Artist's impression of SIP Sports Center [Photo/ Suzhou Daily]

Suzhou Industrial Park Sports Center is scheduled to open to the public in 2017, providing a complex with stadiums, game courts, swimming pools, fitness facilities, shops and a theater.

The center, currently under construction, is located east of Jinji Lake and occupies an area of approximately 60 hectares. The sports center will be capable of holding national-level games and international championships.

When complete, Suzhou citizens will be able to enjoy many sports activities there, such as roller skating, football, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis and squash. It will be the biggest sports facility in Suzhou.