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Suzhou is an amazing city to live and to discover, lots of fun and love here.

I lived in Suzhou for three years. It's full of friendly enough people but the level of English is not very good. Getting to Shanghai is easy, but it involves a patient wait at the local train station and a taxi journey there too. The taxi drives can be chaotic. Make sure you have where you want to go written down on a piece of paper. There's not much to do in the evening, outwith Li Gong Di bar area, and a few other °µÍø½ûÇø spots such as Bookworm, but as you have a family I doubt you will be enjoying the single life. The main employer for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Suzhou is XJTLU in the city. Be cautious if this is where her job offer has come from.

China is an enormous nation. Where you live will determine your ability to adjust to China. Since you are from the States, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that China is absolutely NOTHING like the American media says it is like. The bad news is that most Americans (but not all, after all I am an American) have a very difficult time adapting to it.

I have my blog about China that covers many issues and questions that you might have. I suggest you check it out. If you have further questions, you can send me a personal message.

I would agree with the above but add that a lot of foreigners in China tend to 'look the other way' to the enormity of the police state, corruption, surveillance and human rights abuses. You only need to take a quick flight to Taiwan to see that China is as close to a modern day 1985 this side of Pyongyang.

Hello @Wakup... I'm intrigued at your closing sentence. What is the issue with XJTLU?

Hi there, I know it was a long time ago, but how did you sort the problem? Mu husband was offered a position in Suzhou city, but we are about to refuse since we can not afford the International Schools. All of them cost around 200,000 RBM!!!! Are there other options for foreign children, besides theseexpensive schools? Thank you.

Hi there, could you be more specific about the job at the university? Why should we be cautious, since we are considering accepting an offer?Thanks

@wakup Hi, could you please let me know why a person has to be careful if offered a job at XJTLU? Thanks

I taught at World International English learning center for about a year (it's in the New Emerald City walking mall).  But beware, there is a notorious sadistic American-hating police officer in that city that will hound anyone whose paperwork is anything less than perfect.