Upon Arrival
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. ...
Reissuance of Visa, Stay or Residence Permits
Expats will need to get a new visa or permit dueto expiration, loss or other reasons. ...
Education
Start of Autumn
At the Start of Autumn, the crisp breeze in sunlit sighs breathes summer's last lullaby. Sunflower seeds ripen to exhale their golden prose, while autumn hums its tender themes through time's own stream. ...
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Kunqu opera wows audiences in Vienna
As part of the 2025 Chinese Opera Performance Season, the Kunqu opera "The Romance of the West Chamber" was staged by Kunshan Contemporary Kunqu Theater at MuTH Theater in Vienna, Austria recently. ...
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Now comes the first cup of spring Biluochun tea in Suzhou
The Dongting Mountain Biluochun tea leaves will officially be picked on March 15 this year, with the spring tea picking period expected to last from mid-March to mid-late April. A small amount of tea leaves have appeared on the market. ...
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How We Celebrate Spring Festival
No painting, no New Year, Taohuawu woodblock New Year Paintings are an indispensable element for Suzhou people to celebrate the New Year ...
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Folk Arts and Crafts
Since ancient times, Suzhou has had the reputation of "the world of craftsmanship". Among the 11 categories of Chinese arts and crafts, Suzhou has more than 3,000 varieties in 10 categories. ...
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Attractions
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. ...
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'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. ...
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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. ...
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Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden)
The Lingering Garden, along with the Humble Administrator’s Garden in Suzhou, the Summer Palace in Beijing, and the Chengde Imperial Summer Resort in Hebei, are collectively known as China's Four Great Gardens. ...
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Entertainment
Schedule for WTA125 2025 Suzhou Open announced
The schedule for the WTA125 2025 Suzhou Open was officially announced recently. Fifty-eight high-level matches will take place at the Sungent International Tennis Center by Yangcheng Lake. ...
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New scenic Taihu Lake cycling route unveiled
The Suzhou Taihu Lake Road Cycling Challenge will kick off next Saturday at 8 a.m. ...
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Red Silk
Set in 1927 and based on historical events, the film depicts how the Communist Party of China messengers and Soviet intelligence agents work together to transport key documents across Siberia to Moscow. ...
2025.09.06
Memoir of a Snail
The film's plot, which is loosely inspired by Elliot's own life, follows the trials and tribulations in the life of lonely misfit Grace Pudel, from childhood to adulthood. ...
2025.09.12
Follemente
A journey that immerses spectators in the minds of Piero and Lara, where their inner egos collide, the hidden thoughts and internal conflicts that influence our choices are revealed. ...
2025.09.05
Dining
Suzhou's late summer specialities at their very best
Many fruits and specialities in Suzhou are at their best. ...
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'Menu of Must-try Suzhou Dishes' debuts for intl tourists
Welcome! The Menu of Must-try Suzhou Dishes debuts, promoting Suzhou to the world with 38 delicacies in five languages. ...
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These types of Suzhou noodles dominate summer table
When Xiaoshu, or Minor Heat, arrives to signify the start of hot days, the following bowls of noodles favored by Suzhou locals are the ones to help beat the heat. ...
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The first batch of Michelin restaurants in Suzhou are released.
The first batch of Michelin restaurants in Suzhou are released. ...
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Where to have a bite of 'sweet Suzhou'
"Suzhou has sweet and delicious food!" Many people from other places reach that conclusion after visiting the city. So, what sweet snacks can you treat yourself to during trips to Suzhou? Today, follow iSuzhou and have a bite of "sweet Suzhou." ...
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Travel
20-minute low-altitude air route links Kunshan, central Shanghai
The inaugural flight of the helicopter route from Shanghai Airport Kunshan City Terminal to Fuxing Island Airport in the Yangpu District, Shanghai was successfully completed recently........ ...
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Suzhou Center, Wuxi airport upgrade services for intl travelers
The Suzhou Center Mall and Wuxi Airport Group officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement recently. Through the collaboration........ ...
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Daily Life Services—Transportation
Identification documents. Foreign travelers can use the following valid identification documents when purchasing tickets or paying for the extended trip at the railway station's ticket windows or ticket agents, or on trains... ...
New G4 high-speed train from Kunshan gets you to Beijing faster!
Starting from 00:00 on July 1, 2025, a new train schedule has been implemented nationwide. ...
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Suzhou Metro customizes AC temperatures in summer
Suzhou Metro is now offering train services with varying temperatures to accommodate passengers' needs in summer days. ...
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Health
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. ...
Tips to Ward off Mosquito‑Borne Diseases
A recent chikungunya outbreak in certain areas in southern China has drawn public attention. ...
Major Hospitals in Suzhou
Suzhou has both public and private healthcare facilities. You can go to the hospital nearby directly with your passport. ...
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Medical Care in Suzhou
Expats working in Suzhou will be covered by social security, whichincludes pension, medical insurance, employment injury insurance,unemployment insurance, and maternity insurance. ...
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Services
Amazon opens cross-border service center in Suzhou
The Amazon Global Selling Suzhou Cross-Border Service Space was officially put into operation yesterday. ...
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Daily Life Services—Exchange of Foreign Currencies
Overseas visitors to China can exchange foreign currencies for RMB cash in advance in relevant countries or regions before arriving in China. Each visitor is allowed to carry up to RMB 20,000 in cash when entering or leaving the country. ...
Daily Life Services—RMB Exchange
Outlets of China's commercial banks provide exchange services for small RMB notes. Foreigners can request an exchange at the counter or self-service equipment as necessary, or they can obtain a change purse product containing equivalent RMB cash of different denominations at the counter. ...
Daily Life Services—Mobile payment
Foreigners can download and install WeChat, Alipay or UnionPay apps on their mobile phones, input foreign or Chinese mobile phone numbers and other information for account registration according to the instructions, and follow the prompts on the page to complete bank card binding. ...
Daily Life Services—Bank card
Foreigners can present valid documents, such as passports or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards, at the outlets of China's commercial banks to apply for a bank card. ...
FAQ
FAQ about Train Miscellaneous
According to the relevant provisions of Contract Law, children are not allowed to take the train alone in principle. ...
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FAQ about Train Endorsement and refund
Endorsement refers to the procedures to take when passengers change the date of travel, train number, or seat (berth). ...
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FAQ About Train Ticketing
To ensure the safety and order of passenger transportation, railway operation company has implemented real-name ticketing in accordance with related regulations. ...
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How to get to Suzhou South Railway Station
The Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou High-speed Railway has come into operation. How can passengers get to the Suzhou South Railway Station苏州南站? Check out the guide below. ...
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