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	Suzhou dialect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Suzhou dialect (Simplified Chinese: 苏州话; Traditional Chinese: 蘇州話; Pinyin: Sūzhōu huà) is a dialect of Wu, one of the subdivisions of Chinese spoken language.
		It is spoken in the city of Suzhou, in Jiangsu province of China.
		Suzhou dialect has a set of voiced initials and exhibits unvoiced unaspirated and aspirated stops, there are unvoiced and voiced fricatives sets.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suzhou_dialect (265 words)

	Suzhou - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Suzhou (Simplified Chinese: 苏州; Traditional Chinese: 蘇州; Pinyin: Sūzhōu; Wade-Giles: Su-chou; sometimes seen transliterated as Su-chow, Suchow, or Soochow) is a famous city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and on the shores of Lake Taihu in the province of Jiangsu, China.
		Suzhou, the cradle of Wu culture, is one of the oldest towns in the Yangtze Basin.
		Ballad-singing, or Suzhou pingtan is a local form of storytelling that mixes singing (accompanied on the pipa) with portions in spoken dialect.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Suzhou (1005 words)

	AllRefer.com - Suzhou, China (Chinese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Suzhou, famous for its silks since the Sung dynasty, is still a silk center; it also has cotton and embroidery manufactures and food-processing, pharmaceutical, and computer and electronics industries.
		Suzhou was capital of the Wu kingdom in the 5th cent.
		Suzhou is famous for its beauty, with many canals crossed by arched bridges and lovely gardens.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/Suzhou-S.html (275 words)

	Tour in Suzhou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Situated in the southern part of the Yangze River Delta and built as earth as in 514 B.C., the city of Suzhou is a place famed for its long history and cultural heritage in China.
		Suzhou enjoys the reputation of being a land of fish and rice, the home of silk.
		Suzhou is officially made known as one of the four major cities of tourist attraction in China.
	www.adcom.uci.edu /~jane/suzhou.htm (237 words)

	CTS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou had become the leading silk producer in China by the 14th Century when this quaint retreat became popular with visitors from the imperial court at Hangzhou.
		Suzhou gardens are then nature personified in a nutshell, which enables one to "feel the charm of mountains, forests and springs without leaving the noisy surroundings of the town".
		Suzhou is an important city on the Beijing-Shanghai Railway line and more than 20 trains stop at the Suzhou Railway Station everyday, which is on the northern side of the city.
	www.chinatravelservice.com /suzhou.htm (2770 words)

	Suzhou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou is near Shanghai, only 84km away Shanghai, also Suzhou is very close to Wuxi.
		The city of Suzhou, originally constructed by HE LU, rule of the State of Wu, will celebrate the 2500th anniversary of its foundation this year.
		The gardens for which Suzhou is famous boast the exquisite reproduction in as small area of lofty mountains and affluent rivers, imperial palaces and country houses.
	yoyo.cc.monash.edu.au /~sjhguo/suzhou.html (283 words)

	The History of Su Embroidery
		Suzhou or "Su" embroidery is one of the oldest embroidery techniques in the world, with origins stretching back more than 2,000 years.
		Suzhou embroidery was one of the first embroidery styles to be developed in China, but its detailed needlework and intricate images are still produced today.
		However, Suzhou embroidery is not just a commercial enterprise; master Suzhou embroiderers have practiced their craft for hundreds of years, creating some of the most detailed and beautiful pieces.
	www.asianartmall.com /suembroidery.htm (457 words)

	Suzhou: Where the Goods of All the Provinces Converge - Michael Marmé (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Before Shanghai, there was Suzhou: a city of canals and commerce, gardens and scholars, the largest noncapital city on earth between 1400 and 1850.
		Population growth and economic expansion followed, as did the acceptance of conspicuous consumption, critical distance from the imperial state, and the dissolution of traditional barriers between scholar-officials and merchants.
		These developments shaped Suzhou’s artistic and literary creativity, and made possible the continued success of its sons in the imperial examinations.
	www.sup.org /cgi-bin/search/book_desc.cgi?book_id=3112 (185 words)

	Suzhou - its history and regeneration
		Renowned for its numerous gardens and canals, Suzhou is frequently mislabeled as the "Venice of the East".
		Suzhou's history dates back to the early seventh century BC at which time the semi-mythical ruler, He Lu, of the Kingdom of Wu is said to have founded the city.
		Today however, Suzhou is regaining its reputation for leisure as its visitors are afforded the rare opportunity to wander through the ancient gardens and homes of aristocrats, scholars and merchants.
	www.imperialtours.net /suzhou_history.htm (431 words)

	Suzhou Travel Guide, China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou situated in the southeast of Jiangsu Province, occupied an area of 119.2 square kilometers with a population of 880,000, between latitude 31
		Suzhou was mentioned in 484 B.C. since it was, for a few years, the capital of the State of Wu during the Period of the Warring States Period (403-221 B.C.).
		Rich in literary allusions and analogous with the freehand brushwork in traditional Chinese painting, the classical gardens of Suzhou are the re-creation of nature through the processes of the decoration of land by planting trees, shrubs and flowers, and designing and materializing mountains and watercourses.
	www.cnhomestay.com /city/cityguides/suzhou.htm (1864 words)

	Cabo SuZhou
		Suzhou's GDP in 2004 was 41.8 billion USD, 12.6 percent higher than 2003.
		Suzhou is one of three centers in China for silk production and export.
		Suzhou Industrial Park is a project of cooperation between the governments of China and Singapore.
	www.ca-bo.com /cabo_original/suzhou.html (408 words)

	Suzhou - helpful tips & insights by a travel authority
		Suzhou is surrounded by lakes and waterways - and is crisscrossed by an urban canal network, which is connected with China's Grand Canal and, therefore, the ocean.
		Suzhou is very much a water city and the canals play an integral part.
		You can view the Suzhou canals from bridges, but the only way to fully appreciate them is on a boat.
	www.hillmanwonders.com /china/suzhou.htm (266 words)

	Classical Gardens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou is China's well-known "city of gardens", which tops all others in both the number and the artistry of gardens.
		The Suzhou garden originated from the desire to retire from the strife of officialdom and to shun from worldly affairs.
		Suzhou garden is the Nature in nutshell,which enables one to "feel the charm of mountains,forest and springs without going out of the noisy surroundings of the town".
	www.chinavista.com /suzhou/tour/garden.html (323 words)

	Dining, Suzhou, Regent Tour China
		Suzhou cuisine excels in every branch of culinary art--stewing, braising, quick-frying, stir-frying, steaming, roasting and deep-frying.
		Suzhou cooks are especially good at preparing dishes using freshwater products.
		Suzhou has a history of more than 2,000 years in pastry-making.
	www.regenttour.com /chinaplanner/suz/suz-food-dining.htm (253 words)

	Suzhou: China Travel Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		In 1982 Suzhou was officially listed by the State Council as a famous historical and cultural city.
		Bridges, waterways, and houses dominate the vistas of Suzhou, a typical city in Jiangnan (south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River).
		Suzhou's gardens are graceful combinations of architectures, rock formations, water, plants, carvings, paintings and calligraphies.
	www.warriortours.com /cityguides/suzhou (164 words)

	The Soul of Suzhou's gardens
		And the ground beneath Suzhou is so gorged with water that all it takes is a hole three metres deep to create a pond.
		The gardens of Suzhou are dotted with all manner of miniature stone and wooden spans.
		Created between the 16th and 18th centuries, when classical Chinese landscape design was at its height, the gardens of Suzhou were designed to deeply satisfy both the minds and the souls of the city’s inhabitants.
	www.unesco.org /courier/2000_12/uk/doss2.htm (1965 words)

	KIDCYBER TOPICS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou is a city of nearly 6 million people.
		Tiger Hill is one of the sights of Suzhou.
		Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in this part of China.
	www.kidcyber.com.au /topics/chinasuzhou.htm (225 words)

	China Empire: Chen Concubine's Tomb, Suzhou
		Suzhou, the city in southeast of Jiangsu province in eastern China, is the oldest city in Yangtze basin with several thousand years.
		Suzhou is so famous in beautiful landscape nowadays this city is preserved by the government, build the tall building is not allowed in this city you can see only 2-3 stories building because they want to keep this city to be tourism city with ancient, peace, natural and no pollution.
		A flavorable location of Suzhou and mild climate with the annual temperature 15.7 Celcius attract a lot of tourists, it has been a famous historical and cultural city in China since the ancient time.
	china-empire.blogspot.com /2005/10/chen-concubines-tomb-suzhou.html (443 words)

	Intersections: Review: Suzhou River
		Suzhou River is a brooding tale of amour foe filmed in Shanghai by young Chinese director Lou Ye.
		The subjective viewpoint of a lonely videographer, that forms the basis of the film, is brilliantly communicated by the dextrous camerawork of Wang Yu and narration of Hua Zhongkai.
		Suzhou offers a narrator/narration that remains sufficiently indeterminate and unreliable to deflate any possibility of a stable subject from which to unravel this unlikely tale.
	wwwsshe.murdoch.edu.au /intersections/issue7/clode_review.html (1297 words)

	Sheraton Suzhou (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou is a thriving commercial centre set in a location of incredible historic and natural beauty.
		Sheraton Suzhou Hotel and Towers features 328 rooms and suites equipped with the most modern facilities and amenities to satisfy even the most discerning traveler.
		Sheraton Suzhou Hotel and Towers is conveniently located within the centre of the city.
	www.pacificdelighttours.com /factsheet/Sheraton_Suzhou.htm (330 words)

	China: Suzhou HIV/AIDS Law Praised (Human Rights Watch Press release, New York, November 15, 2002)
		Suzhou, a city of one million in Jiangsu province, passed a law in October guaranteeing patients and their families equal access to employment, education and health care, and giving PLWHA the right to sue for redress.
		"Suzhou has taken the lead, but the rest of China is dragging its feet," said Joanne Csete, director of the HIV/AIDS and Human Rights program at Human Rights Watch.
		Many Chinese laws attempt to control and supervise people living with HIV/AIDS, and to punish people in high-risk groups, said Csete, but the Suzhou city ordinance is the first one in China that protects their rights.
	www.hrw.org /press/2002/11/chinaaids.htm (479 words)

	Suzhou gardens
		Usually they only had a couple of days staying in Suzhou, but there are at least 10 places worth visiting.
		Perhaps the most interesting garden in Suzhou is the Lion Grove, I loved it when I was a kid.
		The Tiger Hill is the symbol of Suzhou.
	www.dpo.uab.edu /~yangzw/garden.html (667 words)

	International Programs - Summer Institute in Suzhou, China (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou, a city of just over 1 million inhabitants, is the historic silk city of China, and lies about 1 hour's drive northwest of Shanghai.
		In Suzhou, students will be housed in single or double rooms in the modern Dong Wu Hotel, operated by Soochow University and reserved for use by foreign students.
		Anyone wishing to inquire about the accommodations for disabilities available in Suzhou is invited to contact the office of Pacific McGeorge International Programs, 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817, 916.739.7019, or toll free 800.843.4562.
	www.mcgeorge.edu /international/china (1966 words)

	Suzhou Information Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Suzhou is home to more than 60 gardens created during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
		These 60 gardens are all that remain of the estimated 270 gardens that existed over the centuries.
		The Humble Administrator's Garden was completed during the early 16th century and it the largest of all the gardens in Suzhou.
	www.naz.nevada.edu /China_Trip_2002_2003/Suzhou/Suzhou_info_photo_page.htm (180 words)

	Suzhou
		Suzhou was the source of twenty-seven of the first rank of scholars during the Ching dynasty, making it a foremost centre of scholarship.(50) This city, along with Hangzhou, was a major focus for academic and popular publishing during the seventeenth century.
		Suzhou was one of the famous 'three weaving bureaux' south of the Yangtze River, and silk was produced for royal as well as noble usage.
		Suzhou remains one of China's 'green cities' (137) in that it is still largely able to feed itself from its adjacent territories, rather than relying solely on foods imported through long supply chains.
	www.international-relations.com /cm3-2/Suzhoupwb.html (9087 words)

	Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Tour
		Suzhou is one of the oldest towns in the Yangzi basin.
		Suzhou is best known for its landscaped gardens, over 150 of them.
		Suzhou’s gardens are not known for their size, but their delicate designs, containing hills and ponds, terraces, corridors, towers, and almost everything that is needed in an “imperial garden.
	www.chinatour.com /attraction/suzhou.htm (896 words)

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