The Suzhou Culture and Arts Center was formerly called the "Suzhou Science and Culture Center." It is a cultural center with a distinctive architectural design that covers an area of 150,000 square meters, and is located near Jinji Lake; This artistic center consists of a theater that can accommodate 1,200 people, where many musical and cultural celebrations are held, and is equipped with the latest technology, as well as an IMAX cinema hall, an art school and other distinguished facilities.