About the city
One hour from Shanghai, Suzhou is a major historical and cultural city. It attracts many tourists and is among one of the most advanced centres of technology in the world. Suzhou is called the Venice of the East because of its many canals, beautiful natural environment and traditional gardens.
It is full of market opportunities for foreign investors coming to China and remains one of the nation's key economic focal points. It is home to 118 of the top 500 companies in the world and is China's second-largest centre of industry and a top destination for foreign investment. This makes it an ideal recruitment centre for graduates seeking an international career.
Nearby places
Shanghai: Just a half-hour journey by train from Suzhou, Shanghai is an economic centre of China and one of the largest cities in the world. It is one of the four direct-controlled municipalities of the People's Republic of China, with a population of more than 24 million. It is a global financial centre and a transport hub with the world's busiest container port.
There are several towns such as Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Luzhi, and others, which are among China's most famous historic and cultural places.