Suzhou is an iconic city in eastern China, and its bridges, canals and gardens have earned it several prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site badges. One of the oldest towns in the Yangtse Basin, it boasts over 2,500 years of rich history. One of the best ways to truly immerse oneself in the throes of this decorated city is to invest in aserviced apartment Suzhou has to offer its visitors in a central location affording an all-encompassing experience of the sights. The Somerset Emerald City Suzhou is a prime choice for city accommodation, and offers some of the best luxury serviced apartments in Suzhou for both leisure and executive guests. Visitors fancying a break should take a leisurely stroll in the city’s famous Lingering Gardens, which features some of the most beautifully idyllic plants, rockeries, pavilions, halls and towers in Wu County. The garden is divided into four sections, North, Central, East and West, with the Central section being the oldest. The central section further divides into the western and eastern parts, with the former replete with scenic pools and hills and the latter boasting a stunning array of classical architecture. The eastern section boasts the Celestial hall of Five Peaks, which is the largest hall in the garden. The western section, famed for its picturesque beauty, features a large rockery dating back to the Ming Dynasty, with vibrant red maples dotting that part of the garden. The northern section used to function as a vegetable garden, but it now displays a range of colourful potted plants that are the pride and joy of the Suzhou populace.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
