Suzhou is one of the main stops on the Shanghai and Beijing railroad artery. There are over 20 passenger trains passing by this city everyday and two tourist deluxe trains also start from here to Beijing and Shanghai. The railroad station, located in the north of the city, is also the destination of the direct express trains starting from major cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Jinan, Shanghai, Fuzhou, and etc. Special double deck tourist trains also run between Suzhou and Hangzhou, the two cities renowned in China as the "Paradise". For foreigners, special ticket purchase office and waiting lounge are provided with great comfort plus satisfactory English service. Most explanations are also posted in English at every point.