Why Suzhou?

The Yangtze River Delta - The Golden Triangle

Suzhou is a municipality of Jiangsu Province on the eastern coast of China. It is situated 100 km to the west of Shanghai and adjacent to east of Taihu Lake. It is seated on the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta - the Golden Triangle. The Golden Triangle is one of China's most densely populated areas with an estimated 70 million farmers in the region. Covering 1% of the country's total land area, this delta region yields 20% of the country's GDP and accounts for 6.7% of total farmed acreage in China.

	Agricultural Modernization Model

Suzhou is a model for agricultural modernization. It is at the forefront of agricultural advancements, diversification and experiments. As a model for agricultural modernization, Suzhou continuously attracts a large number of visiting government officials, agricultural experts, agricultural producers and traders, importers and exporters, businessmen, farmers and industrialists from all over China as well as from other countries.

	Tourism Appeal

		Strategically located in the center of Yangtze River Delta region with short distance to Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou, Suzhou is renowned for its historical heritage and natural beauty. The well developed infrastructure and social amenities in the Suzhou and Shanghai areas provide added attraction for both local and overseas traders visiting the trade shows, exhibitions, international conferences, seminars and symposiums held in conjunction with the exhibitions.
		Agriworld, located on the east bank of the scenic Taihu Lake and 20 minutes away from Suzhou City, benefits from the vast agricultural, industrial and commercial resources of the Yangtze Valley. Furthermore, it is strategically positioned to extend its services to the neighboring Shanghai area, the lower Yangtze Valley and the entire domestic Chinese and foreign markets. An additional feature is the fact that the Taihu region is famous for its natural scenic beauty and world-renowned tourist attractions.

	Favorable Business Environment

Suzhou with its 2,500 years of history is not only a paradize on earth, but also an "investment paradize". Over the past 20 years, Suzhou's economy has developed at a terrific pace, growing by 20% or more every year. Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou New District and Grand Suzhou area have attracted international investment worth US$30 billion. Over 7,000 enterprises, including 67 world famous companies have made their homes in Suzhou .

	Modern Infrastructure

Suzhou has a well-developed infrastructure to meet all business needs. An extensive network of expressways and roads and a forward-planning public works policy conveniently link Suzhou to adjacent cities like Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou.