Suzhou is a prefecture level city in Anhui Province, abbreviated as "Qi", also known as Qicheng or Sucheng1. Located in the northernmost part of Anhui Province, at the border of Jiangsu, Shandong, Henan, and Anhui provinces, it borders the coast, is backed by the Central Plains, and is connected to Xuzhou to the north. It is one of the core cities of the Huaihai Economic Cooperation Zone. As of the end of 2022, the permanent resident population was 5.3 million. As of September 2023, the land area is 9939 square kilometers. As of October 2023, it has jurisdiction over 1 district, 4 counties, 18 streets, 93 towns, 1 township, and 4 townships. Has won 5 honorary titles such as National Civilized City, China Smart City, China Garden City, and China Forest City. In May 2023, it ranked 6th among "third tier cities" in the "2023 City Business Charm Ranking".
Suzhou is located in the central part of the Huaibei Plain, and its topography can be divided into three types: hills, plateaus, and plains; Belonging to the warm temperate semi humid monsoon climate zone, with a mild climate and distinct four seasons; The rivers within the territory belong to the Huai River system; As of September 2023, there are over 270 species of tree species from 53 families, including 1065 species from 236 families of traditional Chinese medicine; Rich in coal resources, it is one of the 13 large-scale coal bases planned by the state. It has abundant reserves of dolomite and marble, and Lingbi stone ranks first among the four wonders of China. The total regional GDP of the city in 2022 is 222.46 billion yuan
As of the end of 2022, there are a total of 4 ordinary colleges and universities, 16 secondary vocational education schools, 48 ordinary high schools, and 205 ordinary junior high schools in Suzhou; There are a total of 363 high-tech enterprises; There are 2158 health institutions, including 99 hospitals.
During the reign of King Zhuang of Zhou, Suzhou was known as the 'Land of Su', and during the Qin and Han dynasties, it became a hub for boats and carts, serving as a gateway between the nine provinces. During the Sui Dynasty, the "Tongji Canal" was opened, and Yongqiao, the predecessor of Sucheng, became a military stronghold. In 809 AD, the Tang Dynasty established Suzhou. The first peasant uprising in Chinese history, the Chu Han conflict, the Battle of Gaixia, and the Song Jin Fu's departure of troops all occurred here at the end of the Qin Dynasty. During the Liberation War, it was the main battlefield of the Huaihai Campaign. In 1999, the land was abolished and the city was established.
Suzhou has convenient transportation, with the Beijing-Shanghai, Lanzhou-Lianyungang, and Suhuai railways, the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, and the Lianhuo, Jingfu, and Sixu expressways running vertically and horizontally. As of May 2022, there are a total of 9 national level intangible cultural heritage projects, including Zhuizi Opera, Sizhou Opera, and Huaibei Flower Drum Opera, and 30 provincial-level intangible cultural heritage projects. As of February 2023, there are a total of 7 national 4A level tourist attractions, including Suzhou Museum, Huangzangyu National Forest Park, Lingbi Qishi Cultural Park, and Lingbi Modern Agriculture Expo Park, as well as 18 national 3A level tourist attractions.
In 2024, Suzhou City achieved a regional GDP of 245.73 billion yuan, an increase of 5.1% over the previous year
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