Suzhou China lies in
the southern part in Jiangsu province and to the East of Tai Lake.
It is one of the main industrial centers in China. And it is also an
important tourism city. It is 8488square kilometers in area. The
population is 5.7 million.
Suzhou City is in the lash plain in the Changjiang River. The
topography here is low, it is covered by a lot of rivers. And near
the Tai River, there is lowland. It is the monsoon climate in
inferior torrid zone. The average temperature is 15.5 degree
Celsius, the average precipitation is 1,100mm. The black frost
period can last 233days. Suzhou abounds in water and soil. And also,
there is mountain soil, glass sand, zinc, lead, rock and so many
other mineral resources.
Suzhou in China is the center of cotton, silk and wool. The silk knit
goods here are in the first place in China. The export of silk can
occupy 30 percent in the whole country. It is also the base of
electric industry. The country industry is developed, it can occupy
60 percent of the total output value. Suzhou Industry Garden is
built and it is nearly 70 square kilometers in area. The agriculture
here is developed too.
Suzhou is the product base of commodity grain and oil
grain. The output abounds in cotton, cocoon, fresh-water fish, pigs
and fruit. The railway, highway and inland water transport are all
convenient. Zhangjiagang port is the important gateway of Sunan’s
open policy. Big ships can be moored here. Also, there are more than
10 international airlines. In Suzhou, there is China Silk Travel
Festival on Sep 25th every year.
Suzhou is a historical city in China with famous scenic
spots. Some people call here the
“East Venice” because of the rivers, the bridges and the condition
of the people who live here. Suzhou Garden is the symbol of the
buildings in Jianghan. The Suzhou Tourist Spots are it’s famous for its lakes, hills and the
gardens. The traditional specialties are jasmine tea, Su-taste
cakes, sandal fans, Song brocade, lacquer ware, embroidery and drawn
work.