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Tongli Water Town is a Classic Chinese Village from the Song Dynasty

January 3, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Tongli Water Town is a good introduction to the classical Chinese village of ancient yore. Of all the water towns I’ve been to, Tongli ranks on top of my list. I went there to see the ancient waterways, but I got more than that. The bad news when visiting in

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The Yunyansi Pagoda on Tiger Hill is China’s Leaning Tower

October 27, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Yunyansi Pagoda on Tiger Hill in Suzhou is China’s answer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Well, you won’t really notice it if you’re not standing on the right side below the tower. I went there with no idea that this was a leaning pagoda. I gradually noticed it

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Door Handles in Chinese Doors – Guardians of the House

October 25, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

These door handles in Chinese doors are the guardians of the house. Three weeks ago, I traveled to Suzhou. Every time I saw a door handle, I couldn’t help but take photos of them. They fascinate me. The locals and other tourists who had seen me looking at the details

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Shantang Street in Suzhou – Your Window to Wu Culture

October 17, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Shantang Street in Suzhou is your go-to for something that resembles ancient China. The courtyard houses there will definitely give you a glimpse of what life was like eons ago. The street is your “Window to Wu Culture,” they (tour guides) say. If you are into Chinese architecture, you might find

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This Precious Belt Bridge in Suzhou Has 53 Arches

October 15, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This Precious Belt Bridge in Suzhou has 53 arches. By the look of it, this bridge has weathered time in ancient Chinese history. It is stone bridge that dates back to mid-Tang Dynasty era in Chinese history. However, due to several reconstructions, the bridge you see today goes back to

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Relive Old Suzhou at Pingjiang Lu

October 11, 2019 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

On Pingjiang Lu, you can still relive the Old Suzhou you are looking for. However, it’s not the kind of experience that will fully give you a satisfying experience. Though the street is lined with white-washed houses of old yore, many are turned into businesses that cater to tourists. There