Suzhou New District, west of the old town: manufacturing and R&D employers, newer housing than Gusu and easier parking, with Tiger Hill and the western hills behind it.
At a glance
Life without Chinese
Metro access
Quiet at night
Value for money
Good for students
What is around
Metro30
Supermarket5
Park13
Pharmacy0
International hospital6
Shopping mall4
Counted from OpenStreetMap data for this district.
What works
Newer flats with lifts and parking
Close to the New District's employers
Cheaper than the Industrial Park for a comparable building
What to expect
Less atmosphere than the old town
Spread out; a car or scooter helps
Fewer international services than the Industrial Park
Suits:Working professionalsFamiliesStaying a year or more