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Around
Jiangsu
 Being
the political, economic and cultural centre of Jangsu province, Nanjing
is the gateway to a province steeped in rich history and cultural
heritage endowed with picturesque scenery, all within easy access
of Nanjing.
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1. Suzhou
  Marco
Polo called it "a very noble and grand city" and it is often
described as "a heaven on earth". The Classical Gardens
of Suzhou in particular are world-renowned and have been listed on
the World Heritage List by UNESCO since 1997. The most famous of these
are the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, the Wangshi
Garden and the Lions Grove, showcasing refined landscapes of flowers
and trees, water features, hills, bridges, corridors and pavilions.
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2. Wuxi
 A
3000-year-old city in the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, Wuxi is
a famed "land of rice and fish". It has picturesque scenery
and its Jichang Garden is replicated at Beijing's Summer Palace. The
ancient Grand Canal, which links Beijing to Hangzhou, runs right through
Wuxi, generating economic and tourist activity on its banks. Another
major attraction in Wuxi is Lingshan Hill, which houses an 88-metre-tall
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3. Zhenjiang
 The
works of Nobel Laureate and Pulitzer prize-winning writer Pearl
S Buck were stamped with the influence of Zhenjiang's local culture,
where she spent her childhood. A visit to Zhenjiang is not complete
without visiting the enchanting Jinshan Hill, towering 44 metres
high above sea level. Amongst its many attractions include the 1600-year-old
Jinshan temple and Cishou Pagoda.
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4. Yangzhou
 The
Five Pavilion Bridge over the Slender West Lake is a landmark of Yangzhou.
The lake park consists of a few picturesque tourist spots, including
a perfect replica of Beijing’s White Pagoda and the Marco Polo
Memorial Hall, built in honour of his visit in the 13th century. Yangzhou
is also home to Geyuan Garden and Heyuan Garden, both mansions from
the Qing Dynasty era which showcases lovely rock and water landscapes,
decorated corridors, courtyards and pavilions. |
5. Xuzhou
 With
a history spanning 4000 years, Xuzhou served as the capital city of
the Han and Jin Dynasties, and as such, many relics of the Han Dynasty
can be found here, including the Han tombs, hundreds of Han terracotta
warriors and horses, and the Han frescoes, altogether known as the
‘Three Perfections of the Han Dynasty’.
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| Information and images courtesy of Jiangsu
Provincial Tourism Bureau. |
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