Shantang Street

Exploring the narrow lanes and historic streets of Suzhou's old town, such as Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese life. You'll find quaint tea houses, artisan workshops, and local eateries tucked away in these atmospheric neighborhoods. Don't miss the Suzhou Museum designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, which showcases both ancient and contemporary art. #china #suzhou

The lights are just on🏮 Boats shuttle back and forth, and pedestrians are like weaving You must come to Suzhou Shantang Street at night～ Wait until the lights are bright I seem to have gone to the real Jiangnan 'When you come to Suzhou, you will see that every household is by the river' This is the place of wealth and romance in the red dust under Cao Xueqin's pen - 📍Address: Suzhou Shantang Street 🎫Ticket: Free 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2 Shilu Station ⏰Best time: 17:00—20:00, the lights will be on around 5:30 in the evening, the red lanterns paired with the blue hour, it's really beautiful! - 🥳Travel Tips ➊Before the lights are on, it feels like an ordinary historical commercial street. After the lights are on, suddenly it's bright in front of you, it's too beautiful! So you must come to Shantang Street at night! ➋The best night view position is on the 'Tonggui Bridge', standing on the bridge without exclaiming really has a kind of 'wealthy and fascinating eyes' feeling. There will be a lot of people, so go early! ➌If you want to take a boat, you can navigate to the ancient stage pier and buy boat tickets there, 45/person ➍Xin Zhenyuan, this is recommended by many locals in Suzhou, it's very good, and there are also oily boiled dumplings from Rongyang Building, and pastries from Wanfuxing! They are all delicious!

A city of Gusu, half a volume of Jiangnan poetry, once you enter Gusu, your eyes are filled with Jiangnan! Small bridges over flowing water, ink-wash poetry and paintings. When you come to Suzhou, you must go to Pingjiang Road to listen to Teacher Wu Liangying's live version of 'Voice of Slow', and feel the poetic and picturesque Jiangnan described by literati and poets. Recommended check-in strategy: Seven-mile Shantang: The Shantang Street with the lights on is very lively Pingjiang Road: "A Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu City" Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: A Jiangnan water town in Suzhou that you must not miss Tongli Ancient Town: One of the eight great ancient towns in Jiangnan, with small bridges and flowing water Maple Bridge Night Mooring: Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell tolls to the passenger boat Lili Ancient Town: If you like more original ancient towns, this place can satisfy you, there are not many tourists, more are the original residents

Strolling along the Seven-Mile Pond is like traveling through a thousand years of time. The old streets and alleys, the winding flagstone paths, each spot exudes the rich charm of the Jiangnan water towns. Small bridges over flowing water, the ancient rhythm is long and enduring. This place is a microcosm of Suzhou, a witness to history, and a carrier of culture. Come to the Seven-Mile Pond to experience a journey through time, savor the charm and style of the ancient city, and let your soul relax and heal.

D5: Record the wonderful trip 2024.6.17——Seven-mile Shantang Shantang Street is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Suzhou, connecting to the 'first and second class wealthy and romantic place' Changmen in the east, and the 'number one scenic spot in Wuzhong' Tiger Hill in the west, with a total length of 3600 meters, hence it is called 'Seven-mile Shantang'. A single Shantang Street, half of Gusu city. Seven-mile Shantang, the Suzhou flavor condensed in the long river of years. Take a boat, see the antique whitewashed walls and black tiles, listen to a piece of Pingtan, savor the charm of the Jiangnan dialect... Everyone says that you must see the night view of Shantang Street, I remember the last time I came to Shantang was at night, when the lights were just on, the small bridges, flowing water, and households under the lights, would make you instantly lost in the picturesque scenery. Meeting Shantang again, this time I choose the daytime, the white walls and black tiles under the lens, the blue sky and white clouds, so beautiful that it cannot be expressed in words. Shantang Street is not only a tourist attraction but also a commercial street. She has rolled in the mortal world, rolling for more than a thousand years, the rich sense of history, the rising sense of modernity, make her seem like a splash-ink watercolor painting, mile after mile, stretching for seven miles, laughing all the way under the colorful sun... The ancient street of Shantang, shrouded in the mist of Jiangnan, is gradually bursting with a new look in the soft Wu dialect. It has experienced more than a thousand years of historical vicissitudes, each ancient brick seems to have its story. The thousand-year-old Shantang, the thousand-year-old river is still flowing, telling the endless, sincere feelings...

Among the many streets and alleys of Suzhou, the famous Shantang Street is acclaimed as 'the number one famous street in Gusu'. The district is themed around the traditional appearance of Shantang, and the town at night has a unique flavor. The dim lights and the reflections on the river surface twinkle with enchanting light, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy world. This place is very suitable for wearing cheongsams and Hanfu to stroll around, take photos, and check in. It really fits the scene 📍Address: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎫Ticket: Free 🛥️Near the south gate of the street, there are Bai Juyi Pier and Ancient Opera Stage Pier, (you can take a boat ride, 45 per person.) 🚘Transportation Strategy 🚇Subway: Line 2 Shantang Street Station Exit 1 🚌Bus: Take bus routes 7, 34, 46, 54, 304, 318, 406, 415, 9037 community bus to Shantang Street Station 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Suzhou Qili Shantang Scenic Area (the scenic area traffic is congested) 📸Photo Tips: 1⃣️Shantang Street is about seven miles long, with scenery mostly consisting of riverside households and small bridges over flowing water. It is recommended to choose the essence spots for shooting, such as from Changmen to Xinmin Bridge. 2⃣️The lanterns by the river and the colorful lights on the white walls and black tiles will make Shantang Street particularly bright at night and are good backgrounds for photos. 3⃣️The best night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, one can't help but exclaim that there is really a sense of 'wealth dazzles the eyes'. There will be a lot of people, so go early! 4️⃣Shantang Street Ancient Opera Stage: Antique and charming, there may be cultural performances on weekends and holidays. 🍜Food Recommendations Shepherd's purse with silverfish and large shrimp shengjian, seasonal green dumplings, osmanthus oolong bamboo tube tea, green field refreshing bamboo tube tea, osmanthus cake, plum blossom cake, pig's trotters, and marinated chicken feet ⛩️Nearby Attractions Hanshan Temple - Guangji Park - Huqiu Mountain Scenic Spot 📝Note tips: 1. Shantang Street is very suitable for night tours, but be prepared for the crowds, especially on weekends and holidays. If you want to visit Shantang Street on weekends and holidays, you can get off at the Shi Road subway station, walk to Tang Shaofu Bai Gongci, and enter Shantang Street from there, where there are relatively fewer people. 2. It is recommended to arrive at the scenic area about an hour before sunset, so you can experience Shantang Street during the day, taste the food on the snack street, and enjoy the Shantang night view in the evening. 3. Avoid visiting during holidays. The scenic area is ordinary during the day but dazzling at night. Late arrivals may face restrictions, so try to arrive before 17:00.

🔔 Among the many streets and alleys in Suzhou, the famous Shantang Street is acclaimed as 'the number one famous street in Gusu'. The district is themed around the traditional appearance of Shantang, and the town at night has a unique flavor. The dim lights and the reflections on the river surface twinkle with charming light, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy world. ❗Address: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎫Admission: Free. 🛥️Near the south gate of the street, there are Bai Juyi Wharf and Ancient Opera Stage Wharf, (boat tours available, 45 yuan per person). 🚇Transportation: Subway: Line 2 Shantang Street Station Exit 1 🚌Bus: Routes 7, 34, 46, 54, 304, 318, 406, 415, 9037 community bus to Shantang Street Station ⛩️Nearby attractions: Hanshan Temple - Guangji Park - Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area 📸Photography suggestions: 1⃣️Shantang Street is about seven miles long, with scenery mostly consisting of riverside houses and small bridges over flowing water. It is recommended to choose the essence spots for photography, such as from Changmen to Xinmin Bridge. 2⃣️The lanterns by the river and the colorful lights on the white walls and black tiles make Shantang Street particularly bright at night and provide a great background for photos. 3⃣️The best night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, one can't help but exclaim that there is indeed a sense of 'wealth and splendor captivating the eyes'. There will be a lot of people, so go early! 📝Tips: ✅Shantang Street is very suitable for night tours, but be prepared for the crowds, especially on weekends and holidays. If you want to visit Shantang Street on weekends or holidays, you can get off at the Shi Road subway station, walk to Tang Shaofu Bai Gongci, and enter Shantang Street from there, where it is relatively less crowded. ✅It is recommended to arrive at the scenic area about an hour before sunset, so you can experience Shantang Street during the day, taste the food on the snack street, and also enjoy the night view of Shantang in the evening.

How can anyone not love Suzhou? This city of Gusu hides countless stories. Strolling along Pingjiang Road, listening to the elderly speak in the gentle Wu dialect, one can feel the sediment of history. As night falls, walking on Shantang Street, one can experience the warmth of human life. If time were only left for one day, I would still wish to set foot in Gusu city once more, to taste a serving of Ao Zao noodles, and to recount those unfinished stories. 📍Suzhou one-day city walk, Xiyuan Temple, Shuangta Temple, Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, Beisi Pagoda, Shantang Street, every step is a view, every place is unforgettable. 📸 In Suzhou, there are many places worth taking photos of. The classic design of the Suzhou Museum integrates the beauty of Suzhou-style classical architecture and national style elements; The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the four famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, beautiful in every season; Shantang Street at night shows the dim lights of Gusu city, as if you are in a dreamy water town; Pingjiang Road is the most lively and atmospheric street in the ancient city of Suzhou. Besides these attractions, there are many other places worth visiting. For example, come to Xiyuan Temple early in the morning for a bowl of vegetarian noodles to start a new day in this serene and simple place; Shuangta Temple, built during the Three Kingdoms period, is one of the landmarks of Suzhou; Beisi Pagoda is a historic site where one can wander slowly.

Following the trend was the most successful this time A real-life version of the Dream of Splendor The most comprehensive two-day, one-night guide to Suzhou Shantang Street is really crowded But the sunset and night view are truly beautiful! Sitting on a black-awning boat is so romantic～ There are too many delicious things on Pingjiang Road! It takes more than half an hour to walk down one street, all spent eating and drinking (There's also Guanqian Street, which I think every city has, more or less the same) Suzhou·Jiangsu I love Hanshan Temple, it's so beautiful～ It's not inferior to the neighboring Lingyin Temple (remember to buy incense at the entrance in advance, it's more cost-effective!) The pond full of koi is really stunning In the morning, you can have a bowl of the famous vegetarian noodles nearby You can finish touring the Humble Administrator's Garden in about fifteen minutes (not free) It's not as amazing as I imagined But it's still pretty good for taking photos It turns out that the Suzhou Museum and the Lion Grove Garden are on the same route You can plan to finish them in half a day You need to book the museum one week in advance! (The picture is of the main museum, the West Museum can be booked one day in advance) But the museum is really, really, really beautiful and photogenic! The area selling souvenirs is also worth a long visit! Lots of desirable items～ The old man on Pingjiang Road who paints names is already booked until December ! So scary! Families, come early to reserve a spot right at the entrance Soak in a hot spring♨️ If you have enough time, you can drive to Wang Yan Hot Springs I heard it's the biggest outdoor hot spring in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, and it's really fun! And there's a pool full of little yellow ducks! So fun you won't want to leave! Food category : 1. To eat the 'Crab Three Treasures,' you need to reserve two and a half hours (You can queue up first and then go to Pingjiang Road and the Humble Administrator's Garden, there's plenty of time) 2. There's really no need to go out of your way to buy the siu mai from Dongguan Took a 40-minute ride to check it out, and it was not impressive at all 3. The three stores of 'Tea Color Misty Rain' are all on Pingjiang Road, but they are super crowded The photos look good, but the trash cans are full of unfinished milk tea, you know what I mean! 4. 'Overlord Tea Princess' is quite popular, but it's really good Little Tea Color Delight is truly 5. The six-grid puzzle dish, called 'Xin Meihua,' is frequented by locals, delicious!

Hurry up and bookmark this! Suzhou Shantang Street Travel Guide! You always have to come and enjoy the evening breeze on Shantang Street, right? Remember to bookmark this guide for eating and strolling when you come to visit during the holidays. Take Exit 3 of Shantang Street Station on Line 2 and walk 370 meters to reach the Qili Shantang Scenic Area. It is recommended to visit after 17:00, as Shantang Street is really beautiful when the lights are on, but it can get very crowded during holidays, so it's suggested to travel green!

Shantang Street is a historic old street located in Suzhou city, one of the famous cultural tourist attractions in Suzhou, and also one of the best preserved and most ancient blocks in Suzhou city. At Shantang Street, you can experience the traditional culture, historical architecture and water town style of ancient Suzhou. Here is an introduction to the experience of visiting Shantang Street: 1. Ancient architecture and garden tour: There are many ancient buildings and gardens around Shantang Street, such as Mudu Ancient Town, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, etc. You can visit these ancient buildings and gardens, feel the charm of Suzhou traditional garden architecture, and understand the history and culture of Suzhou. Especially, the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden are listed as World Cultural Heritage, representing Suzhou garden architecture, which are worth visiting. 2. Art and culture experience: Shantang Street is an art and culture gathering place in Suzhou city, with many art galleries, handicraft shops, tea houses, etc. You can appreciate contemporary art works, buy characteristic handicrafts, or taste traditional Chinese tea culture in tea houses. 3. Food tasting: Shantang Street is also a famous food district in Suzhou city, with many famous restaurants and snack bars, offering traditional Suzhou cuisine and Jiangnan food. You can taste authentic Suzhou snacks and Suzhou cuisine here, and feel the food culture of Jiangnan water town. 4. Water town style experience: There are many water town attractions in Suzhou city where Shantang Street is located, such as ancient canals, water lanes, ancient bridges, etc. At Shantang Street, you can feel the unique water town style of Jiangnan, choose to take a boat tour of the canal, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan water town. In conclusion, Shantang Street is a place where you can experience the traditional culture, art atmosphere and water town style of ancient Suzhou. Whether tasting food, appreciating ancient architecture, or feeling art and culture, Shantang Street can bring you a rich and colorful experience.

Lanterns are lit up🏮 Boats shuttle back and forth, and the street is bustling with people You must visit Shantang Street at night～ When the lights are fully on I felt as if I had arrived at the true Jiangnan 'When you arrive in Gusu, every household rests by the river' This place is the land of wealth and romance in the mortal world described by Cao Xueqin - 📍Address: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎫Ticket: Free 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2, Shilu Station ⏰Best time: 17:00—20:00. The lights are turned on around 5:30 pm, and the red lanterns against the blue hour are really beautiful! - 🥳Fun Tips ➊Before the lights are on, it feels like an ordinary historical commercial street, but once they are lit, it suddenly becomes stunningly beautiful! So be sure to visit Shantang Street at night! ➋The best spot for night views is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, you can't help but marvel at the 'glamour that dazzles the eyes'. It can get very crowded, so go early! ➌If you want to take a boat ride, you can navigate to the Ancient Opera Stage Pier and buy a boat ticket there, 45 RMB per person ➍The sticky sweet soup and crab powder noodles are at Shantang's Crab Emperor Lao, recommended by locals in Suzhou!