Suzhou Highlight tour

Reputed as the "Venice of Orient" and well known for its resplendent gardens and beautiful scenery, Suzhou is a city of canals, hump-backed bridges, and low, white washed houses. Over 100 surviving ancient gardens are scattered in the urban area. In 1997 the classical gardens including Humble Administrator's Garden was added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is home to various schools of literature, painting and music, including Kunqu Opera (listed as one of the UNESCO's first batch 19 masterpieces of oral and intangible cultural heritage in 2001) and Suzhou Ballad Singing, making an important part of Chinese art and culture.