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A scenic view from above a canal in Suzhou, China, at sunset. Traditional buildings with tiled roofs line the canal, adorned with glowing red lanterns. Several boats are on the water, some with people on board, and others are docked along the side where there are shops and eateries. The sky transitions from a soft orange and yellow near the horizon to a pale blue with scattered clouds.

Beyond the Loom: A Practical Guide to Buying Authentic Suzhou Silk

Beyond the Loom: A Practical Guide to Buying Authentic Suzhou Silk TL;DR: Trip Essentials Buy on Pingjiang Road, not the [...]

A traditional wooden boat with a thatched roof navigates a narrow canal lined with stone walls. A person wearing a conical straw hat and an orange life vest steers the boat with a long pole. Other boats with passengers are visible further down the canal, and traditional Chinese architecture with tiled roofs and lanterns lines the left bank. Lush green trees and vibrant pink and white flowers bloom along the canal's edge.

A Perfect 1-Day Suzhou Itinerary: Classical Gardens & Pingjiang Road

Trying to squeeze the "Venice of the East" into a single day can feel overwhelming, but a well-planned 1 Day [...]