Local area

Covering an area of more than 850 mu (over 140 acres), Tinglin Park is situated at the east foot of Ma'an Mountain (also named Kunshan Mountain) in Kunshan City. It was originally named Ma'an Mountain Park when built in 1906. Later, in order to commemorate the patriotic scholar Gu Yanwu (1613-1682), it was renamed Tinglin Park ('Tinglin' being the nickname of this well-respected figure) in 1936. Capitalizing on the landscape of the mountain, the park boasts charming natural scenery.

Jinxi Ancient Town is a small town (only one square kilometer in area) that has 16 lakes and 238 rivers. The town also has 36 ancient bridges spanning the rivers. The bridges represent various styles and were built during different periods in history. Compared with other ancient towns in China, Jinxi Ancient Town is simpler, less sophisticated, and quiet. Jinxi Ancient Town has a history of over 2,000 years. It was built during the West Han Dynasty.

Kun Opera Museum locates in Quanjin Club, which is the important units of cutural relics under the national protection, have the most beautiful old stage.

Yangcheng Lake is a freshwater lake about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) northeast of the city of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, China. It is the most famous area of origin for the Chinese mitten crabs which are considered a delicacy. Yangchen lake is located between Lake Tai and the Yangtze River. It crosses the boundary of the cities Suzhou, Changshu and Kunshan and has a surface area of about 20 square kilometres (7.7 sq mi).