Museum of Wu, Jiangsu province

Placed on the bank of the Grand Canal in Wuzhong district in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the museum serves as a leading platform for the exhibition, research and learning of Wu culture and the historical traditions of the Wu region. This is an area in southeastern China that includes parts of modern-day Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Wu culture is known for its distinct language, arts, customs and intellectual contributions, which have played a vital role in the development of Chinese civilization.