Suzhou New District has the world-renowned ancient city of Suzhou located on its east wing and the picturesque Taihu Lake, which covers over 36,000 hectares, standing to its west. On the south side of the district are lush rolling mountains stringing together the Shihu Lake Scenic Spot, Dongting East-West Mountain Scenic Spot, Tianling Scenic Spot, Hanshan Temple, and the Tiger Hill Scenic Spot.
The district has four distinctive seasons, a mild climate, and friendly temperatures, which is since ancient times a precious land of elegant Jiangnan landscapes and profound Wu culture.