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All China Suzhou

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Suzhou

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Suzhou, China

Updated January 25, 2024

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An angry-looking cat on the side of the canal.

Suzhou, China

The Seven Cats of Shantang Street

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.
Shuangta, Twin Pagodas seen from the relic site

Suzhou, China

Luohanyuan Shuangta (Twin Pagodas)

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

Suzhou, China

London Tower Bridge Replica

The Chinese have long been excellent at the art of copying, but this epic replica takes the biscuit.
Guanyin.

Suzhou, China

Chongyuan Temple's Guanyin Statue

An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.
Precious Belt Bridge

Suzhou, China

Precious Belt Bridge

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.
Ruiguang Tower

Suzhou, China

Ruiguang Tower

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

Suzhou, China

Map of Pingjiang

You can still find your way around Suzhou with this 800-year-old stone map.
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Suzhou, China

Professor Dalin's Museum of Sex

9,000 years of carnal history is on display at China's original Museum of Sex.
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