Former Suzhou Customs Tax Department

The Former Suzhou Customs Tax Department features granite facades, brick walls, Doric columns, and an octagonal dome with marble interior decorations.

Built in 1927, this structure replaced earlier customs buildings that were destroyed during the Small Swords Society rebellion of 1853 and Taiping Revolution of 1860.

The building represents the evolution of Chinese customs administration, combining traditional Chinese architectural elements with Western influences during a period of international trade expansion.

Located in central Suzhou at coordinates 31.28957, 120.6389, the building stands as a protected historical site open to visitors interested in administrative heritage.

The structure houses Asia's largest mechanical clock tower, constructed with mechanisms similar to London's Big Ben, marking a significant technological achievement of its time.

Location: Suzhou

Address: 7JPV+X6M, Cui Ting Lu, Gu Su Qu, Su Zhou Shi, Jiang Su Sheng, China, 215007 215007 Su Zhou Shi

GPS coordinates: 31.28957,120.63890

Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:04