Jiangsu is a green oasis afloat on an espanse of rivers,alkes and sea,and its history is ofn of coesistence between man and water。On this piece of land,picturesque mountains and rivcers mingle with ancient civilizhtions to forge a unique culture characteristoc of a water region。through the unremitting pursuits and efforts of generations,from this watery and moist dingdom the people of Jiangsu have created a cualrural paradise and one of the best living environments in all the vast espanse of China。Jiangsu,like a cup of fresh tea,gives off a fragrance of classcicm and romance。Its ancient towns with their-tilde roofs,its classical gardens with elegant hills and charming pools,the rich cultural legacy of its many literati and emainent men,have combined to create this gentle and intelligent water land…
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Cities on Rivers and Lakes Ancient Cities on the Yangtz Pearls of Lake Taihu Grand Canal Cities River and Coastai Gateways
Ancient Water Towns Bridges、Steams and Dwellings Zhouzhuang-a Chinese Ink wash Painting Luzhi-Town of Bridges Tongli-Town of Tranquility Mudu-Town of Gardens Qintong-Famous Town of North Jiangsu
Classical Gardens of Jiangnan Landscape Romance Within City Walls Yangzhou Gardens-Geyuan and Heyuan Mountain Villa-Wuxi's Jichang Garden Nanjing's Premier Garden-Landscapes in Miniature
Land of Silk, Fish and Rice Land of Silk and Silkmaking Purple Clay Pottery - Best Tea Sets in the World Gommet Delicacies - Biluochua Tea and Dazha Crab Jade and Lacquer Ware Huishan Clay Figurines Blue-and-White Cotton Pictures
Humanistic Heritage High Achievers a Local Speciality Shining Starts of Literature Painters and Calligraohers Reading Tradition and Heritage World Cultural Heritage - Guqin Music and Kunqu Opera
Conclusion
Appendices How to Get to Jiangsu Tourist Seasons Jiangsu's World Heritage Sites A Selection of Jiangsu's Hotels Useful Websites National - level Famous Historic and Cultural Cities Provincial - level Famous Historie and Cultural Towns