Jiangsu
This province is in the easternmost region of China, running parallel to the Yangtze River and bordering the Huanghai Sea. Nanjing is the province’s capital.
The province’s climate borders on a temÂperate and subtropical zone. Winters are the coldest in January and summers are the warmest in July. Jiangsu can receive anywhere from 800 to 1,200 millimetres of rain – precipitation is the greatest during summer months.
Local products are plentiful in the Jiangsu province – and yes, there’s lots of local cuiÂsine to be had. Fish, chicken, seafood, and liquors are in every locality, and some of these staples are found in meals, including pork meat patties and broken bone fish’s head.
Attractions
Classical Gardens of Suzhou: These nine eleventh- to nineteenth-century gardens are on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. They recreate miniature natural landÂscapes and reflect the importance of natuÂral beauty. Visitors can find residential zones among the gardens.
Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty: One of China’s biggest imperial tombs located in the easternmost zone of Nanjing. The mausoleum’s key feature is the Sacred Way, a long path stretching 1,800 metres. You can see many animal sculptures like lions and elephants. Visitors can also see columns carved with dragons. Scenic sculptures also greet visitors. Like the gardens in Suzhou, the Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Zhouzhuang Water Town: What makes this attraction so popular? Look around you and you’ll see many old buildings and bridges, crafts, and of course, lots of water. This water town is an hour and half away from Shanghai and Suzhou. Tourists should ideally visit this attraction in the spring (April/May) and fall (September/October). While you’re visitÂing, you can drop by local shops and marÂvel at traditional Chinese culture.
