I'm wondering if anyone has any good hair salons they go to where they are comfortable cutting foreigner hair types?

My hair is pretty curly so it tends to be a bit different from cutting straight hair.

Can connect me by ShenEric_ in WeChat if have any questions

I would be travelling to Suzhou for a work trip {5 days} early December and would have my evening and nights free. I would like to do some sightseeing if possible. My work would be at SIP area. What could I see at night?

p.s. I will be travelling alone and don't speak Chinese. I have been to Shanghai before and survived with the translation all. i am not into nightlife.

Next month I wanna invite my friends for bbq during wintertime. Any suggestions? Any help is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Hi, I am planning on a stay at Pan Pacific Suzhou in January. Is the hotel as good as it looks in pictures?

And are there any nearby halal restaurants at the hotel?

Hello everyone,

Does someone know if Suzhou has or will have Christmas Markets like in Europe?

I want to connect with creative people, know interesting places like speakeasy or underground places in Suzhou, any recommendations???

In Suzhou now, staying at a hotel on Shiquanlu. Figured out how to use the rail today.. I think i can manage buses.

Will have to work most days but have free time in the morning and evenings.

Any recommendation for good restaurant/cafe/snacks in the area?

Any other places of recommendation? I plan to visit the gardens in the area, and tongli watertown one of the evenings. I would love to visit a bookstore, calligraphy supply store, local handicraft etc.

Thanks!

Hi lovely people of Suzhou. I am planning for a trip to Shanghai in middle January 2025 and a 3d2n trip to Suzhou. I have some questions that I would love for you guys to answer.

1. I do not speak any Chinese. How are the English of the locals specifically at restaurants or shops?
2. Is halal food easy to look for at Suzhou
3. Any recommendations for activities would be lovely

Thank you all in advance ❤

site: Suzhou Olympic Sports Center(苏州奥体中心) 羽毛球训练厅 court 10

time: Sunday, November 10, 2024, 19:00 - 21:00 (2 hours)

total court fee: 140 RMB (23 RMB/person for 6 players)

level: beginner friendly

max ppl: 6

I can offer 3 rackets and shuttles.

Anyone interested can leave me a message .

My wechat is : sunbo763156373

Hello,

I am considering a job offer in Suzhou, but the school is located in SIP. They offer 2k housing allowance, but from what I’m searching online this isn’t enough for SIP area. Is there affordable housing in the area? Or how is public transport? Would it be convenient to live in a more affordable area and commute everyday?

Appreciate any advice 🙏🏻

Edit: I understand this might not be enough for SIP area. I prefer a 1 bedroom, no need for 2 bedroom. I can pay a bit extra out of my salary. Is 28k salary before tax enough in Suzhou?

I am visiting Suzhou next April and am very interested in high-quality artisanal crafts. I am especially interested in master-crafted fans, but I appreciate all of the handmade arts. I recently ran across mention of the Suzhou Artisan Garden, but I can find little about it. I can't even find its location! Can anyone tell me about this site or any others where I might find authentic artisans and their artworks? I am not at all interested in the typical touristy junk.

Hey, how can I order food directly to my door? Do I need a special App? How does it work?

Hi all, going to Suzhou for the 1st time doing as a day trip from Shanghai around mid November on a weekday and is really interested in trying out the hairy crabs at YangCheng Lake but i have some questions in which hopefully any people can help to assist in solving :)

1. Can i didi to yangcheng lake from central of suzhou around 5pm and find restaurants just to eat the hairy crab? What time is the best to go and is it very crowded (to and fro)?

2. Any tips for not getting ripped off if i were to eat at yangcheng lake restaurants?

3. Perhaps as an alternative, is there any good hairy crab restaurants located in central Suzhou that takes in the crab from YangCheng lake and sell them?

Thank you in advance!

I’m going to Shanghai for 4 days in April, but I’m going to spend one of those as a day trip in Suzhou. Im not sure how it looks regularly or if this is mostly during holidays, but my mom and I will definitely want to go on a little boat ride around the more water town side of everything, but I’m not sure how much it’ll be for 2 people and how to research it, cause everything that comes up is like $300 full day packages which I’m not interested in.

So far on the itinerary we’ve got general ideas of what to check out like - Pingjiang road, humble administrators and lingering garden, shantang street,, but idk, Also especially excited for the pingjiang area as I’m a hugeee fan of The Untamed/陈情令/魔道祖师 and I hear there’s a lot of related products around there :)

we will have some activities on weekend

my wechat is : shensunbo

Hi, I'm living in Suzhou and like play video games. I'd like to play party games such as Mario Party or Super smash bros with friends but there's no one play games around. Is there any group like this can I join in?

Hello everyone, my name is Sehan (思瀚) I am a first year medical student in Soochow University's Du-shu Lake Campus.

Hey everyone! I'm new to China. I’m still getting used to the culture and surroundings, and I’d love to make some Chinese friends to help me feel more at home and learn more about the local way of life.

If anyone’s up for a chat, showing me around, or even sharing recommendations for cool spots to check out, feel free to reach out! Looking forward to connecting! 😊

Hello, where in Suzhou can I buy good (fake) clothes?

I’ve been looking for indoor/outdoor swimming pools I can hopefully pay for monthly or annually to get my fitness back , I’m in SIP so closer to it would be fantastic .

Look for partners to play badminton in Suzhou Olympic Center. I am free at workday night and weekend.

Hi, I am an International Student currently studying in Suzhou, I am looking for a teacher that can help me to improve my chinese. I dont mind group classes as long as it can fit with my timetable. Is it possible to have this chinese class for around 5000 to 6000 RMB for around 3 months worth of class? Please contact via the private message here in reddit. Thanks.

Hi all. Will be in Suzhou soon and am looking for padel tennis courts. Does anyone know if there are any in the city?

I’ve always wanted to try mooncakes and this is like a golden chance as my dad will be visiting China next week. He’ll be staying somewhere around the High Tech Zone in Shengze Town, so I hope someone here can suggest some places where he can get traditional mooncakes(baked)? TIA.

Ps: we’re Muslims so it’d be great if y’all can suggest halal brands actually, but ofc it’s totally fine if y’all can’t be sure- my dad can check it himself.

hey guys, I have a studio apartment for tent in SIP

44 m2, clean & quiet, perfect for 1/2 p

w. elevator, parking lot

location: #388 Dong Huan Rd (东环路388号恒润后街酒店公寓)

10 minutes walk from Hehuadang Station (subway #5)

not far from the old town, suzhou univ, Jinji lake, etc

no agency fee, rent includes internet costs

owner (me) easy to communicate with

feel free to contact me (19925302223) or find me on wechat w. this number

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Anyone go to this place close to Shiquan Street? Across from what was once the Bookworm.

What's your thoughts on the food there?

go cycling, walking or just drink together DM if interested:)

Hello everyone i am a student looking to study internationally in china specifically in suzhou Can you guys suggest a group chat to connect with other foreigners and Chinese people Possibly by WeChat discord, Thank you.