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An otherworldly park that once housed China's first electro‑chemical factory.
Today, nestled beside Suzhou Creek, it's a tranquil oasis—perfect for photos, morning jogs... or even summoning something extraterrestrial.
It also holds a remarkable place in history: this was the birthplace of China's MSG (monosodium glutamate) industry.
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