Shantang Street Day Tour! [With Guide]

Transportation Take Metro Line 2 to Shantang Street Station, or take Bus 7, 34, etc. to Shantang Street Station. You can also drive yourself. There is a parking lot near the scenic area. Tickets Shantang Street is open to the public for free. Some attractions, such as Yuhan Hall, require separate tickets. Combo tickets are CNY 45; day tour tickets are CNY 120. Opening Hours 08:00–21:00, last entry at 20:30. Food Recommendations - Xin Zhen Yuan: Famous for its pan-fried buns and crab roe soup dumplings, which are juicy and delicious. - Rong Yang Lou: The oil-fried dumplings, pan-fried buns, and braised meat noodles are worth a try. This is a century-old restaurant with Suzhou-style pastries. - Wan Fu Xing Pastry: The lard cake, mint cake, and other pastries are sweet and delicious. This is an old brand. - Ma Dong Pei Shaomai: The shaomai skin is solid, and the filling is made of diced mushrooms and meat, which is rich in taste. Cultural Experience - Hand-painted Bookmarks: The hand-painted bookmarks of Wu Tuo Zhai and Zhou Wenyong Painting Studio are painted by painters in the style of Chinese painting, which is unique. - Cultural and Creative Stamps: There are many kinds of stamps, such as Shantang color stamps. The stamping points are concentrated in the left and right wing rooms of the ancient theater stage, Qili Post Office, etc., which can record Jiangnan memories. - Kunqu Opera and Pingtan: Shantang Pingtan Kunqu Opera House is very popular. The layout restores the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and you can experience traditional opera in an immersive way. Boat Tour You can board the boat from the ancient theater stage wharf, turn around at Yefangbang along Shantang River, and return. The whole journey takes about half an hour. At night, you can enjoy the picturesque night view on both sides of the river.