Suzhou is located in the south of the Yangtze Delta,with fertile land and abundant products.The urban population is 1.07 million.
　　Suzhou is a famous historical and cultural city in China.The history of Suzhou dates back to more than 6000 years ago.From Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD)to Six Dynasties(222-589),Suzhou was one of the political,economical and cultural center in southern Jiangsu area .The great Italian　traveler Marco Polo commented＾ Suzhou is a very noble and grand city.￣In the Ming and Qing dynasties,the industry and handicraft developed rapidly and the initial stage of capitalist economy appeared,hence the region became the richest in China.
　　From ancient times,Suzhou is rich in humanist heritage,and has produced many celebrities.The culture and education were highly developed.According to statistics,from Sui and Tang dynasties when the imperial examination began to be held in China to Qing Dynasty,about 1300 years,Suzhou produced 45 Zhuangyuan(top graduates)in 1300 years,accounting for 7.6% of the number of the whole country.
　　 The old city of Suzhou is a famous tourist city and considered as a grand museum of numerous historical relics and densely spread gardens of Song,Yuan,Ming,and Qing dynasties.In particular,Suzhou Gardens are approved as the World Culture Heritage by UNESCO,hence enjoying the worldwide reputation.