Suqian (Sùqiān 宿迁）is a city of about 5 million (2020) in the northern part of Jiangsu Province, on the northern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, between Xuzhou City, Lianyungang City, and Huai'an City. It is the core city of the Xuzhou Metropolitan Area and the Jianghuai Ecological Economic Zone. Moreover, this historical city is known as the "First City of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal". It has a profound historical and cultural heritage but a modern urban appearance.
Map of Suqian City Centre
Map of Suqian
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Understand
[edit]- See also: Imperial China
Suqian is the hometown of Xiang Yu, the King of Western Chu. It has a civilization history of more than 5,000 years and a city history of more than 2,700 years. It was once the capital of the Zhongwu Kingdom. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It is known as "the pulse of Chinese civilization, the root of Jiangsu civilization, and the soul of Chu-Han culture" . Suqian is one of the birthplaces of wine culture and is known as the capital of Chinese liquor. The two famous liquors Yanghe and Shuanggou are produced here. Suqian is home to two large freshwater lakes, Luoma Lake and Hongze Lake. Many rivers such as the Grand Canal, the ancient Yellow River, and the Huaishu New River pass through the area. Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River six times and stayed here five times. He praised Suqian as "the best place in spring."
Get in
[edit]- 1 Railway Station. Railway Station is connected to Xu-Yan Railway, Ning-Su Railway (planned), and Hexin High-speed Railway and Lian-Zhen Railway, and has the important function of the second channel of Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway.
- Transport Airport (under planning). Transportation Airport has been included in the preliminary research project of Suqian City in 2024. It is planned to complete the preliminary site and airspace assessment and other related research by the end of 2024, and continue to carry out analysis and research on the impact of Suqian Transportation Airport on the regional aviation market and comprehensive transportation system. We will strive to include it in the national transportation airport layout plan in 2025 and complete the construction of Suqian Transportation Airport in 2035.
Get around
[edit]- City Bus. The bus routes in Suqian City are widely covered and the fares are affordable, making it the main choice for tourists to travel within the city.
- Taxi. Taxi service in Suqian is standardized and reasonably priced, suitable for tourists to travel short distances in the city.
- Car rental. Tourists can also choose to rent a car and drive themselves, enjoying a more free and flexible way of travel.
- . The main shared bicycles in Suqian are Hellobike and Qingju shared electric motorcycles.
See
[edit]Historical sites
[edit]- 1 Sihong Ancient Xucheng Scenic Area, Ancient Xu City scenic spot, Southern New City, Sihong County. 8:00-22:00. This is a scenic area full of historical and cultural heritage, where tourists can experience the historical features of the ancient Xu Kingdom.
- 2 The Ancestral Home of Xiang Yu, No. 288, Huanghe South Road, Sucheng District. 8:30 -16:30. Xiang Yu's hometown is a good place to learn about the history of the Chu-Han contention. The scenic area includes historical relics such as Xiang Yu Temple, Xiang Yu Statue, and ancient battlefield. ¥80.
Parks and nature
[edit]- 3 Lakeside Park, Yingchun Avenue, Hubin New Town, Suyu District. Located in the center of Suqian City, Lakeside Park is a scenic spot with natural scenery and lakes as its theme. The park has natural landscapes such as lakes and lotus ponds, as well as cultural landscapes such as the lakeside music fountain. It is a good place for citizens to take a leisure walk and ride.
- 4 Hongze Lake Wetland Park, Chengtou Village, southeast of Linhuai Town, Sihong County. 8:00 - 17:30. Hongze Lake Wetland Park, officially known as the Hongze Lake Wetland National Nature Reserve, is located in the southeast of Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, and in the northwest of Hongze Lake. It is the largest freshwater wetland nature reserve in Jiangsu Province and ranks 11th among China's inland freshwater wetlands and 2nd in East China in terms of significance.
- 5 San Tai Mountain Forest Park, Santaishan Avenue, Suyu District. 9:00 - 17:00. Santaishan Forest Park, whose full name is Jiangsu Santaishan National Forest Park, is located in the Hubin New District, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, on the shore of the beautiful Luoma Lake. ¥20-60.
- 6 Luoma Lake Tourist Resort. The resort integrates elements such as wetland culture, fishing culture, food culture, and canal culture, providing tourists with a rich cultural experience.
Museums
[edit]- 7 Suqian Museum, No. 188, Huanghe South Road. 9:00 -17:00. This is an important cultural facility in Suqian City, which showcases Suqian's history and culture, customs, economic development, social changes and folk art. It is an excellent place for tourists to learn about Suqian's history and culture.
Do
[edit]- 1 Luomahu Happy World, Auxiliary Road, Yulan Road, Xiaodian Street, Suyu District. Luomahu Happy World has many projects such as climbing the peak, magic castle, jungle crossing, etc., which are suitable for parent-child play and family entertainment.
- 2 Zaohe Longyun City, No. 26 Tongsheng Street, Suyu District. Zaohe Longyun City has a variety of entertainment projects, such as the Water Conservancy History, Shipping History, Longyun Palace and other cultural and museum venues, as well as flying theaters, 5D theaters and other entertainment facilities, which will bring you many surprises.
- 3 Jigao Niujiao MOMO Park, Happy Garden Resort, Niujiao Village, Hubin New District. Jigao Niujiao MOMO Park is designed with a variety of entertainment projects to combine education with entertainment, allowing children to learn knowledge while playing.
Buy
[edit]- Yundu peach carving. Yundu peach carving is a specialty of Yundu Village, Siyang County,. It is a characteristic handicraft of Suqian and is famous for its exquisite carving skills and unique artistic style.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Crystal Hawthorn Cake, Shop A8-1, West Water Street, Yuanjia Village, Shanheyuan, Xinzhuang Town, Suyu District. Crystal hawthorn cake has a crystal clear color, a soft and smooth texture, and a moderate sweetness and sourness. It is a traditional pastry in Suqian.The most famous shop is Qinjia Hawthorn Crystal Cake Shop in Yuanjia Village, Suyu District.
- 2 Xinyuan Lamb, Opposite to the Central Hospital of Malingshan Town, Xinyi City, Xuzhou City. Xinyuan mutton is favored by diners for its tender meat and unique flavor. Common cooking methods include stewing, roasting, boiling, etc.
- 3 Suqian bound pig’s trotters, 50 meters west of the intersection of Chu Street and Taihu Road. Suqian bound pig's trotters are delicious, crispy and not mushy. They are a traditional specialty of Suqian. ¥50.
- 4 Suqian Yellow Dog Pig's Head, No. 18-49, Dongcheng Waterfront, Yunhe Road, Xingfu Street. Suqian Yellow Dog Pig's Head is a traditional specialty of Suqian. The meat is tender and delicious, and even Emperor Qianlong praised it highly.The most famous one is the Huanggou Pig Head Meat Restaurant on Yunhe Road.
- 5 Suqian Wheel Cake, About 210 meters southwest of the Central Kindergarten of Buzi Town, Sucheng District, Zhongshan Road. Suqian Wheel Cake, a traditional Suqian delicacy, is crispy, sweet and delicious, and its production process is very sophisticated.The most famous shop selling Suqian wheel cakes is Guangda Tea Shop in Buzi Town, Sucheng District. This shop is the representative of the inheritance of Suqian wheel cakes and is run by the third-generation inheritor Liu Yuanmen. ¥10.
- 6 Sihong jujube, Taishan North Road, Sihong County. The flesh of Sihong jujube is crispy, juicy, sweet, has a small core and is highly edible.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Yanghe Daqu, Sihong County 50 meters. A famous liquor specializing in Suqian and one of the top ten famous liquors in China, it is known for its rich aroma and refreshing aftertaste. There are many varieties including Yanghe Daqu (55 degrees), low-alcohol Yanghe Daqu (38 degrees), Yanghe Dunhuang Daqu and Yanghe Dunhuang Puqu. ¥48 - 216.
- Millet soup. Millet soup is a traditional specialty drink in Suqian, featuring rich bone broth and soft wheat kernels. ¥20.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Double Star International Hotel, No. 108 Jingui Road, ☏ +86 52784298888. Five-star hotel. ¥540.
- 2 Xingchen International Hotel, No. 5 Yulan Road, Suyu District, ☏ +86 52782889888. Five-star hotel. ¥440.
- 3 Development Avenue Atour Hotel, Economic Development Zone, B-1, Lanting, Xiamen Road Yucheng, ☏ +86 527829966660. 4-star hotel. ¥240.
Connect
[edit]- Police phone number, ☏ 110.
- Fire alarm number, ☏ 119.
- Emergency hotline, ☏ 120.
- 1 Tourism Bureau, ☏ +86 52784338600.