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      • Known internationally as the Venice of the East, the Chinese city of Suzhou is famed for its criss-crossing canals, grand lakes and tranquil rivers.
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  2. Jan 21, 2020 · For whatever reason, the magnificent Italian canalled city – sadly one of the most high-profile casualties of overtourism – draws constant comparisons around the world, from Alesund in Norway to Melaka in Malaysia. But, if anywhere truly holds a candle to Venice, it may well be Suzhou in China.

  3. Jun 5, 2019 · Shannon McMahon. It’s not just its status as a “Venice,” or even that it’s home to a landmark nicknamed the “Leaning Tower of China” ( a la Pisa) that makes Suzhou home to incredible “pasta.” The...

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    • Is Suzhou a 'Venice of China'?3
    • Is Suzhou a 'Venice of China'?4
    • Is Suzhou a 'Venice of China'?5
  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SuzhouSuzhou - Wikipedia

    Soo-ciŭ. Suzhou ( / suːˈdʒoʊ /; [5] Chinese : 苏州; Suzhounese:sou¹ tseu¹ [səu˦ tsøʏ˦], Mandarin: [sú.ʈʂóʊ] ), alternately romanized as Soochow, is a major prefecture-level city in Jiangsu province, China. As part of the Yangtze Delta megalopolis, it is a major economic center and focal point of trade and commerce.

  5. Since 42% area of the city is covered by water, including a vast number of ponds and streams, it is praised as the 'Venice of the Orient'. Built in 514 BC, this is an ancient city with over 2,500 years of history and numerous points of interest. The unique characteristics of the past are still retained today.

  6. Venice of the East. Known internationally as the Venice of the East, the Chinese city of Suzhou is famed for its criss-crossing canals, grand lakes and tranquil rivers. Discover why the...

  7. Suzhou is known as the Garden City amongst the Chinese, but to the rest of the world, it’s the Venice of China. A comparison to Venice implies a somewhat modest scale, but Suzhou is a metropolis in its own right with a population of over 10 million.

  8. With the Yangtze River flowing through the city's north boundary, and the Grand Canal running down from north to south, Suzhou is rich in canals, and is called "the World's Oriental Venice". The top water towns of Suzhou are Zhouzhuang, Luzhi, Tongli, Shaxi, Qiandeng, and Jinxi.

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