Metros of the World: Ten Fascinating Facts

Almost 200 cities in the world in more then sixty countries now have a metro system and billions of journeys are made on them  each year. Here are some fascinating facts on a mode of transport which  is part of everyday life in more and more cities  across the globe. 

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Suzhou: Silk City

After the completion of the Grand Canal during the Sui Dynasty, Suzhou found itself as one of the major trading centres of world. As a result of all the wealth being poured into the city, by the 12th century Suzhou had established itself as the leader in silk production and hundreds of gardens were built to serve as private retreats for the new wealthy upper class. 

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Epic scenery of Yangshou

An anomaly in the southwest of China, Yangshou serves as a welcome treat to western visitors travelling through this region. Almost everyone speaks some level of English and the main tourist strip of West Street spills over with hotels and restaurants serving western food or showing Hollywood movies.

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