关于苏州

Suzhou, a national historical and cultural city with over 2,500 years of history, is inscribed on the UNESCO list. As a core city in the Yangtze River Delta, it is renowned as “Paradise on Earth.” With a permanent resident population of 12.958 million, Suzhou harmoniously blends classical gardens, ancient water towns, and modern urban landscapes.

Suzhou is a treasure trove of world cultural heritage. Classical gardens such as the Humble Administrator’s Garden and Lingering Garden are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Intangible cultural heritage including Su embroidery, Kunqu opera, and Pingtan storytelling are celebrated both at home and abroad. Ancient water towns like Zhouzhuang and Tongli embody the profound cultural heritage of Jiangnan.

Suzhou is also an economic powerhouse and innovation hub in China. In 2024, its GDP exceeded 2.67 trillion yuan. A total of 178 Fortune Global 500 companies have invested in Suzhou, and the city is home to 17,500 national high-tech enterprises, leading in fields such as AI, biomedicine, and nanotechnology.

In terms of sports culture, Suzhou is a national key city for football development. It boasts over 320 standard football pitches, nearly 20,000 registered football players, a China League One professional club – Suzhou Dongwu, and 364 national youth campus football featured schools. Over 300,000 young people participate in football activities annually.