# Suqian

Suqian (Sùqiān 宿迁）is a city of about 5 million (2020) in the northern part of Jiangsu Province, on the northern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, between ​​Xuzhou City, Lianyungang City, and Huai'an City. It is the core city of the Xuzhou Metropolitan Area and the Jianghuai Ecological Economic Zone. Moreover, this historical city is known as the "First City of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal". It has a profound historical and cultural heritage but a modern urban appearance.

## Understand

    See also: Imperial China
Suqian is the hometown of Xiang Yu, the King of Western Chu. It has a civilization history of more than 5,000 years and a city history of more than 2,700 years. It was once the capital of the Zhongwu Kingdom. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage. It is known as "the pulse of Chinese civilization, the root of Jiangsu civilization, and the soul of Chu-Han culture" . Suqian is one of the birthplaces of wine culture and is known as the capital of Chinese liquor. The two famous liquors Yanghe and Shuanggou are produced here. Suqian is home to two large freshwater lakes, Luoma Lake and Hongze Lake. Many rivers such as the Grand Canal, the ancient Yellow River, and the Huaishu New River pass through the area. Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River six times and stayed here five times. He praised Suqian as "the best place in spring."

## Get in

* 33.874569118.262871 Railway Station. Railway Station is connected to Xu-Yan Railway, Ning-Su Railway (planned), and Hexin High-speed Railway and Lian-Zhen Railway, and has the important function of the second channel of Beijing-Shanghai High-speed Railway. (updated Oct 2024)

## Get around

* City Bus. The bus routes in Suqian City are widely covered and the fares are affordable, making it the main choice for tourists to travel within the city. (updated Oct 2024)
* Taxi. Taxi service in Suqian is standardized and reasonably priced, suitable for tourists to travel short distances in the city. (updated Oct 2024)
* Car rental. Tourists can also choose to rent a car and drive themselves, enjoying a more free and flexible way of travel. (updated Oct 2024)
* Shared bikes. The main shared bicycles in Suqian are Hellobike and Qingju shared electric motorcycles. (updated Oct 2024)

## See
### Historical sites

* 33.440227118.2083131 Sihong Ancient Xucheng Scenic Area, Ancient Xu City scenic spot, Southern New City, Sihong County. Daily 08:00-22:00. This is a scenic area full of historical and cultural heritage, where tourists can experience the historical features of the ancient Xu Kingdom. (updated Sep 2024)
* 33.93784118.302462 The Ancestral Home of Xiang Yu, No. 288, Huanghe South Road, Sucheng District. Daily 08:30 -16:30. Xiang Yu's hometown is a good place to learn about the history of the Chu-Han contention. The scenic area includes historical relics such as Xiang Yu Temple, Xiang Yu Statue, and ancient battlefield. ¥80. (updated Sep 2024)

### Parks and nature

* 34.05643118.2727493 Lakeside Park, Yingchun Avenue, Hubin New Town, Suyu District. Located in the center of Suqian City, Lakeside Park is a scenic spot with natural scenery and lakes as its theme. The park has natural landscapes such as lakes and lotus ponds, as well as cultural landscapes such as the lakeside music fountain. It is a good place for citizens to take a leisure walk and ride. (updated Sep 2024)
* 33.2474118.328964 Hongze Lake Wetland Park, Chengtou Village, southeast of Linhuai Town, Sihong County. Daily 08:00 - 17:30. Hongze Lake Wetland Park, officially known as the Hongze Lake Wetland National Nature Reserve, is located in the southeast of Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, and in the northwest of Hongze Lake. It is the largest freshwater wetland nature reserve in Jiangsu Province and ranks 11th among China's inland freshwater wetlands and 2nd in East China in terms of significance. (updated Sep 2024)
* 34.04074118.336035 San Tai Mountain Forest Park, Santaishan Avenue, Suyu District. Daily 09:00 - 17:00. Santaishan Forest Park, whose full name is Jiangsu Santaishan National Forest Park, is located in the Hubin New District, on the shore of the beautiful Luoma Lake. ¥20-60. (updated Sep 2024)
* 118.05174118.051746 Luoma Lake Tourist Resort. The resort integrates elements such as wetland culture, fishing culture, food culture, and canal culture, providing tourists with a rich cultural experience. (updated Sep 2024)

### Museums

* 33.938362118.2977317 Suqian Museum, No. 188, Huanghe South Road. Daily 09:00 -17:00. This is an important cultural facility, which showcases Suqian's history and culture, customs, economic development, social changes and folk art. It is an excellent place for tourists to learn about Suqian's history and culture. (updated Oct 2024)

## Do

* 34.032797118.2409981 Luomahu Happy World, Auxiliary Road, Yulan Road, Xiaodian Street, Suyu District. Luomahu Happy World has many projects such as climbing the peak, magic castle, jungle crossing, etc., which are suitable for parent-child play and family entertainment. (updated Oct 2024)
* 34.032857118.0916142 Zaohe Longyun City, No. 26 Tongsheng Street, Suyu District. Zaohe Longyun City has a variety of entertainment projects, such as the Water Conservancy History, Shipping History, Longyun Palace and other cultural and museum venues, as well as flying theaters, 5D theaters and other entertainment facilities, which will bring you many surprises. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.988364118.1520933 Jigao Niujiao MOMO Park, Happy Garden Resort, Niujiao Village, Hubin New District. Jigao Niujiao MOMO Park is designed with a variety of entertainment projects to combine education with entertainment, allowing children to learn knowledge while playing. (updated Oct 2024)

## Buy

* Yundu peach carving. Yundu peach carving is a specialty of Yundu Village, Siyang County. It is a characteristic handicraft of Suqian and is famous for its exquisite carving skills and unique artistic style. (updated Oct 2024)

## Eat

* 34.082623118.0524131 Crystal Hawthorn Cake, Shop A8-1, West Water Street, Yuanjia Village, Shanheyuan, Xinzhuang Town, Suyu District. Crystal hawthorn cake has a crystal clear color, a soft and smooth texture, and a moderate sweetness and sourness. It is a traditional pastry in Suqian.The most famous shop is Qinjia Hawthorn Crystal Cake Shop in Yuanjia Village, Suyu District. (updated Oct 2024)
* 34.202349118.3649462 Xinyuan Lamb, Opposite to the Central Hospital of Malingshan Town, Xinyi City, Xuzhou City. Xinyuan mutton is favored by diners for its tender meat and unique flavor. Common cooking methods include stewing, roasting, boiling, etc. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.95635118.281693 Suqian bound pig’s trotters, 50 meters west of the intersection of Chu Street and Taihu Road. Suqian bound pig's trotters are delicious, crispy and not mushy. They are a traditional specialty of Suqian. ¥50. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.952077118.3063034 Suqian Yellow Dog Pig's Head, No. 18-49, Dongcheng Waterfront, Yunhe Road, Xingfu Street. Suqian Yellow Dog Pig's Head is a traditional specialty of Suqian. The meat is tender and delicious, and even Emperor Qianlong praised it highly.The most famous one is the Huanggou Pig Head Meat Restaurant on Yunhe Road. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.81595118.2245255 Suqian Wheel Cake, About 210 m southwest of the Central Kindergarten of Buzi Town, Sucheng District, Zhongshan Road. Suqian Wheel Cake, a traditional Suqian delicacy, is crispy, sweet and delicious, and its production process is very sophisticated.The most famous shop selling Suqian wheel cakes is Guangda Tea Shop in Buzi Town, Sucheng District. This shop is the representative of the inheritance of Suqian wheel cakes and is run by the third-generation inheritor Liu Yuanmen. ¥10. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.516923118.1934076 Sihong jujube, Taishan North Road, Sihong County. The flesh of Sihong jujube is crispy, juicy, sweet, has a small core and is highly edible. (updated Oct 2024)

## Drink

* 33.622874118.3902951 Yanghe Daqu, Sihong County 50 m. A famous liquor specializing in Suqian and one of the top ten famous liquors in China, it is known for its rich aroma and refreshing aftertaste. There are many varieties including Yanghe Daqu (55 degrees), low-alcohol Yanghe Daqu (38 degrees), Yanghe Dunhuang Daqu and Yanghe Dunhuang Puqu. ¥48 - 216. (updated Oct 2024)
* Millet soup. Millet soup is a traditional specialty drink in Suqian, featuring rich bone broth and soft wheat kernels. ¥20. (updated Oct 2024)

## Sleep

* 34.056759118.2757821 Double Star International Hotel, No. 108 Jingui Road, ☏ +86 52784298888. Five-star hotel. ¥540. (updated Oct 2024)
* 34.032687118.2929392 Xingchen International Hotel, No. 5 Yulan Road, Suyu District, ☏ +86 52782889888. Five-star hotel. ¥440. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.944188118.2841693 Development Avenue Atour Hotel, Economic Development Zone, B-1, Lanting, Xiamen Road Yucheng, ☏ +86 527829966660. 4-star hotel. ¥240. (updated Oct 2024)

## Connect

* Police phone number, ☏ 110. (updated Oct 2024)
* Fire alarm number, ☏ 119. (updated Oct 2024)
* Emergency hotline, ☏ 120. (updated Oct 2024)
* 33.958843118.218371 Tourism Bureau, ☏ +86 52784338600. (updated Oct 2024)

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