Several of the visitors described their visit to Tongli water town, near Suzhou, as one of the highlights of the trip. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] |
One of the visitors takes photos at Tiger Hill in Suzhou, Jiangsu province on Sept 13. [Photo/ chinadaily.com.cn] |
Actors perform Kunqu Opera, a traditional style of opera from the region around Suzhou. [Photo/ chinadaily.com.cn] |
Kunqu artist Zhang Jun racked up a new career achievement during his performance at the Modern Drama Valley festival at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 18, performing in a venue that is several times larger than what he is used to.
39 American travel professionals were given a two-day tour of the 2,500-year-old city from Sept 13 to 14, including visits to famous sights like Tiger Hill and Shantang Street, as well as chances to experience traditional Chinese art.