Classical Chinese garden design, which seeks to recreate natural landscapes in miniature, is nowhere better illustrated than in the nine gardens in the historic city of Suzhou. They are generally ...

In addition to its stunning gardens and flowing canals, Suzhou has been at the centre of China’s illustrious silk trade for centuries. Delve into the ancient techniques and fine craftsmanship of ...

Not just through its traditional gardens and water townships, but also through the melodies of its classical ... Pintan is an ancient art of storytelling and ballad singing in Suzhou dialect ...