Wondering about the perfect souvenir or gift to bring back home?  In this episode we discuss Qingpu's traditional Suzhou embroidery.  Influenced by Suzhou art, Qingpu adopted Suzhou's tradition of special embroidery.  Suzhou embroidery is known for its intricate detail and is one of China's four styles of embroidery.  Check out this episode of Trip Tips Qingpu and see for yourself why people are excited to own such a unique piece of art.

In the lower reaches of the Yangtze and on the shores of Lake Taihu lies the 2,500-year-old city of Suzhou, the cradle of Wu culture. Hence, it entitles the city one of “24 Culture and Historic Cities” approved as the first group of its kind by the State Council”.

Jiangsu is a province located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning, and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is su, the second character of its name.

Suzhou is renowned for its classical gardens , as well as Hanshan Temple, and Huqiu Tower. Nearby is the water-town of Zhouzhuang, an international tourist destination where Venice alike waterways, bridges and dwellings have been preserved over centuries. Yangzhou is known for Thin West Lake. Wuxi is known for being the home of the world's tallest buddha statue. In the north, Xuzhou is designated as one of China's "eminent historical cities".

Only 18km from the town of Suzhou, you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.

To some it is the quietest reflection garden and to others it is known as a meditation garden.

Only 18km from the town of Suzhou, you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.

To some it is the quietest reflection garden and to others it is known as a meditation garden.

Only 18km from the town of Suzhou,you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.To some it is the 'quietest reflection garden' and to others it is known as a 'meditation garden'.

Jiangsu is one of the most developed areas in China in economy, technology and culture. It has over 1000-kilometer (620 miles) coastline along the Yellow Sea.

In possession of many cultural and historic cities like Nanjing, Suzhou and Wuxi, Jiangsu has abundant tourist resources. Far beyond your expectations, Jiangsu is really an ideal tourist resort.