Exploring Suzhou
The New Suzhou Museum opened in October 2006. Designed by renowned architect Ieoh Ming Pei, the museum houses the rich treasures of the 2,500-year-old city, and complements both the artifacts and Suzhou itself with its traditionally inspired yet contemporary architecture. The museum's main exhibits are bronzes and jades from between 2,500 years B.C. to 500 B.C. excavated from around Suzhou.