Suzhou captured in pictures – where stunning ... of its own examples – and there are still plenty of silk stores around the city centre where you can acquire one. Any brides-to-be on the ...

The city of Suzhou has a 1,000-year history of silk production, and is renowned as the epicentre of the highly prized fabric. This heritage provides a strong background for Soochow University’s ...

From the overheard strains of a pingtan story sung by a passing gondolier to the silk garments made and sold within the city limits, Suzhou is a place steeped in history. But to get the most from ...

Traces nine forms of crafting, including olive-pit crafting, Ming Dynasty-style furniture making and silk embroidery, prevalent in the 2500-year-old city of Suzhou, in East China's Jiangsu province.

Located in the heart of the city, The Ritz-Carlton ... by renowned architect Peter Remedios, pay homage to Suzhou’s storied silk trade and the iconic classical gardens. Neutral tones set ...

and silk-inspired motifs. The Ritz-Carlton, Suzhou is located within a 2km radius to attractions such as Lingering Garden, Xiyuan Temple, and Shantang Street. It is also adjacent to the city's ...