Suzhou is known to be a city brimming with Chinese Gardens. It was once said that Marco Polo the famous explorer declared Suzhou to be the most beautiful city in all of China. Over a thousand years ago there were hundreds of Chinese Gardens; although today only a handful remains. The dumplings are sumptuous and come in a range of flavours and types that suit just about any type of traveller. The museums and galleries allow you a glimpse and a chance to delve beneath the veneer of the city.

Some of the most popular things to do in the city include the delectable dumplings served at Luyang Huntundian, the extensive collection of art and artefacts from the Suzhou Museum. The perfectly manicured 12th century Chinese garden called the Garden of the Master Nets, the 17th century West Garden Temple, the World Heritage Site Lion Forest Garden, the intriguing Tiger Hill and shopping for silk and antiques are among the best things to see and do while on holiday in this city.

Those who like shopping will find there are great many things to buy that are unique to Suzhou. There are also several shopping areas one can venture to discover a host of offerings such as Guan Qian Street, Shi Lu Shopping Centre, Southern Gate Shopping Centre, Maple Bridge Commercial Street and Nan Hao Street to name a few.

For the love of antiques, one would visit the Guan Qian Street located in the centre of the city or Shi Quan Street. There are some famous stores that are interesting to visit along this commercial street, such as Cai Zhizhai Candy Store and the Qian Taixiang Silk Store. Along Shi Quan Street, calligraphy paintings, silk and crafts stores are plentiful as well as a treasure trove of findings. Close to a bus and railway station is the entertainment and shopping district called Shi Lu Shopping Centre. Here, one would find restaurants, shopping malls, businesses, bars, nightclubs and a realm of ways to be entertained.

Those looking for a serviced apartment Suzhou that is both convenient and provides value for money would consider the Somerset Emerald City Suzhou to be a worthwhile option. Close to The Emerald City Shopping Mall this Suzhou accommodation offers a wide range of amenities and services catering to the details of not only the holiday shopper in Suzhou but also the business traveller on the go.