This is an old photo of Suzhou, Jiangsu, taken by a group of British journalists traveling in China in 1913. It is very classic and a very rare historical and cultural material! These old photos can let you know the scene of Suzhou more than 111 years ago! Let's take a look at these classic photos now!

The photo above shows Suzhou Nanma Bridge in 1913.

The picture shows Suzhou Nanma Bridge in 1913. Nanma Bridge, also known as ChaoTianqiao and Qifu Bridge, is located at the southern end of Qimenwai Street! Originally a wooden bridge, it was later converted into a stone bridge in the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a stone arch bridge with the characteristics of a water town, and the Jiangnan residence with white walls and tile roofs is next to the bridge!

The photo above shows Suzhou Xianghua Bridge in 1913.

The picture shows Suzhou Xianghua Bridge in 1913, which is located at the west end of the old street in Huangdai Town, Suzhou! After many repairs and reconstructions, the bridge is a single-span four-stone slab bridge! Behind the bridge is a characteristic Suzhou residence built along the river!

The photo above shows Suzhou Midu Bridge in 1913.

The picture shows Suzhou Midu Bridge in 1913, formerly known as Modu Bridge, which is located in the southeast of Suzhou City! The bridge was built in the second year of Dade in Yuan Dynasty (1298), and it is a very special single-hole stone arch bridge!

The photo above shows Suzhou in 1913, and the Twin Towers

The picture shows Suzhou Twin Towers in 1913. The Twin Towers were built in the Taiping and Xingguo period of the Northern Song Dynasty, and the distance between them is about 21 meters. Because of the identical architectural design of the Twin Towers, they are also called "Brother Towers"!

The photo above shows Suzhou and Soochow University in 1913.

The picture shows Soochow University in Suzhou in 1913. Soochow University is the predecessor of Suzhou University, which was founded in 1911! See the picture is the main building of Soochow University, a European-style building!

The photo above shows Suzhou in 1913, and the square tower

The picture shows Suzhou square tower in 1913, which is also called Wenxing Pavilion! The square tower was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, near the East City Wall, next to the moat! The square tower has become the landmark building of Suzhou University. I see many children playing near the square tower in the picture!

The photo above shows Suzhou in 1913, near the square tower.

The picture shows a river near the square tower in Suzhou in 1913. The river is clear, and a boat is driving on the river, rippling in circles!

The photo above shows Suzhou in 1913, and the Ruiguang Pagoda

The picture shows the Ruiguang Pagoda in Suzhou in 1913. The Ruiguang Pagoda was built in the Soochow period of the Three Kingdoms, with 13 floors at first, and then rebuilt as 7 floors in the Song Dynasty! There is a man standing on a similar "archway" building in front of the Ruiguang Tower!

The photo above shows Suzhou in 1913, and the scenery near the Ruiguang Tower

The picture shows the scenery near the Ruiguang Tower in Suzhou in 1913. A path winds from the Ruiguang Tower to the river here, and a stone bridge crosses the river. At this time, two pedestrians are leading horses!

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