Nanmen and Shilu business districts will soon put on new faces. Let's take a quick look!
Nanmen Business District
Renderings of Suzhou Tower@WeChat ID: szgsfb
First built in 1996, Suzhou Tower is the core business complex in Nanmen. For Suzhou locals, it's their "time-honored" mall and the byword of high level and quality. The renovation is scheduled to begin this year after a series of preparation conducted in 2021.
The West Tower will incorporate the element of kesi, and create a street-like setting with the help of plants, outdoor space and various lifestyle forms. The East Tower will focus on the social needs of the youth and build a multi-dimensional, diversified and colorful social area.
Rendering of Gemdale Plaza@WeChat ID: szgsfb
Gemdale Plaza is synonymous with exquisite and fashionable lifestyles. When completed, it will introduce a range of high-end brands and develop into the leading business complex in Gusu District.
Shilu Business District
Rendering of Shilu new footbridge@WeChat ID: suzhoufabu365
According to the action plan on the beautification of Shilu Pedestrian Street, a new footbridge will be built to separate the pedestrians and vehicles and string together multiple commercial complexes.
Rendering of Huaiyang River@WeChat ID: suzhoufabu365
Besides, Huaiyang River will be restored to its former charm -- a distinctive water corridor running from south to north based on the city's waterway layout, which is expected to add more vitality to the commercial street area.
Renderings of China Central Place (Suzhou)@WeChat ID: suzhoufabu365
Located in the core area of Shilu Business District, China Central Place (Suzhou) includes classy office building, shopping center, garden-style commercial street, selected hotel, internationalized apartment, urban plaza, pingtan theater, art gallery, and more. It is scheduled to start operation in 2023.
Haishi Shantang@WeChat ID: suzhouwlv
As its name suggests, Haishi Shantang is situated on Shantang Street. It's designed as a showcase for Suzhou-style life and culture unique to Jiangnan water town. Haishi Shantang provides a variety of nighttime leisure options including teahouse, late-night eatery and open-air bar.
Shantangdu@WeChat ID: suzhoufabu365
You can also enjoy tunes, have a cup of tea, take a boat tour, or even drink a toast to "Tang Yin", a famous painter, calligrapher, and poet of the Ming Dynasty, at Shantangdu, the first "floating" garden in China.
