From Aranya to sports centers, Suzhou adds more places to explore

Suzhou has recently welcomed a number of new places to eat, play and explore. Here are some of the latest additions.

Aranya Changshu

Aranya Group will open its seventh destination nationwide by Kuncheng Lake in Changshu阿那亚·常熟. Drawing on Changshu's 3,000-year tradition of valuing education, Aranya has introduced the concept of an "ideal community centered on learning." Children can take classes in nature and arts, adults can attend lectures and performances just steps from home and older residents can build their own social circles through community groups and activity centers.

Multiple sports parks will be built along the lake shore, featuring tennis courts, basketball courts, football fields, pickleball courts, skate parks, swimming pools and gyms.

Bookstores, cultural workshops, theaters, galleries, lectures by scholars and international youth exchange programs will create spaces for people of all ages to learn and engage with others. A range of emerging sports and lifestyle brands, community canteens and high-quality hotels are also set to move in.

Tennis Courts at Suzhou Olympic Sports Center

After renovation, nine purple tennis courts苏州奥体中心 have reopened with 400 spectator seats. You can scan the mini-program code below to make reservations.

Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art

Situated next to Jinji Lake and the "Suzhou Eye" Ferris Wheel, the museum苏州当代美术馆 officially opened to the public on Sunday. Designed by Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group, the museum has a floor area of 59,500 square meters, including 11,300 square meters of exhibition space. A four-month opening art season has also opened.

ALDI

The Yinshan Dream Mall branchALDIALDI奥乐齐超市(尹山梦之城店) opened on Saturday. Its first store in Xiangcheng District, located at Yonglong Jinjie奥乐齐(永隆金街店), is scheduled to open in November.

Kunshan Qidian Tennis Park

The well-equipped venue启点网球公园 boasts several standard courts, and is designed to serve various purposes, from hosting competitions and training to providing courses for children.

Jinling Sports Park

Originally a coach station, the sports parkJLP+金陵运动公园 covers about 8,000 square meters, and has professional facilities for basketball, badminton, squash and fencing, along with a gym and a billiards hall. There are also places for dining and chess and card games.

Dayang Mountain Equestrianism Center

Construction is nearing completion. The modern equestrian complex大阳山马术运动中心 will bring together professional competitions, training, courses and member activities.