Real-life Dream of the Red Chamber - Suzhou Shantang Street

Shantang Street is extremely crowded at night, almost shoulder to shoulder. The small streets in Shantang are overly commercialized, and the taste of the noodles is quite average. The Suzhou-style mung bean soup has a strong mint flavor, so don't try it if you can't handle it! But Shantang Street is definitely a place worth visiting~ Waiting from dusk until the lights are fully lit, I seem to see the ancient city of Suzhou. 📍Detailed Address: Shantang Scenic Area, Suzhou 💰Average Cost: Free, no reservation needed 🚉Transportation Guide: Recommended: Metro Line 2, Shantang Street Station, Exit 3 (300 meters walk), driving can be congested 🕙Business Hours: All day 🌟Highlights: Lighting time: around 19:00 on the summer solstice, around 17:30 on the winter solstice. Suggested visiting time: 17:00-20:00, the blue sky with red lanterns is super beautiful~ 👍Most Recommended Tour Route: Shangtang Street - Shantang Bridge - Tonggui Bridge to Xinmin Bridge boat tour It's recommended to take the boat at night for a better experience. Buy tickets at a regular pier, Regular price 50 yuan/person (choose the boat route yourself), recommended to sit in the front row! You can take pictures of the scenery at the bow before the boat departs. Shantang Street is not long, there are many snacks to check out. The famous tea-colored bamboo tube milk tea is a must-try for photos. If you want to visit two streets in one day, listen to me: Pingjiang Road during the day, Shantang at night. You will capture the scenery of Jiangnan both day and night. Night tours of Shantang have a unique charm. The lanterns on the riverbank, the colorful lights reflecting off the white walls and black tiles, make Shantang Street's night particularly bright. When the lights first come on, the atmosphere is filled with a strong sense of human warmth. Find a small riverside shop, enjoy the evening breeze, eat delicious food, and watch the boats on the water. It's very relaxing. This is the dream Jiangnan water town. Suzhou's cost of living is not high, and the food is relatively light, not very suitable for northern tastes, so be cautious if you mind. Finally, Suzhou is very beautiful-...