Excursion #2 The Canal 水

We often took extremely crowded public buses and taxis to explore the city. There was also a substantial amount of walking. On our second class excursion, we took the city bus to a canal which surrounds Suzhou. On the hour-long boat ride, a vocalist sang ancient Chinese folk songs along with her musical instrument, the erhu, while the tour guide spoke about the structures we passed. We enjoyed beautifully lit paths, trees, parks, and bridges. Here are a couple photos highlighting our experience...