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outline Classic gardens Classic canals Classic silks Classic lakes Classic operas Classic cuisine Quotes and nicknames In 2001, listed by UNESCO as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Kunqu with hundreds of years of history continue to gain popularity in modern times. The Classic Operas of Suzhou are valued as more than mere performances; the two have exerted a great amount of influence on local and national culture, and guarantee that Suzhou and China remain intimately connected to their history and legacy. Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is the most famous, legendary both home and abroad. The second dish of a typical Suzhou banquet is Whitebait Soup. Biluo Shelled Shrimps are named after Bi Luo Chun tea, arguably the finest green tea in all of China, which comes from Suzhou. The fourth dish on any menu is Cracking Eel Paste, where rice field eels are broiled, stir-fried or quick-boiled. Watermelon Chicken is a dish that is braised and then marinated by using the watermelon. This allows a combination of both sweet and savory flavors. Nicknames of Suzhou include Capital of Silk, Land of Abundance, Gusu (姑苏), Cradle of the Wu Culture, World of Gardens, and Venice of the East. A very great and noble city... It has 1600 stone bridges under which a galley may pass. - Marco Polo 上有天堂下有蘇杭 Heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below. - Chinese saying 生在苏州，住在杭州，吃在广州，死在柳州。 Be born in Suzhou, live in Hangzhou, eat in Guangzhou, and die in Liuzhou. - Chinese saying 美不美太湖水 親不親故郷人 Beautiful or not beautiful, nothing is more beautiful than the waters of Taihu (Lake Tai). Related or not related, we are all the people of the same village. - Chinese saying back The charm, beauty, and complexity of Suzhou can all be depicted through its Classic Silks, true pieces of art. Even the smallest pieces of silk and embroideries require incredible amounts of patience, knowledge, technique, and skill, all of which have been passed down from generatio