Kunshan ( 昆山; pinyin: KÅ«nshān; Wade-Giles: Kun-shan) is a county-level city in Jiangsu, China. ... Taicang (太仓) is a city in Jiangsu Province of the Peoples Republic of China. ... Zhangjiagang (张家港; pinyin: ZhāngjiāgÇŽng; Wade-Giles: Chang-chia-kang) is a county-level city in Jiangsu province, China, under the direct administration of Suzhou City. ...

Suzhou has jurisdiction over (at county level):

• Districts: Canglang (沧浪), Jinchang (金阊), Pingjiang (平江), Suzhou Industrial Park (工业园区), Suzhou High & New Technology Development Zone (高新区), Xiangcheng (相城), Wuzhong (吴中)
• County-level cities: Changshu (常熟), Taicang (太仓), Kunshan (昆山), Wujiang (吴江), and Zhangjiagang (张家港)

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Landmarks

Entrance to Tiger Hill garden in Suzhou

Xuanmiao Guan (Temple of Mystery) in Suzhou

• Pan Gate is 2,500 years old and was first built by the state of Wu in the Warring States Period. It is renowned for its unique structure as a combined water and land gate.
• Tiger Hill (Huqiu) [2]
• Xuanmiao Guan (originally built in 276 AD, rebuilt in 1584)
• Huqiu Temple (originally built in 327, rebuilt in 1871)
• Cold Mountain Temple (Hanshan Si) [3] (built in 503, destroyed and rebuilt many times, last reconstruction in 1896)
• Baodai Bridge (built in 816, rebuilt in 1442)
• Shantang Canal (built in 825)
• Yunyan Pagoda (built in 961)
• Ruiguang Pagoda (built in 1009)
• Lingering Garden (Liu Yuan) [4] (built in 1525, rebuilt in 1953)
• Master of the Nets Garden (Wang Shi Yuan) (built in the Song Dynasty)
• Blue Wave Pavilion (Canglang Ting) [5] (built in 1696)
• Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty
• Lion Grove Garden (built in 1342)
• Garden of Cultivation
• The Retreat & Reflection Garden
• Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Yuan) [6] (built in 1513, rebuilt in 1860)
• Gate of the Orient, the city's tallest building due for completion in 2007
• Suzhou Museum, the newly built museum by I. M. Pei
• No.1 Suzhou Silk factory the first silk factory in Suzhou

ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2288x1520, 741 KB) Postcard-like view in the gardens of the Hu Qiu Shan (Tiger Hill) (Suzhou, China) Author: Miguel A. Monjas Date: 07/27, 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Suzhou ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2288x1520, 741 KB) Postcard-like view in the gardens of the Hu Qiu Shan (Tiger Hill) (Suzhou, China) Author: Miguel A. Monjas Date: 07/27, 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Suzhou ... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (3504 × 2336 pixel, file size: 5. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (3504 × 2336 pixel, file size: 5. ... Picture of the Land & Water Gate. ... This article is about the Spring and Autumn state. ... Alternative meaning: Warring States Period (Japan) The Warring States Period (traditional Chinese: 戰國時代, simplified Chinese: 战国时代 pinyin Zhànguó Shídài) takes place from sometime in the 5th century BC to the unification of China by Qin in 221 BC. It is nominally... This page meets Wikipedias criteria for speedy deletion. ... The Huqiu Temple was founded in 327 and was rebuilt in 1871. ... Cold Mountain Temple known as Hanshan Temple has a history of 700 years. ... Precious Belt Bridge. ... One or more images would improve this articles quality. ... In Chinese, master of nets is a respectful way to refer to an experienced fisherman. ... The Humble Administrators Garden (Zhuo Zheng Yuan) is one of four great Chinese gardens, located in Suzhou. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Logo of Suzhou Museum Garden of Suzhou Museum The Suzhou Museum (Chinese: 苏州博物館) is a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts, situated in Suzhou, Jiangsu, Peoples Republic of China. ... Ieoh Ming Pei (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; b. ...

Transportation

The 8 lane cross section of the HuNing Expressway. 显示双向8车道

Suzhou is conveniently located on the Jinghu Railway linking Shanghai and Nanjing, the provincial capital, to both of which there is hourly railway service. Suzhou Railway Station is among the busiest passenger stations in China, having 139 trains stopping daily. T-Trains only take 45 minutes to Shanghai and an hour and half to Nanjing. Driving options include the Jiangsu-Shanghai Expressway, the Yangtze Riverine Expressway, the Suzhou-Jiaxin-Hangzhou Expressway. In 2005, the new Suzhou Outer Ring was completed, linking the peripheral county-level cities of Taicang, Kunshan, and Changshu. By water, Suzhou is connected with Zhangjiagang, Luzhi, Liujia and Changshou. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... The Jinghu Railway is a train line running between Beijing and Shanghai in China. ... For other uses, see Shanghai (disambiguation). ... “Nanking” redirects here. ... The Yangtze River or Chang Jiang (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), or Drichu in Tibetan (Tibetan: འབ; Wylie: bri chu) is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world, after the Nile in Africa, and the Amazon in South America. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Zhangjiagang (张家港; pinyin: ZhāngjiāgÇŽng; Wade-Giles: Chang-chia-kang) is a county-level city in Jiangsu province, China, under the direct administration of Suzhou City. ... Puli 甫里 was the ancient name of water town 甪直镇 Luzhi township. ... Changshou (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is one of districts in Chongqing, China, located by Yangtze river, ,with a history of several thousands years. ...

Although Wuxi Shuofang Airport and Guangfu United Airlines Airport serve as two municipal airports, and the State Council approved of the construction of an airport exclusively serving Suzhou in 2003, air transportation from Suzhou continues to be at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. Wuxi Shuofang Airport is an airport in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China (IATA: WUX, ICAO: ZSWX). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (IATA: SHA, ICAO: ZSSS) (Simplified Chinese: 上海虹桥国际机场, Traditional Chinese: 上海虹橋國際機場, Pinyin: ShànghÇŽi Hóngqiáo Guójì JÄ«cháng, Translation: Rainbow Bridge International Airport) is one of the two airports in Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China. ... Shanghai Pudong International Airport (IATA: PVG, ICAO: ZSPD) (SSE: 600009) (Simplified Chinese上海浦东国际机场, Traditional Chinese 上海浦東國際機場, pinyin ShànghÇŽi PÇ”dōng Guójì JÄ«cháng) is an airport located in the eastern part of Pudong district of Shanghai, China. ...

Culture

The Yunyan Pagoda, or Huqiu Tower, an inclined tower, built during the latter part of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era (907-960 AD).

The Beisi Pagoda of Suzhou, built between 1131 and 1162 during the Song Dynasty (with later renovations), 76 m (243 ft) tall.

• Chinese opera: Kunqu originates in the Suzhou region, as does the much later Suzhou Opera. Ballad-singing, or Suzhou pingtan, is a local form of storytelling that mixes singing (accompanied on the pipa) with portions in spoken dialect.
• Silk
• Handicrafts: Suzhou embroidery, fans, national musical instruments, scroll mounting, lanterns, mahogany furniture, jade carving, silk tapestry, traditional painting pigments of Jiangenxutang Studio, the New Year's wood-block prints of Taohuawu Studio.
• Paintings
• Calligraphic art
• Cuisine: Yangcheng Lake huge crab
• Suzhou Silk Hand Embroidery Art

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Notable people

• Statesmen:
  • Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹)
  • Yen Chia-kan (嚴家淦)
• Poets:
  • Fan Chengda (范成大) (1126-1193 AD)
  • The Suzhou Ten
• Playwrights:
  • Feng Menglong (冯梦龙) (1574-1645 AD)
• Painters:
  • Tang Yin (唐寅)
  • Wen Zhengming (文徵明)
  • Wen Zhenheng (文震亨) (1585-1645 AD)
• Physicists:
  • Tsung-Dao Lee李政道
  • Chien-Shiung Wu (吳健雄)
• Others: Gu Yanwu (顾炎武), Zhang Taiyan (章太炎)
  • Huston Smith
  • I. M. Pei, architect
  • Carina Lau (Liu Jia Ling), actress

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Quotes

"A very great and noble city... It has 1600 stone bridges under which a galley may pass." - Marco Polo

"Capital of Silk", "Land of Abundance", "Gusu city", "Cradle of the Wu Culture", and "World of Gardens", "Oriental Venice or Venice of the East"(because of its numerous canals like Venice in Italy)- nicknames of Suzhou

上有天堂 下有蘇杭 "Paradise above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." - Chinese saying

"Born in Suzhou, live in Hangzhou, eat in Guangzhou, and die in Liuzhou." - Chinese saying.

This saying is also heard as "Marry in Suzhou..." because it is said that Suzhou is the birthplace and home of the most beautiful people in China.

美不美 太湖水 親不親 故郷人 "Beautiful or not beautiful, nothing is more beautiful than the waters of Taihu. Related or not related, we are all the people of the same village." - Chinese saying

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Education

A exhibition of Bonsai/Penjing in one of the gardens in Suzhou.

Public institutions having full-time Bachelor's degree programs include: Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2288x1520, 798 KB) Bonsai forest at the gardens of pagoda Yunyan Ta (Cloud Rock Pagoda), also known as leaning pagoda (Suzhou, China) Author: Miguel A. Monjas Date: 07/27, 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Suzhou Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2288x1520, 798 KB) Bonsai forest at the gardens of pagoda Yunyan Ta (Cloud Rock Pagoda), also known as leaning pagoda (Suzhou, China) Author: Miguel A. Monjas Date: 07/27, 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Suzhou Metadata... For other uses, see Bonsai (disambiguation). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... A bachelors degree is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three, four, or in some cases and countries, five or six years. ...

• Suzhou University, also named Soochow University (苏州大学)
• University of Science and Technology of Suzhou (苏州科技学院)
• Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (西安交通利物浦大学)

Postgraduate Institution Soochow University refers to two separate institutions for higher learning: one located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, Peoples Republic of China and the other in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. ... Soochow University refers to two distinct institutions for higher learning: one located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, Peoples Republic of China and the other in Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. ... Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (西交利物浦大学, XTJLU) is an independent university based in Suzhou, China, resulting from a partnership between the universities of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong. ...

• Suzhou Graduate Town (National University of Singapore and Fudan Joint Graduate School, Nanjing University Graduate School, etc.)

University Cultural Centre The National University of Singapore (Abbreviation: NUS; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Abbreviated 国大; Malay: Universiti Nasional Singapura; Tamil: சிங்கப்பூர் தேசிய பல்கலைக்கழகம்; Indonesian: Universitas Nasional Singapura) is Singapores oldest university. ...

Sister cities

Suzhou (including 7 districts and 5 county-level cities under Suzhou's jurisdiction) has more than 50 sister cities, twin towns and provinces: This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ... This article is about partnerships between towns distant from each other; see Twin cities for the different concept of physically neighbouring cities. ...

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See also

• Suzhou crater on Mars was named after the city.
• Wu
• Wuxi
• Luzhi
• Precious Belt Bridge

Adjectives: Martian Atmosphere Surface pressure: 0. ... This article is about the Spring and Autumn state. ... Old Town and Canal Wuxi (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; former spellings: Wu-hsi, Wuhsi, or Wusih; lit. ... Puli 甫里 was the ancient name of water town 甪直镇 Luzhi township. ... The Precious Belt Bridge (Chinese: 宝带桥; pinyin: ) is a Tang Dynasty arch bridge located near the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. ...

References

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External links

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• Official site of Suzhou City, in English (Government of Suzhou)
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• Suzhou Vista
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Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains · Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom · Classical Gardens of Suzhou · Dazu Rock Carvings · Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace · The Great Wall · Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang · Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties · Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Kaiping Diaolou and Villages · Old Town of Lijiang · Longmen Grottoes · Lushan National Park · Historic Centre of Macau · Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor · Mogao Caves · Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area · Mount Huangshan · Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System · Mount Tai (Taishan) · Mount Wuyi · Chengde Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples · Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian · Ancient City of Ping Yao · Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries · South China Karst · Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing  · Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion, Qufu · Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing · Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas · Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun · Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Yin Xu · Yungang Grottoes Due to Chinas large population and area, the political divisions of China have always consisted of several levels since ancient times. ... 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For other uses, see Forbidden City (disambiguation). ... The Mukden Palace (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) or Shenyang Gugong (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), also known as the Shenyang Imperial Palace, is the former imperial palace of the early Qing Dynasty (1616 - 1910) of China. ... Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties is the designation under which the UNESCO has included several tombs and burial complexes into the list of World Heritage Sites. ... Jiuzhaigou Valley (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: JiÇ”zhàigōu; lit. ... The diaolou (碉樓) are fortified multi-storey towers, generally made of reinforced concrete. ... Lijiang City (Chinese: 丽江市; Hanyu Pinyin: ) refers to an administrative division comprising of urban and rural areas in northwestern Yunnan Province, China. ... The Longmen Grottoes (ch. ... The small peaks of the mountain range can be climbed by visitors. ... The ruins of the Cathedral of Saint Paul in Macau A view of Largo do Senado (Senado Square), part of the Historic Centre of Macao The Historic Centre of Macao (Portuguese: ; Traditional Chinese: ), on Macao Peninsula, is composed of sites that showcase the unique cultural heritage of Macao. ... The Terracotta Army (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; literally soldier and horse funerary statues) or Terracotta Warriors and Horses is a collection of 8,099 life-size Chinese terra cotta figures of warriors and horses located near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ). The figures were discovered... The Mogao Caves, or Mogao Grottoes (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ) form a system of 492 temples 25km (15. ... Location within China Mount Emei (峨眉山, pinyin Éméi Shān, Wade-Giles O2-mei2 Shan1, literally Delicate Eyebrow Mountain) is a mountain in Sichuan province of Western China. ... The Leshan Giant Buddha (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is the tallest stone Buddha statue in the world. ... The Huang Shan (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; literally Yellow Mountain) is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. ... Mount Qingcheng is a mountain in Guanxian, Sichuan, China. ... Du Jiang Yan (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is an irrigation infastucture built in 256 BC during the Warring States Period of China by the Kingdom of Qin. ... Mount Tai (Chinese: æ³°å±±; pinyin: ) is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Taian, in Shandong Province, China. ... The Wuyi Mountains (Chinese: ; pinyin: ) are a mountain range located at the northern border of Fujian province with Jiangxi province, China. ... Mountain Resort, Chengde Mountain Resort, Chengde The Mountain Resort in Chengde (Chinese: 避暑山庄; pinyin: BìshÇ” Shānzhuāng; literally: Mountain Resort for Avoiding the Heat; Manchu: HalhÅ«n be jailara gurung) or Ligong (Chinese: 离宫; pinyin: Lígōng, the Qing Dynastys summer palace) situated in the city of Chengde... The Putuo Zongcheng ticket to the summer resort (1984) Chengde (Chinese: ; pinyin: Chéngdé; Manchu: Erdemu be aliha fu) is a city approximately one hundred miles northeast of Beijing in northeastern Hebei province, situated near the Luan River. ... Trinomial name Homo erectus pekinensis (Black, 1927) Peking Man (sometimes now called Beijing Man), also called Sinanthropus pekinensis (currently Homo erectus pekinensis), is an example of Homo erectus. ... Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site - the Caves (taken in July 2004) Zhoukoudian or Choukoutien (周口店) is a cave system near Beijing in China. ... Pingyao (平遥, pinyin: Píngyáo) is a Chinese county in central Shanxi province. ... The Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries (Chinese: 四川大熊貓棲息地) located in southwest Sichuan province of China, is the home to more than 30% of the worlds highly endangered Giant Pandas. ... The South China Karst spread across Chinas southern provinces of Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. ... The Summer Palace in Beijing. ... Confucius (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Kung-fu-tzu), lit. ... Qufu (Chinese: ; Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Chü1-fu4) is a city in Shandong Province, China. ... Hall of Annual Prayer, the largest building in the Temple of Heaven The Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven (Traditional Chinese: , Simplified Chinese: , pinyin: Tiāntán; Manchu: Abkai mukdehun) is a complex of Taoist buildings situated in southeastern urban Beijing, in Xuanwu District. ... Terraces part way up the sides of the Tiger Leaping Gorge View of the gorge from the high path, showing Jade Dragon Snow Mountain on the left, and Haba Xueshan on the right. ... XÄ«dì (Chinese: 西递; pinyin: , also Xidi, or Xi Di, literally West Post), is a village in southern Anhui province (Yixian County), in China, which was declared a part of the Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, along with the village of Hongcun. ... Hongcun (宏村, pinyin: HóngcÅ«n) is a village in Yixian county, Anhui province (Yixian County), located near the southwest slope of Mount Huangshan, in China. ... The sandstone pillars of Wulingyuan extend hundreds of meters over the valley floor. ... Yinxu, the ruins of Yin, the capital (1350 - 1046 BC) of the Shang (Yin) Dynasty. ... The Yungang Grottoes (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) are ancient Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong in the Chinese province of Shanxi. ...