You must visit Suzhou and feel the evening breeze of Shantang Street
Spring is not late, Jiangnan is green 🎐
In Suzhou, there is a street called Shantang. It is not just a street; it is a piece of history, a kind of charm, a flowing ink painting of Jiangnan. Shantang Street, praised as the 'First Street of Gusu,' has a story that has flowed for more than 1,200 years.
If you only have one day to explore and eat in Suzhou, then make sure to save this travel route of Shantang Street 📝 so you won't have any regrets ✨
If you arrive at Shantang Street in the afternoon, avoid peak hours and choose the subway 🚇 and get off at Shilu Station.
As night falls, Shantang Street puts on a different face. The lights gradually come on, boats glide across the river, leaving shimmering trails. Pedestrians shuttle back and forth, laughter and joy fill the air, and the lanterns on both sides are like stars adorning the night sky ✨ making the night of Shantang Street dreamy and magical 🏮
Here, you don't need to search for Jiangnan, because Jiangnan is right here, in front of your eyes, under your feet. As the poem says, 'When you come to Gusu, every house rests by the river.' This is not just a poem; this is Shantang Street, this is Suzhou, this is Jiangnan.
📷 Photo spots (including travel routes):
1️⃣ The dreamy fish lanterns on Shantang Street are perfect for photos
2️⃣ Baigong Temple, built to commemorate Bai Juyi
3️⃣ The lotus bouquet on the first floor of Haishi Shantang is a perfect example of Suzhou romance
4️⃣ The large moon in the sky on the second floor of Haishi Shantang 🌕
5️⃣ Morning and evening encounters at Juyi Tea and Wine House
6️⃣ Meirenli: Symbolizing elegance, located next to Yubei Pavilion
7️⃣ Walk on the bluestone road of Shantang Street and explore the surrounding small shops
8️⃣ Night view of Shantang Street 🌃
Address: Qilishantang Scenic Area, Suzhou
Tickets: Free 🆓 no reservation needed