The Gate to the East, also known as the Gate of the Orient, (simplified Chinese: 东方之门; traditional Chinese: 東方之門; pinyin: dōng fāng zhī mén) is a $700 Million (USD) skyscraper under construction in Suzhou, Jiangsu. It is intended to be a gateway to the city that emphasizes the city's continuing significance in today's China. The building is to be around 300 meters high, and located in the heart of Suzhou's central business district. It will be used mainly for transport and commercial purposes.
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