Suzhou

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

From Shanghai (via Shanghai - Nanjing Expressway) Take the exit of Suzhou Industrial Park, Westbound along Xian Dai Avenue for 13km, Turn left into Hua Chi Street, Southbound along Hua Chi Street for 600m, Turn right onto Wang Dun Road, Westbound along Wang Dun Road for 200m From Nanjing or Wuxi (via Nanjing - Shanghai Expressway) Take the exit of Suzhou City, Eastbound along the North Ring Express Way for 6km, take the exit of Ling Long Street, Southbound along Ling Long Street for 800m to Xian Dai Avenue, Eastbound along Xian Dai Avenue for 1km, Turn right into Hua Chi Street, Southbound along Hua Chi Street for 600m, Turn right onto Wang Dun Road, Westbound along Wang Dun Road for 200m From Hangzhou (via Hangzhou – Jiaxing – Suzhou Expressway) Take the exit of Downtown Suzhou, Get onto Du Shu Hu Avenue, Eastbound along Du Shu Hu Avenue for 7km (through Du Shu Hu Tunnel), Turn left onto Xing Hu Street, Northbound along Xing Hu Street for 4km, Turn left onto Wang Dun Road, Westbound along Wang Dun Road for 800m

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USEFUL INFORMATION

LOCAL CULTURE

DRESSING CODE

Casual wear is acceptable in most restaurants however some fine dining restaurants requires a specified dress code. Recommend to check when making a table reservation. You might need a light sweater or jacket as most premises are air-conditioned.


LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Suzhou is very easy to get around and has a very efficient public transportation system. An alternate way to see the sites and to immerse into the local culture is to rent a bicycle. Stray from the main streets and you'll come across pagodas, temples, lively shopping districts. In many parts of the city one can come accross the historic canals and bridges that this city is famous for. Suzhou is currently undergoing extensive public works as the city's subway system is under construction.


GREETINGS

A simple "Ni Hao" meaning "hello" is the common greeting. It is not common to initiate greetings with hugs or kisses on the cheeks for most Chinese people, a handshake will do.


BUSINESS MEAL

Eating at a round table is a social event. Dishes are placed on a revolving glass so that everyone can reach the choice of their own. The host may place food on your plate to show counrtesy.


DID YOU KNOW ?

LANGUAGE

The official language of China is Mandarin Chinese. However, there are a wide variety of dialects throughout China. Business English is mainly spoken in tourist centres (such as international hotels). There are marks, signs and logos in English in some Chinese cities. However, it is suggested that, when taking a taxi, you bring a card of the hotel you stay in or the hotel address in Chinese, which you may ask your hotel front desk to write.


WHAT TO PACK

MOBILE PHONE

In most cases your mobile phone can be used in major cities of China. You can also buy mobile sim cards in shops when you are in China and use them with your mobile.


POWER

For travelling in China, international visitors are reminded to note if the power required by your electric appliance matches the local power. It is better to bring a tourist battery charger and a conversion plug.


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