Suzhou Museum

"This building thrives on juxtapositions of old and new...museum houses historical objects from Suzhou's ancient past and an impressive collection of Ming and Qing Dynasty paintings and calligraphy. " Full review

"Houses a collection of 30,000 Chinese artifacts, including 18th-century porcelain vases, silk tapestries, and Ming dynasty landscape paintings. Take a break from art viewing in the museum's teahouse" Full review

"A modern interpretation of Suzhou architecture, with its confluence of water, courtyards and a distinctive grey-and-white motif...collection contains a fascinating array of jade, ceramics and textiles" Full review