Culture vulture or just feeling Tom Cruise by iclee
If you visit Suzhou, make sure you do not miss to trek to their restaurants/clubs beside the canals. Suzhou is littered with winding canals interconnected by small but sturdy bridges. We got lost before finally arriving at this romantic spot. You can choose a long boat to have a romantic dinner or spot any suitable restaurants. Some do not have any English menus nor an English translator. The sweet and sour monk truly melts in your mouth. I've tasted the same dish in Shangrila hotel, Shanghai but it did not taste the same. The Suzhou variety was far superior in taste. If you are the squemish kind who abhors dining near waterways, I suggest you just do a Tom Cruise and savor the ambiance. At night, the restaurants and boats are filled with red lanterns that lend a happy feeling.