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Home Inn (Suzhou Shizilin) $26 0.4 mi 0.6 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Gloria Plaza Hotel Suzhou $98 0.8 mi 1.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Suzhou Zen 14.8 mi 23.8 km 4 of 5 stars
Italian Dining Yuozu 45.9 mi 73.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Humble Administrator's Garden 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Lion Forest Garden 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Liu Lingering Garden 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 14 attractions in Suzhou
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Attraction type: Factory tour, Factory outlet
Address: Suzhou
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“Really instructive and unique visit”
4 of 5 stars
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Vermont
Feb 27, 2008

I had the chance to visit a silk factory both in Suzhou and in Beijing and this one is definitely the most interesting. The actual production line showing how the thread is pulled from the steamed cocoon is really interesting (and cannot be seen in Beijing). It is fascinating to know when and how was silk discovered though... Read it... more

“Silk Mill”
4 of 5 stars
Geofflondon
London
Feb 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Yes it is interesting and worth a visit. The canteen or restaurant is very busy and buffet style. The food was okay and plenty of it. Prices well yes it did seem expensive by Chinese standards, still cheap by Euorpean prices, but you knew that the goods are genuine silk and you can pay by card. A big advantage is... more

“Suprisingly interesting”
3 of 5 stars
W0rld_Wander_Lust
Dorado, Puerto Rico
Jan 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Surprisingly interesting to see how the silk is pulled off the cocoons and spun into thread. The automatic looms are always fun to watch. The shop is very overpriced - double what the starting prices are on Guan Qian Jie in the city center. more

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