One of the key cities in the Yangtze River Delta, Suzhou
is a renowned cultural, historic and tourist city. The city is located
in the southeast of Jiangsu Province , bordering Shanghai on the east,
Zhejiang Province on the south, the Taihu Lake in the west and the
Yangtze River in the north. The geographical coordinate of the city
proper is at the northern latitude of 31 ° 19' and East longitude
of 120 ° 37'.
Focusing on Suzhou
Beauties of jiangnan(South of Yangtze River)
Natural Condition
Scenery at Lake Taihu
Situated at the temperate zone and with subtropical
oceanic monsoon climate, Suzhou enjoys four distinct seasons, a mild
temperature and abundant rainfall. The city spreads on a low terrain,
with the plain covering 55% of the total area. With a network of rivers
and canals as well as a fertile land, the city is rich in a variety
of agricultural products. Major crops vary from rice to wheat,
cotton, mulberry, and fruit. Its specialties include Biluochun Tea,
Dao Fish from Yangtze River , Silver Fish from Taihu Lake and Hairy
Crabs from Yangchenhu Lake . As a well-known " Land of Fish and
Rice" as well as a "Silk Capital",Suzhou enjoys a fame
of " Paradise on Earth".
Arrival of Spring in Jiangnan(South Yangtze River)
