Investigation and research on public toilets in classical gardens of Suzhou

A significant disparity exists in the development and management of public toilets within Suzhou's classical gardens, with high-traffic sites boasting modernized, automated facilities while lesser-known gardens lag behind. The study highlights a lack of environmental integration and limited adoption of personalized configurations or toilet culture promotion, contrasting sharply with global standards. Investigations revealed poor sanitation in low-visitor gardens, exacerbated by uncivilized tourist behavior due to insufficient public awareness campaigns. The research proposes improvement measures by benchmarking against international practices, aiming to bridge this gap for enhanced visitor experience and sustainability.

Xu, L., & Cao, C. (2014). Investigation and research on public toilets in classical gardens of Suzhou. Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Education Technology and Social Science. https://doi.org/10.2991/icetss-14.2014.65