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Unusual Attractions in Suzhou

The Seven Cats of Shantang Street

Thanks to a bit of wordplay, seven auspicious stone cats guard this ancient canalside street.

Luohanyuan Shuangta (Twin Pagodas)

Two nearly identical Chinese pagodas stand side by side, along with ancient stone relics.

London Tower Bridge Replica

The Chinese have long been excellent at the art of copying, but this epic replica takes the biscuit.

Chongyuan Temple's Guanyin Statue

An enormous effigy of the goddess of compassion hides within the sanctuary.

Professor Dalin's Museum of Sex

9,000 years of carnal history is on display at China's original Museum of Sex.

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Ruiguang Tower

The earliest pagoda built in the beautiful Panmen Scenic Area of Suzhou.

2 miles from Suzhou

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Precious Belt Bridge

This bridge dates back to the 9th century and allows visitors to walk an ancient path amid modern industrial trappings.

4 miles from Suzhou

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