GATE TO THE EAST - Suzhou, China

Intro - East Gate, also known as Oriental Gate, is the second tallest building in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China after Suzhou IFS. It was intended as a symbol of the gateway to the city, emphasizing the city's continuing importance in modern China. With a height of 301.8 meters, the building is located in the heart of Suzhou's China-Singapore industrial park. Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2016 at a cost of $700 million. Its location points precisely to the intersection of the historic east-west axis of Suzhou Old Town with the western shore of Jinji Lake. Attractions - The two-columned tower rises above the lake and is bordered by a towering arch. It is located directly above a large underground railway interchange that is fully integrated into the building. Although praised for its acknowledgment of its geographical and cultural context, it has received much criticism from the media, with some commentators seeing it as a pinnacle of 'landscape architecture'. statue of the 21st century. Hotels - Crown Plaza Suzhou Food & Restaurants - Blue Frog Shopping - Suzhou Center Building