Suzhou Urban Developments and Economic Growth The Impact of Special Economic Zones and the Light Rail System

Authors

Songjie Li, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard Jackson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Suzhou, urban developments, economic growth, economic zones, light rail system

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Geography

Abstract

Suzhou, China is an ancient Chinese city facing rapid and wrenching changes. Located in the Delta of the Yangtze River some fifty miles northwest of Shanghai, it is famous for its classical gardens and numerous canals that connect to the famous Grand Canal and Tai Lake. Suzhou is frequently mislabeled as the “Venice of the East”, but Chinese people more likely to call it the “Paradise on Earth”. Written historical records indicate that people started to live in Suzhou area over 4000 years ago, it is one of the oldest settlements in Yangtze River basin.

Recommended Citation

Li, Songjie and Jackson, Dr. Richard (2013) "Suzhou Urban Developments and Economic Growth The Impact of Special Economic Zones and the Light Rail System," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 258.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/258