What are the tourist attractions in Suzhou?

Suzhou tourist attractions: Jinji Lake, Tongli Ancient Town, Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area, etc.

1. Jinji Lake

Jinji Lake is a tributary of Taihu Lake, with more than 10 inlets and outlets. The water of Nalou River flows from the north to Xiangmen Pond and Fengmen Pond to the west. The effluent mainly flows into the Wusong River through the Xietang River, so it belongs to the Wusong River water system. Jinji Lake has scenic spots such as musical fountains, water Ferris wheel, Ligong Causeway, Peach Blossom Island, Jinji Lake Bridge Waterfall and other attractions.

The center of Jinji Lake is located at 31°18′ north latitude and 120°42′ east longitude. It is located in the northeast of the old city of Suzhou and the center of the Suzhou Industrial Park. It faces Dushu Lake in the south across Li Gongdi and along the lakeshore. Most of the shoreline is in the Loufeng (Xietang) territory, and part of the northeastern shoreline of the lake is in the Weiting (Quaitang) territory, with a water area of ??7.4 square kilometers.

2. Tongli Ancient Town

Tongli Ancient Town belongs to Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It was established in the Song Dynasty. There are many gardens, temples, mansions and former residences of famous people built in the Ming and Qing dynasties in the town. 15 small rivers in the shape of "Chuan" divide the ancient town into seven small islands, and 49 ancient bridges connect it. Integrated into one, it is famous for its "small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes".

The history of Tongli can be traced back to the "Songze Culture" and the "Liangzhu Culture" five to six thousand years ago. As early as the Neolithic Age, ancestors were cultivating, living and multiplying here. The superior natural conditions make this place the richest place in Wu, so it was originally called "Futu".