Lifestyle comparison

Traditional Lifestyle in Suzhou

Close Neighborhood

In Suzhou's traditional houses, people live by the river. Several families share the kitchen and cook together. The neighborhood relationship is close.

Morden Life

Indifference relationship

People's lives are more fragmented and there is often a lack of communication between neighbors. Maybe for a long time, the two families as neighbors will not know each other.

Shared Courtyard

People can chat and communicate in the courtyard, which is a prominent feature of Suzhou traditional residence. Courtyards of different sizes and functions can make residential areas very interesting.

Water Market

People can buy what they want directly near their homes. The business areas is closely connected by rivers.

Centralized Market

The commercial area is usually outside the residential area, and the residential area and commercial area are relatively independent. Sometimes residents need to drive to these areas, which is not very convenient for them.

Private Balconies

In modern residential buildings, most families have private balconies and no courtyard that can be shared with neighbors. The housing type is relatively independent.