[advertise]广告[/advertise]4/1/2010, Every April, it is time to come to China's JiangNan which means south of Yangtze river in Chinese. JiangNan in China usually refers to an area near Shanghai, Hangzhou and Nanjing. From March to May,there are lots of tourism activities in this area, especially starting from April 28, the 13th China International tourism festival will be hold in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Today's Suzhou is also the city which has many fiber optics companies like Taiwan's Delta, start up Innolight and former Opnext's transceiver factory. Several large fiber cable manufactures are also in this city. [img]http://www.cordacord.com/news/images/upload/20100401213407_suzhou01.jpg[/img] Built in 514 BC, Suzhou is an ancient city with 2500 years’ history, located in the center of Yangtze Delta. The unique characteristics of the past are still retained in present-day Suzhou. It is renowned for the classic gardens, canals, silks, lakes, operas, legends and museums… and yet, there is so much more! From natural and man-made heritage to modern creations; from cultural gems to natural oases; from great arts to daily lives, nothing is missed. [img]http://www.cordacord.com/news/images/upload/20100401213507_suzhou02.jpg[/img] For the history and culture enthusiast you can start with Suzhou's classic gardens, great canals, and ancient city gates to discover the legends of Suzhou and its people. Perhaps you’re an arts and crafts enthusiast? In Suzhou take the time to visit the museums and handicraft institutes where you will find the great Suzhou Embroidery, skillful carving works, and Chinese paintings. Or, you could pay a visit to the silk factories to see how the silk is produced. If you’re an outgoing person, Suzhou also has plenty places for you, such as restaurants, bars, clubs, shopping districts, amusement parks, and golf courses.