Seven Li Mountain Tang: The most prosperous and elegant place in the world!

Along the stone road of Suzhou Mountain Tang Ancient Street, walk northwest to reach Tiger Hill. Suzhou people call this small street, about 3.5 kilometers long, connecting Changmen and Tiger Hill, "Seven Li Mountain Tang". The construction of Seven Li Mountain Tang is related to the great poet Bai Juyi. It is said that Bai Juyi once served as the governor of Suzhou. In order to improve water transportation, he dug a mountain pond river from Tiger Hill to Changmen. The north bank of the river is "Mountain Tang Street". Because of the convenient water and land transportation, Mountain Tang Street and Changmen soon became the most prosperous places in Gusu; "Dream of the Red Chamber" wrote: "There is a Gusu city in the southeast, and the Changmen in the city is the most prosperous and elegant place in the world", which refers to the scene of Changmen and Mountain Tang. The current Mountain Tang Street has long lost its former glory. The low and old houses are densely packed, and there are many illegal buildings. The sanitation along the way is worrying. Fortunately, the government has started the development and renovation of the Mountain Tang Scenic Belt. It is believed that it will be restored to a typical Jiangnan water town style in the near future; Mountain Tang Street also retains the remains of Nanshe, Five Tombs, Pufo Temple, Bei Family Ancestral Hall, Guanyin Temple, Shandong Guild Hall, and Shaanxi Guild Hall. Transportation: Take Metro Line 2 to Shilu; or Metro Line 6 to Tiger Hill, both directions can walk to Mountain Tang Street. Tickets: Free, no tickets required for open sites, can be visited. Suggestion: You can visit Tiger Hill first, the exit is also at the intersection of Mountain Tang Street, then walk to Changmen, the whole journey is expected to be about 2 hours, the closer to Changmen, the more lively, the more snacks, Rongyang Building to eat small wontons, pan-fried buns and fried balls, is a good experience. Then arrived at the Changmen area, you can enjoy the night view, Bai Juyi Memorial Hall is also in it.