Today, as I was flipping through my photo album, I came across these two pictures. They were taken 13 years ago when I toured the Lingering Garden with my South African friend, AnnieMarie, and her mother-in-law. Memories rushed back in an instant. Time has flown by in the blink of an eye. That summer, we walked together among the rockeries and beside the ponds of the Lingering Garden. To my friends whom I haven't seen for years, I sincerely hope that all of us are doing well.

This year, as I'm back at Synotrip, more and more overseas friends are visiting China to learn about Chinese culture and savor Chinese cuisine. You're all welcome to Suzhou! Explore the small bridges over flowing waters, listen to the gentle and melodious Suzhou dialect, wander around the exquisite Suzhou gardens, and relish the local delicacies. I'll be waiting for you in Suzhou!

Nestled in Suzhou's Huqiu Scenic Area, Thousand - Man Rock is a must - visit. Its name stems from the legend that it could accommodate a thousand people. The rock is a natural masterpiece, surrounded by ancient pavilions and inscriptions that exude a strong historical atmosphere.

Visitors can stroll around, marveling at the unique rock formations and imagining the historical scenes it has witnessed. In spring, the area is dotted with blooming flowers, while in autumn, the foliage creates a picturesque backdrop. Whether you're a history buff or a nature lover, Thousand - Man Rock offers an unforgettable experience, a perfect blend of nature and culture in the heart of Suzhou

Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou (苏州市) has over 2,500 years of history, with an abundant display of relics and sites of historical interest. Around AD 100, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, it became one of the ten largest cities in the world mostly due to emigration from Northern China. Since the 10th-century Song Dynasty, it has been an important commercial center of China. During the Ming and Qing Dynasty, Suzhou was a national economic, cultural, and commercial center, as well as the largest non-capital city in the world, until the 1860 Taiping Rebellion. When Li Hongzhang and Charles George Gordon recaptured the city three years later, Shanghai had already taken its predominant place in the nation. Since major economic reforms began in 1978, Suzhou has become one of the fastest growing major cities in the world, with GDP growth rates of about 14% in the past 35 years. With high life expectancy and per capita incomes, Suzhou’s Human Development Index ratings is roughly comparable to a moderately developed country, making it one of the most highly developed and prosperous cities in China.

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