As integral part of the 4000 years' Chinese civilization, the unique culture of the Wu Region south of the refined temperament and feminine beauty instead of the masculine and robust. Such cultural characteristics are shown in the rich, clean rhythm of the Wu poetry, the sweet, mellow tone of the Wu dialect, the slow-paced and lingering melody of Kunqu Opera, the crisp and delightful tone of ballad singing, the quaint and lively calligraphy, the delicate and elegant landscape painting, the simplistic and cursive engraving of seals, the merry and vivid New Year's pictures of Taowu wood-block printing, etc. 

An artistic manifestation of the age-old philosophy, the Wu Culture seeks the informal and the natural, the mild and soft lines, the enduring impression and implicit sense of beauty. Apart from the ancient architecture and folklore, the fine elements of Suzhou's art and culture can best be seen in the various museums, notably, the Municipal Museum, the Theatrical Museum, the Museum of Folklore, the Museum of Engraved Stone Tablets, the Museum of Suzhou Embroidery Art, the Silk Museum, etc.