An ancient city's new allure

Cultural development and overseas promotions are fueling Suzhou's inbound tourism, Yang Feiyue reports.

Gu Zhenhong moved gracefully to the soothing traditional Chinese music onstage at a hotel in Jiangsu province's Suzhou in late May.

Gu wore white silk clothes as he worshiped herbs before lighting them like incense. Wisps of smoke danced around him, filling the air with a pleasant aroma.