Nov 5, 2006 - Shanghai

As we board to the plane to leave, I look back and think of Shanghai as a much needed reprieve from the vulgarities and vagaries of Beijing.As we board to the plane to leave, I look back and think of Shanghai as a much needed reprieve from the vulgarities and vagaries of Beijing....

Sep 15, 2006 - Wuxi, Souzhou

This morning we take a ride to the City of Suzhou, China's second "paradise city", Hangzhou being the first. ... On the way to Suzhou we stopped in the City of Wuxi, (pronounced wooshi). ... After the tour of the pearl store, Jimmy left us and we headed to our hotel in Suzhou. ...

Jul 10, 2006 - Suzhou, China

An old Chinese tourist slogan says "In heaven there is paradise, on earth Suzhou and Hangzhou. ... " Having visited and enjoyed our stay in Hangzhou, my parents and I took a two hour bus ride to northeast to Suzhou to see whether the city lived up to its reputation. ... Suzhou is known for its classic gardens, canals (it's called the Venice of the East), and silk. ... This is the smallest of Suzhou's gardens and considered the best. ... We climbed up to the 6th floor for a 360 degree view of Suzhou. ...

Jun 10, 2006 - Suzhou - the venice of the east

Suzhou was the first destination on the next trip from Shanghai. ... The final venue in Suzhou was to a silk factory where they learned how silk is made. ... It goes like this: Silk worms eat Mulberry.Suzhou was the first destination on the next trip from Shanghai. ... The final venue in Suzhou was to a silk factory where they learned how silk is made. ... It goes like this: Silk worms eat Mulberry....

Jul 17, 2005 - Suzhou

) Suzhou is a city about an hours train ride West of Shanghai. ... Christine's Aunt (Michelle) has a friend living in Suzhou so we thought we'd make a day-trip to see her. ... When we arrived at the Suzhou train station Carleigh Marler was there waiting for us. ... (Background Note: Carleigh's husband got transfered from Tenessee to Suzhou about 4 months ago. ... Suzhou is known for it's silks, so we made our way to the local silk market. ...

May 6, 2005 - Suzchou

A 50-minute train ride took us from Shanghai to Suzhou (SU-jo). ... After all of the "newness" of Shanghai and Chongqing, Suzhou was a return to normalcy. ... The main attraction of Suzhou is The Humble Administrator's Garden. ... The mother of our guide here in Suzhou has the job of confronting pregnant women on the street, asking them how many children they already have, and encouraging them to have an abortion, if they already have one. ...

May 4, 2005 - Suzhou

Kevin: After more touring & shopping about Shanghai yesterday, we hit the post office, had a spectacular dumpling lunch then headed for the train station for Suzhou. ... We were surprised to find that all 23 trains to Suzhou were sold out for the next 2 days, so after a brief flirtation with the Chinese bus system, we hired a private driver to take us directly to a hotel in Suzhou. ... Ellen: Suzhou was nothing like we expected - it was a big, modern city. ... They were told by their guide that Suzhou was a small town - by Chinese standards! The gardens were nice but for me the highlight was the canal tour. ... Travel Notes: Private car Shanghai to Suzhou, 400 yuan ($50), 1. ...

Mar 15, 2005 - Suzhou: Canal Town

Hi Everyone! Sorry I've not been able to post updates very often,but internet cafes are hard to come by and our schedule is fast-paced. Just left Suzhou, a very small town outside Shanghai which has canals and very beautiful ancient gardens. ... Suzhou is famous for dumplings, which I've eaten a lot. ... This morning I had a Western breakfast though,and the toast, eggs, & coffee tasted great! The people on the trip are really awesome and fun, and I am learning so much about new places to travel, and am making new friends.Hi Everyone! Sorry I've not been able to post updates very often,but internet cafes are hard to come by and our schedule is fast-paced. Just left Suzhou, a very small town outside Shanghai which has canals and very beautiful ancient gardens. ... Suzhou is famous for dumplings, which I've eaten a lot. ... This morning I had a Western breakfast though,and the toast, eggs, & coffee tasted great! The people on the trip are really awesome and fun, and I am learning so much about new places to travel, and am making new friends....

Sep 17, 2004 - The Water margin

Another amazing thing round here is the (big) Grand Canal, which passes through here.Another amazing thing round here is the (big) Grand Canal, which passes through here....

Sep 16, 2004 - Does your friend do haircuts too?

Funnily enough though, today I met again this Jamaican woman and her German friend that I was speaking with in a garden in Suzhou yesterday. ... Crossing the road is noticeably more tricky in Suzhou than Beijing, even though the roads are a lot smaller. ... Then back to Suzhou and visiting the Garden of the Northern Pagoda. ...