Suzhou University | A must-visit place in beautiful Suzhou to inspire children’s university dreams
|A must-go spot in beautiful Suzhou to inspire your children’s college dreams. Suzhou University, one of the most beautiful university campuses in China,
On the south side of the Pingjiang Historical and Cultural District, a famous scenic spot in Suzhou, which is known as a paradise, and on the west side of the Waicheng River, there is a century-old famous school, which is the famous Suzhou University. In the history of Suzhou, it was still a beautiful scenic spot, Tianci Village. The headquarters of Suzhou University is located in Tianci Village, so it is also called Suzhou University Tianci Village Campus and is one of the most beautiful university campuses in China.
There are many famous scenic spots in Suzhou. Suzhou Gardens, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Suzhou Museum and other scenic spots are famous far and wide, but the beauty of Soochow University is not inferior to these scenic spots. Therefore, visiting Soochow University has become an indispensable itinerary for many tourists, especially young literary and artistic people, after arriving in Suzhou.
The history of Suzhou University can be traced back to Soochow University more than 120 years ago. Soochow University is a church university founded in Suzhou in 1900 by the American Christian Supervisory Board. Its predecessor was Bo Xi Academy in Tiancizhuang. In 1900, Bo Xi Academy merged with Gongxiang Academy, also located in Suzhou, and Zhongxi Academy in Shanghai to form Soochow University, becoming one of the 13 Christian universities established by Christian missionaries in China.
Soochow University is the Chinese name and the English name is Soochow University. Its earliest school motto was the English motto Unto a Full-grown Man. During the Republic of China, Yang Yongqing, the first Chinese president of Soochow University, adopted "Nourish the righteousness of the world and the earth, and perfect the ancient and modern people" from "Mencius" as the Chinese motto of Soochow University. It was later adopted. Suzhou University continues to use it.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Soochow University was organized into Southern Jiangsu Normal University. In the same year, it was renamed Jiangsu Normal University. In 1982, it was officially renamed Suzhou University.
Suzhou University still retains more than a dozen old buildings from the Soochow University period, including the Old School Gate, Bell Tower, Jingzheng Building, Red Building, Chunhui Building, Qiuyun Building, Xiarun Building, Dongrui Building, etc., among which they are the most representative of Soochow University. The most famous one is the Bell Tower, so the Bell Tower has become the landmark building of Suzhou University.
The Bell Tower was the most important building during the Soochow University period, facing the school gate and located at the core of the old campus. The bell tower was built in 1903 and named Lin Hall in 1907 in memory of the founder Lin Lezhi. And because there is a square bell tower built on the main building of the bell tower, many people call this tower the bell tower, and Lintang's name has gradually been forgotten. When the graduation season comes every year, the Bell Tower becomes a must-visit place for students who graduate and leave school to take photos.
In May 2013, the former site of Soochow University, including the Bell Tower and Jingzheng Tower, was announced by the State Council as the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
The former site of Jinghai Women's Normal School, located to the north of the former site of Soochow University, is also an attractive attraction on the Tiancizhuang campus of Suzhou University. Jinghai Women's Normal School, referred to as Jinghai Women's Normal School, was formerly the Jinghai Girls' School founded in 1902.
Soochow, Soochow, is a man among the best, and is highly respected by the world. The mountains bear the sea, the spring blossoms and the autumn fruits are abundant, and the sound of education is reflected in the world.
Entering Soochow University, you will find not only the profound cultural heritage of Soochow University, but also the Jiangnan style of Suzhou and the romantic sentiment of Europe. This kind of university campus is really worth your visit.
Two ways to make an appointment to enter the school are here
✅Fresh graduates from Suzhou University🎓
Open the "Soochow University Alumni Service Platform" small page 🍊
After binding the electronic alumni card, you can make an appointment to return to school on the homepage.
✅Citizens and tourists
Open the "Soochow University" official account
2023 Summer Campus Open Day 7🈷️15-8🈷️20
(8:00-11:30 am, 12:30-16:00 pm)
There are 400 places available every day. Remember to come on time at 8 o'clock every day.
Bring your ID card after making a successful reservation
Visit Suzhou University on foot from Tiancizhuang Campus (main campus)
Bell Tower, Lover's Slope, Old School Gate...everywhere you go there are movies happening📸
There are often kittens near the library and canteen🐱
It’s very camera-like to take photos with, so you can bring some cat food.