Located in the Taihu Lake area, waterside Gusu City is a typical one in the southern area of the Yangtze River. There are many closely dispersed ports and interweaved rivers, which is also one of Suzhou City's characteristics. Vivid descriptions of the Suzhou's spider-net-like rivers could be found in poems written by the poets in Tang Dynasty. These beautiful lines are still remembered nowadays, such as, "You could hear the music from each balcony; and see the boats perched in front of each home," and "If you come to Gusu City, you will surely find that each home is built beside the river."