Crowne Plaza Suzhou Local area

This 13 acre World Heritage Site is one of China's four most renowned gardens. Built in 1509 by a Ming official for his retirement - "Humble " because he wrote he'd sell vegetables he grew.

Along with the river built for the Tiger HIll through its west end, this scenic street, used to be the busiest street in Suzhou in ancient time, offers a variety of bars and tea houses for tourists in addition to its historic legacies.

About 210 metres away from the hotel, Suzhou Center Shopping Mall occupies 350,000 sqm, including flagship stores of international brands, fashion brands, shopping and leisure brands, children's entertainment, and cultural experiences. It has become the new fashion and lifestyle icon of Suzhou city and even East China.

As one of the tallest buildings with the most complex structure in China, the Gate of the Orient integrates traditional culture with modern architecture through simple geometric curves, maximizing the heritage of Suzhou's historical culture.