Upon Arrival
Daily Life Services—Accommodation
Foreign travelers can book online through Trip.com (official website, APP or Alipay mini program TripHotels) and pay directly with an international bank card, or make hotel reservations by telephone or other means. ...
Dos and Don’ts
I. Residence Registration Immediately after Entry into China (I) For foreigners staying in a hotel, residence registration can be handled by the hotel. Foreigners can register residence by presenting a valid passport or other international travel documents to the hotel reception. ...
Changsha
Daily Life Services—Hotel Reservation
Foreign travelers can book online through Trip.com (official website, app or Alipay mini program TripHotels) and pay directly with an international bank card, or make hotel reservations by telephone or other means. ...
Education
Frost’s Descent
Frost‘s Descent, or Shuangjiang, is the 18th solar term and the last solar term of autumn. It begins around October 23 and ends around November 6. ...
Double Ninth Festival
The Double Ninth Festival, also known as the Chongyang Festival, falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. In Chinese folklore, the number nine is the largest digit and is a homonym for the word jiu, which carries the auspicious meaning of “a long and healthy life.” ...
Cold Dew
Cold Dew, or Hanlu, is the 17th of China‘s 24 solar terms. It begins around October 8 and ends around October 22 each year. It is the first solar term to feature the character han (寒), meaning “cold,” marking the shift from cool to cold weather. ...
Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, second only to the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year). ...
Autumn Equinox: A Comprehensive Introduction to the 16th Chinese Solar Term
Autumn Equinox (Qiufen), the 16th solar term of the year, is the fourth solar term of autumn. It falls between September 22 and 24 each year when the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 180 degrees. ...
Attractions
Spring is coming!
Today is the last day of the 2026 Spring Festival holiday. Don't be sad as spring will finally arrive before long. iSuzhou looks forward to meeting you again in Suzhou's springtime. ...
Suzhou
Blooming Chinese roses in Suzhou, a sight to behold in May
As May ushers in early summer, Chinese roses in Suzhou quietly unfurl their petals. From classical gardens to urban parks and streets, the city has become a living Chinese rose catalog. Here's where to savor their mesmerizing beauty in the city. ...
Suzhou
'Suzhou Eye' Ferris wheel to begin trial operations on Mar 28
Located on the east bank of Jinji Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park, the Ferris wheel is a key component of the Jinji Lake East Bank Landmarks Cluster. As the world's eighth Ferris wheel with rotating capsules and the largest Ferris wheel built over water in Asia, "Suzhou Eye" is 128 meters tall and ha ...
Shantang Stree
Shantang Ancient Street is an ancient commercial street along the Shantang River in Northwest Suzhou. It boasts 1000 years of history and was built by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi when he was a government official in Suzhou. ...
Suzhou
Tongli Town
Located in Suzhou Wujiang, Tongli Ancient Town is a Jiangnan Ancient Water Town established in the Song Dynasty. It has a history of over a thousand years with the bulk of its buildings now constructed during the era of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. ...
Suzhou
Entertainment
Gold, pink and more: Explore Suzhou's autumn palette
Who says autumn in Suzhou is all about golden ginkgoes and red maples? As cool autumn breeze sweeps through the city, flowers and plants of all kinds of colors begin to appear. ...
Suzhou
Suzhou enters prime viewing season for pink muhly grass
This season, Suzhou is bursting with fragrance and a riot of color. The pink muhly grass across several spots in Suzhou has now entered its prime viewing time. ...
Suzhou
Suzhou issues 1-yuan discount pass for hotels, restaurants, scenic spots and more
Suzhou issued a special discount pass on Friday. Residents and tourists can use it on accommodation, dining, boat tours, performances and shopping. ...
Suzhou
Suzhou adds new countryside parks, scenic trails
The Suzhou Gardening and Greening Bureau has announced 10 newly designated countryside parks and five selected scenic trails. ...
Suzhou
Dining
Catch of the season turned into a culinary ritual in Suzhou
A hairy crab and a set of eight crab tools, also called xiebajian, which consists of a hammer, an anvil, a pair of tongs, a spatula, a spoon, a pair of scissors, a scraper and a pick. ...
Suzhou
A twist in the tail: Squirrel fish reels in global foodies
"Is there a real squirrel inside the fish?" That's the first question Chen Ye's foreign friends ask when she introduces them to sweet and sour squirrel fish at the dinner table. ...
Suzhou
Suzhou's Malt Flat Cake
Suzhou's Malt Flat Cake: The taste world-renowned sociologist and anthropologist Fei Xiaotong never forgot. ...
Suzhou
Rice balls with Wujiang pakchoi have the spring flavor of Suzhou!
Rice balls with Wujiang pakchoi have the spring flavor of Suzhou! ...
Suzhou
10 Suzhou restaurants listed on 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
The 2026 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide was released recently. A total of 10 restaurants in Suzhou made the list, all receiving a one-diamond rating. ...
Suzhou
Travel
China's Railways to Introduce New Train Numbers with X-Prefix
China's national railway network will overhaul its train numbering system in two phases, in late November and late December, respectively, during which new train numbers with the prefix X will be introduced. ...
Suzhou Metro to adjust train schedules tomorrow
To enhance passenger experience and improve network efficiency, Suzhou Metro will adjust the schedules of several lines on Thursday. ...
Suzhou
From Today on, Ticket Reservations for Several Trains Can Be Made 60 Days in Advance
On July 20, more than 200 trains on the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway and the Beijing-Shanghai Railway have piloted a new ticket reservation service. ...
You Can Now Take Your Bike on These High-Speed Trains for 88 Yuan!
To make it easier for cyclists traveling across regions, China Railway has launched the Bike‑On‑Board service on a trial basis starting May 19. ...
2026 May Day holiday travel guide
The 2026 May Day holiday runs from May 1 to 5. iSuzhou has prepared a travel guide to help you plan a smooth and enjoyable holiday in the city. ...
Suzhou
Health
Easy ways to prevent AC sickness
As summer heats up across Guangdong, using air conditioning has become a daily necessity. ...
Exercise Wisely for Safer Summer Workouts
As temperatures begin to gradually rise after the arrival of Lixia (“Beginning of Summer”), the seventh solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, intense workouts without proper caution can easily place strain on the body. ...
Seasonal Flu Set to Hit Peak Between Late Dec & Early Jan
Shanghai entered its flu season in early and mid-November this year. ...
10 Expert-Backed Health Tips to Kickstart 2026
As we dive into the new year, health experts from organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), Harvard Health, and UCLA Health are emphasizing simple, sustainable habits over quick fixes. ...
Emergency guide: When and how to use an AED
AED, or automated external defibrillator, is widely recognized as a lifesaving device for patients suffering from cardiac arrest. ...
Services
WeChat Pay Launches New Payment App for Foreigners in China
WeChat Pay has launched TenPayGo, a new app designed to make payments and everyday life more convenient for foreign visitors in China. ...
Digital Payment Guide in the Chinese Mainland
Alipay offers payment and travel services tailored for overseas travelers in China, meeting all your mobile payment and travel needs. ...
Guide to Weixin Pay Services for Overseas Users
Weixin Pay offers a comprehensive domestic payment solution for foreigners in China. ...
Visitor tax refund service enhanced
China's latest departure tax refund measures will allow overseas visitors to obtain instant refunds across more regions and give them up to 28 days to leave the country, making multi-city trips easier and encouraging longer stays and greater spending. ...
FAQ
FAQs: Residence permits, internships, inbound pet, and lost property
Here are answers to recent questions about residence permit validity for Category A talent, internship annotations for exchange students, veterinary requirements for pets entering China, and reporting lost property after leaving China. ...
What should I know before signing a labor contract
A labor contract is a legally binding document that safeguards the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. ...
Quick Guide about Train Ticket Endorsement and Refund
Quick Guide about Train Ticket Endorsement and Refund ...
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