Suzhou embroidery

Elaborate patterns, ingenious designs and delicate needle works are the characteristics of Suzhou embroidery. Themes among Suzhou embroidery works range from flowers and birds, to landscapes and human figures.

The themes of Suzhou embroidery range from flowers and birds, to landscapes and human figures. [Photo from Kunshan Tourism Resort]

Where to buy Suzhou embroidery works: Xiuyifang in Zhouzhuang town, Kunshan

Yellow wine

Yellow wine is a unique invention of China. Zhouzhuang's history of making yellow wines goes back for centuries.

The brew is made from rice and millet and typically has an alcohol content of between 14 and 20 percent. Its yellowish brown color resembles the color of amber - thick and clear.

Where to buy yellow wines: Yuan Feng Shun Brewery in Zhouzhuang town, Kunshan