Suzhou A story from the road
Along the canals of Suzhou
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A chapter of the journey through Suzhou and its waterways.
Pale walls, tiled roofs and a boat on the canal: a glimpse of Suzhou in this chapter. I introduced it as the “Venice of the East.” If you’re curious about the city’s waterways, come along for a closer look.
A little more context
Notes to take with you.
- A city shaped by waterways
- Suzhou’s official city guide describes the Grand Canal feeding into a network of waterways through the city. Its canal guide gives some context for what you’re seeing.
- For your own exploring
- The city’s guide below introduces places such as Pingjiang and Shantang, with canals, bridges and historic streets to read about as you plan.
For your own journey
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From the original story
The reel and references behind these notes.
