Century-old Jianlu · GardenCentury-old Jianlu · Garden is located in the former residence of Cheng Xiaoqing, beside Shouxing Bridge in Shuangta Sub-district, Gusu District, Suzhou. Cheng Xiaoqing was the author of Huo Sang Detective Stories as well as a variety of detective and thriller novels. He was particularly famous worldwide for the Huo Sang Detective Stories series and also translated many Western-themed novels such as The Complete Sherlock Holmes. In 1923, he built the house Jianlu in Suzhou, which carries the implication of binding oneself like a silkworm in its cocoon a Chinese idiom meaning to get caught in ones own trap or constraints.Century-old Jianlu · Garden sits in the core area of the ancient city. The surrounding transportation is convenient, with direct access via Metro Lines 1 and 6. It is equipped with a multi-functional hall Qingxin Xuan, a kitchen and a private garden.Tucked away in an alley of the bustling city, Century-old Jianlu · Garden allows visitors to immerse themselves in the life of the ancient Gusu city characterized by small bridges, flowing water and residential houses. It is a high-end boutique residence with profound cultural connotations. Meticulously designed and built, Century-old Jianlu · Garden is committed to becoming a quiet, comfortable and warm home for you in the ancient Gusu city.
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