Suzhou's Song brocade, with its flashy colors, exquisite patterns, strong and soft texture, is one of China's three famous brocades, together with Nanjing Yun brocade and Sichuan Shu brocade.
Suzhou Embroidery holds a history of more than 2,500 years, known for its “delicacy, exquisiteness, elegance and conciseness” and honored as “China’s Best Embroidery” and “National Treasure of China.”
In the late 18th century, the Huzhou writing brush was introduced to Suzhou from Wuxing, Zhejiang.
Shiquan Street is located in hotel area in ancient downtown of Suzhou, famous Nanlin Restaurant,Suzhou Restaurant, Nanlin Hotel as well as the classical garden of The Master-of-Nets Garden are on this street.
As early as the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty, Suzhou musical instruments were already very popular with the best craftsmanship in China.
Yi Ou Lai (Suzhou), is a great place to go for a wide range of choices at arm’s length, enjoying the sensational shopping facilities, gastronomic delights and exciting entertainment.