Gaofeng Xiangxi Flower Valley Tourist Area is located in the eastern part of Suixi Town, at the northern foot of Jinping Mountain in the core area of the Minjiang River Source Nature Reserve, covering a total area of approximately 2.5 square kilometers. It is 10 kilometers from the county town. The area boasts an outstanding ecological environment, with well-preserved vegetation along the shore and crystal-clear water. In 2020, it was honored as “China’s Most Beautiful Village – Most Beautiful Wellness Town…”
Shangnong Ecological Tourism Area in Youxi is located east of Xibin Town, Youxi County, Sanming City, Fujian Province, covering Houfeng Village and Caiyang Village, with a planned total area of 565 hectares. The Shangnong Health and Wellness Tourism & Leisure Base boasts abundant natural and cultural resources. Centered on “creating an ecological and cultural experiential wellness base,” it takes health, wellness, and...
The Youxi Jiutai Town Ecological Scenic Area is located on the southeastern side of Jinqi Mountain, adjacent to the “Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System” — the Youxi Lianhe Terraces. It is a national AAA-level tourist attraction. Jiutai Town adopts contour farming techniques and is built around a mountainous ecological orchard covering a total area of 10,300 mu. The orchard cultivates over 100,000 trees of 35 varieties, including navel oranges, yellow peaches, kiwifruit, sweet persimmons, seedless clementines...
The Ma Hong Central Red Army Slogans Museum is located in Ma Hong Village, Hongtian Town. Built upon the original Red Army slogans preserved in the former headquarters of the Young Communist International Division — “Fengyuan Hall” — and the former Red Army hospital — “Zuoqiu Hall,” the museum has converted eight rooms into exhibition spaces. Enhanced with scene reconstructions, lighting effects, and other technological features, it vividly recreates the revolutionary platform of the Communist Party of China and the indelible bond it shared with the people at that time...
Yanshan Garden was once the private garden of Wang Shizhen, a literary scholar and minister during the Ming Dynasty. Initially called "Xiao Qi Yuan" (Little Sacred Garden), it was later renamed due to references to "Yanzhou" and "Yanshan"—mythical paradises mentioned in the "Zhuangzi," "Classic of Mountains and Seas," and "Biographies of Emperor Mu." Wang Shizhen, who styled himself "Hermit of Yanzhou," accordingly changed the garden’s name to "Yanshan Garden" or "Yanzhou Garden." Its back gate was also marked as "Langya Villa." Wang Shizhen believed that...
The former residence of Wang Xijue was built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. The surviving structures include the gatehouse (commonly known as the “Grand Tutor’s Gate Tower”) and three courtyards of the Wang Family Ancestral Hall. The gate tower has five bays in width, with the front hall flanked by two-story wings on both sides — an architectural style unique in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang region. This building was the residence of Wang Xijue, the Chief Grand Secretary during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty. Wang Xijue (1534—…)
The Xiyang Site is located on the eastern side of Xiyang Pond, at the confluence of Xiyang Pond and Yantie Pond. In 1974, during the dredging of Xiyang Pond, three stone tools were discovered: three stone adzes and knives in total. Among them, there were two stone adzes, which were largely similar in shape—one made of black slate, now damaged, and the other made of gray shale, roughly polished, elongated in shape, with a slightly arched back and a single beveled edge. It measures 11.5…
Lujia Ecological Park is located on the west side of Furong Road and the north side of Nanwei Road, adjacent to the Wusong River, covering a total area of approximately 600 acres. It is developed in two phases, with each phase occupying 300 acres. The park integrates functional and industrial layouts, featuring six functional areas and ten major categories including ecological displays, fruit and vegetable picking, wetland exhibits, eco-leisure activities, forest oxygen bars, and leisure landscapes...
The former site of Shengji Silk Shop is located at No. 29 Beifenjin Lane, Shengze Town, Wujiang District, dating back to the Qing Dynasty. On June 30, 2014, it was designated as part of the seventh batch of cultural heritage conservation units in Suzhou. …
Located at the mouth of Dongbaiyang Pond in Shengze Town, Wujiang District (this pond is also called Dongbaiyang or Lingyeduo). In the 14th year of the Chongzhen reign during the Ming Dynasty (1641), local residents Zhong Shiying, Gui Yuxian, Tang Sanpin, Shi Qin, and Wang Shilong initiated its construction. In the 9th year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1731), locals Zheng Yudian, Chen Shunyu, Ye Dianwen, and Song Yuzhao raised funds to rebuild it. 1…
The Panshanhu Farm Watchtower is located in Panbei Village, Songling Town, Wujiang District. It was built in 1932. Situated in Panbei Village, Wujiang Economic and Technological Development Zone, Suzhou City, the watchtower is a single-story, three-tiered, square-shaped structure standing 6.90 meters high, 4.70 meters wide, and 4.70 meters long. It is constructed from materials such as blue bricks and cement. The...
Colorful Clothes Hall, located at No. 2 Wengjia Lane in Changshu city, was the former residence of Weng Tonghe, private tutor to Emperors Tongzhi and Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty and Minister of Revenue. Weng Tonghe (1830–1904) was from Changshu County, Suzhou Prefecture...
The Tomb of Wang Fu is located on the southern side of Xiangxiangbang and the Huanshan Highway at the western foot of Yushan Mountain. Wang Fu (1514–1555), courtesy name Dewei, art name Cangye, was a native of Dongyang, Zhejiang. In the 31st year of the Jiajing reign (1552), he was appointed magistrate of Changshu County. He oversaw the construction of Changshu’s city walls to defend against Japanese pirates. In 1555, he was tragically killed in battle while annihilating an invading pirate force and was buried in Changshu. The Ming court…
The tombs of Weng Tonghe, his father Weng Xincun, and his elder brother Weng Tongshu are located on the slopes near Xiejia Bin under Bai Ge Peak of Yushan Mountain in Changshu. Weng Tonghe was one of the supporters of the reformist movement in the late Qing Dynasty. His courtesy name was Shuping, and he was a native of Changshu. During the First Sino-Japanese War, he opposed Li Hongzhang’s peace efforts. In the 21st year of the Guangxu reign (1895), he served in the Zongli Yamen (Office for General Management of Affairs Concerning the Various Countries), supporting some of Kang Youwei’s reform proposals in an attempt to restore Emperor Guangxu’s direct rule. He was dismissed from office in the 24th year of Guangxu (1898) by Empress Dowager Cixi. After the failure of the Hundred Days' Reform, he was stripped of his official rank. Between 1858 and 1904, he wrote the "Diary of Weng Wengong," which documented major political events during the Tongzhi and Guangxu eras (40 volumes in total, published by the Commercial Press in 1925), as well as the "Poetry and Prose Manuscripts of Pinglu Studio," both of which are valuable resources for studying modern history.
Located in Changshu on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River Delta, China's renowned historical and cultural city, Weng’s Former Residence is a complex of ancient Ming and Qing dynasty buildings situated within the old city area at Wengjiaxiang Gate. Now serving as the Weng Tonghe Memorial Hall, the residence spans an area of 6,000 square meters, with a total floor space of around 3,000 square meters. …
Jiang Jiong’s Residence is located at No. 30 Xinfeng Lane in the urban area, adjacent to Yanyuan Garden. It is a Qing Dynasty building facing south, consisting of two courtyards. The rear building has a total width of seven bays (23.4 meters) and a depth of 8.3 meters. The lower eaves are 3.25 meters high. The structure features sturdy moon beams, with wooden bases under the eave pillars and bluestone bases for the others. According to Ding Zuyin’s Chronicles of Changshu and Zhaowen (revised edition) from the Republican era...
The former residence of Pang Xunqin is located at No. 24 Nanjingtang in the urban area. It is a Qing Dynasty building, originally part of the eastern section of the Pang family’s ancestral home, formerly known as the Pang Residence at Wangxianqiao Wharf. It was opened to the public after renovation in 1989. The renowned calligrapher Chen Shuliang inscribed the plaque for the residence. The current site consists of two courtyards, covering a total area of 223.04 square meters. The entrance hall displays pictorial and textual materials...
Yongjin Bridge is located in the central part of He Village Town, Meili Town, commonly known as Fotang Bridge. The bridge deck consists of two stone beams with rectangular stone slabs laid in the middle. Ingeniously placed sound plates produce noise when stepped on, alerting pedestrians crossing in the dark to avoid collisions. The total length is 14.4 meters, the deck is 5.6 meters long and 1.8 meters wide, the stone slabs are 0.3 meters thick, and the bridge piers are 2.15…
The Li Family Zhiyu Charitable Estate is located at No. 815 Shantang Street, Gusu District, and dates back to the Qing Dynasty. On August 23, 2019, it was designated as part of the eighth batch of cultural heritage conservation units in Suzhou. …
The Wang Family Dunyu Charitable Estate is located in Hengtang Town on the outskirts of the city and originally spanned the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Its exact construction date is unknown, but it was renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was rebuilt in the 17th year of the Republic of China (1928). This east-west oriented three-arch stone bridge is 38 meters long, 3.70 meters wide at the center, with a central rise of 5.60 meters, a clear span of 8.50 meters, and smaller side arches. It is built of granite...