Suzhou Times Square

Yesterday we decided to go to Times Square. This time was the second time we would be visiting Time Square. The first time was before the grand opening and many stores were not ready for shoppers. This time things have changed. There were quite a few of stores open for shopping and also a few more getting ready for opening.

I would call Times Square a high end shopping area in Suzhou. It has many name brands. You can find anything from electrical appliances and gadgets to clothes. It is very modern and has alot of the foreign eating places. I do not recall seeing any local food or local restaurants yet. There was a Papa John's Restaurant, Pizza Hut, KFC, different coffee houses, and a Burger King. I think this is the first Burger King in Suzhou.

As far as shopping, you can get all the high end name brands that we all know and a few high end European name brands the we don't all know.

From the two pictures, it seems like the area was completely empty. It was a cold 0C, 32F outside so many people were inside using the gateways between the different shopping building. Inside the shopping center was a different story. Outside, you could see the special decorations for Chinese New Year, which by the way begins on Monday.

The first picture shows various oxen frolicking around a sign that reads Happy New Year. The second picture shows a pair of yellow fish and a pair of red fish. The word fish (yu, 鱼) has the same sound as riches or abundance. Therefore fish signify never being without.

I was looking for the worlds largest LED screen. It is suppose to be in this plaza, however I could not find this TV screen. What I did find was a women playing a harp. I found this interesting.

I would have to say the most enjoyable place for my son was called Family Kingdom. This place has many video games and other games like a typical Chuck E. Cheese Pizza place. This place does have a restaurant, but I can not remember what food it served. Also, it has mechanical rides for some of the smaller children.

As far as location. It is right across the street from the Shilla Hotel and Modern Plaza. When I find the largest LED Screen, I will be sure to let everyone know.