Introduction to Suzhou
Suzhou, located in the hinterland of Huaihai Economic Zone, is a key city in the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta. It has jurisdiction over Dangshan County, Xiao County, Lingbi County, Si County and Yongqiao district, with an area of 9,939 square kilometers and a population of 6.6 million. It has a long history and is the birthplace of Chu&Han Culture and Huai River Culture. Suzhou is a National Civilized City, National Garden City, National Smart City, National Forest City and the hometown of ornamental stones, circus, calligraphy and roast chicken. It is the capital of fruit, cloud computing and shoemaking.
Suzhou City has a long history and is full of talented people. In ancient times, there were Min Ziqian, Ji Kang, Liu Ling, Liu Yu, Zhu Wen, Empress Ma and other historical celebrities. In modern times, there were Liu Kaiqu, Xiao Longshi and other art masters. Bai Juyi had lived in Fuli Town for 22 years, leaving the famous sentenc "Wild grasses spread over ancient plain;With spring and fall they come and go." Su Dongpo, Li Bai, Han Yu and the Nobel Prize winner Pearl S. Buck have ever lived here.
Suzhou, an ancient land ,witnessed Daze Town Uprising, the first peasant uprising in Chinese history, the Gaixia Battle between Chu and Han for imperial power, the Huaihai Campaign and other events that had a significant impact on the course of Chinese history. The sites of Daze Town Uprising and Gaixia Battle and the Tomb of Yu Ji still exist.