Legend has it that in the Ming Dynasty, this area housed barrel-makers employed by Shen Wansan, Jiangnan's richest merchant.

Suzhou is a city where the past is very much alive. Whether you’re cruising its ancient canals or strolling ... and the city’s high-arched Wumen Bridge (Wumen Qiao) offers the perfect traffic ...

Built at the end of the 16 th century, the Lanxi Bridge is the largest single-span ancient covered bridge in China. Like the others, Lanxi Bridge is constructed with zero nails or steel ...

Right: Alexandre Beaudin showcases the woodblock print he has just created. CHINA DAILY Suzhou's ancient gardens and canals have long drawn visitors, but for 10 young people from around the world ...