Places of interest

Shuangfeng town enjoys profound culture and a long religious history. It has been honored as a National Beautiful Town, Home of China's Mutton Food and the Base of National Fishing Training Competition.

Zheng He, China's most famous mariner, started his expeditions from the harbour of Taicang in the 14th century. The historic city district – near where the Yangtze empties into the East China Sea – with its temple complex and original restaurants is an unforgettable excursion.

A visit to Suzhou, founded in 514 BC, with its classic gardens declared a world heritage by UNESCO, is a journey into the long history of China. When walking along the canals, you unavoidably feel like you are back in the time of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Entering the typical tea houses and small theatres or going through the picturesque gardens is a one-of-a-kind experience.

As one of the noted historic and cultural cities in the country, Shanghai has more than 70 sites of historical interest and cultural relics, which best represent the distinctive characteristic of Shanghai regional culture. Shanghai is the Paradise of gourmets, where you may find thousands of restaurants that serve a complete list of China's major famous cuisines and various foreign foods. Shanghai also received the name of 'Exhibition of the World Architecture'. The city has a collection of buildings with different architectural styles along the Bund and elsewhere of the city. The Financial and Trade Building, the International Convention Center and the Oriental Pearl Television Tower in Pudong Area, flanked by the magnificent Nanpu and Yangpu Bridges, which are connected by the city's elevated inner beltway, and the Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Grand Theater on People Square. All these bring the city a brand-new look. From the Maritim Hotel & Conference Center Taicang, it takes only 20 minutes with the high-speed train to reach the center of Shanghai.