Local Culture:

Su embroidery
Su embroidery is mainly produced in the city of Suzhou . The most outstanding feature of Su embroidery is "Two sides embroidery." People can appreciate the beauty of the embroidery from either side. The two sides embroidery "cat" is the representative art piece of Su embroidery.

Suzhou Brocade
Produce in Suzhou , Jiangsu Province, this kind of brocade was the most famous brocade in China. It was first produced in the Song Dynasty, hence its another name Songjin (Song Brocade). It once was lost at the end of the Ming Dynasty, but soon revived at the beginning of the Qing Dynasty. Suzhou brocade was characterized by the harmonious colors and geometrical patterns. It is divided into big brocade and small brocade according to the size. Big brocade, also called heavy brocade, mainly served as mounting picture and decoration, while the small brocade is used as decorations for small articles.

                                   Watermelon Chicken
Watermelon Chicken is a famous traditional seasonal dish, which is made with chicken and watermelon, a good kind of summer-heat clearing fruit. It is delicious, fragrant and nutritious.

It seems a strange thing to eat the fruit and meat together. What is the feeling? Go to Suzhou and have a try of the Watermelon Chicken, and you will get the answer by yourself.