[2025 Suzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Manting Hotel (Suzhou Shantang Street store) (Updated Feb)

Reality version of Dream of Splendor‼️ The most comprehensive guide for two days and one night in Suzhou📝 · 1⃣️Shantang Street is really crowded But the sunset and night view are truly beautiful! Taking a ride on a black-awning boat is really romantic～✨ 2⃣️There are so many delicious foods on Pingjiang Road! You can't finish walking down the road in half an hour, it's all about eating and drinking😁 (There's also Guanqian Street, suitable for 🛍️🛒) 3⃣️I love Hanshan Temple, it's so beautiful～ (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 4⃣️It takes more than half an hour to finish visiting the Humble Administrator's Garden (not 🆓) It's not as amazing as I imagined But it's still pretty good for taking photos 5⃣️I found out that the Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove are all 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～ 6⃣️It's already impossible to queue for the old man's name painting on Pingjiang Road🤣! Too scary! Families, come early to make a reservation😭 The spot is right at the entrance 7⃣️Hotel, we chose Indigo, the standard room is 400 per person The city skyline is perfectly unobstructed! Absolutely! 8⃣️Hot springs♨️ If you have enough time, you can drive to Wang Yan Hot Springs I heard it's the largest 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 that you don't want to leave! · 🍧🍡🧁🍤🥤🍵 Food category: 1. For the 'Crab Three Treasures', you need to reserve two and a half hours to be able to enjoy it (You can queue up first and then have enough time to visit Pingjiang Road and the Humble Administrator's Garden) 2. The siu mai from Dongguan Shangdian took a 40-minute car ride to check in 3. The three stores of Chayanyuyu are all on Pingjiang Road, but they are all very crowded Taking photos is indeed beautiful 4. The six-grid puzzle dish, called Xin Meihua, is frequented by locals 5. You must try the chicken feet on Pingjiang Road! There are two stores, I've tried both, and they are good～

🌸 Suzhou Manting Hotel, a tranquil garden world. The white walls and black tiles show the essence of Suzhou, making people forget the hustle and bustle of the city in an instant. 🏞 The hotel is close to the oldest Changmen Gate in Suzhou, surrounded by famous attractions such as Guanqian Street, Panmen Scenic Area, and Lingering Garden. It is an excellent place to experience the charm of the old city of Suzhou. 🛋 The guest room design is simple yet warm, with bright colors that make the resting space full of warmth. The bamboo bedside lamps and Suzhou landscape murals cleverly integrate traditional culture and modern lifestyle. 🍽 The design of the dining area is a perfect combination of fashion and delicacy. The semi-circular arched ceiling elongates the sense of space, and the jumping colors bring a vibrant dining atmosphere. 🌼 Here, you can stroll in the garden and feel the charm of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River; you can also drink tea and chat in the public leisure area and enjoy the quiet time. 💖 Whether it is a short city micro-vacation or an in-depth cultural experience tour, Suzhou Manting Hotel is a choice you cannot miss.

Suzhou, a gentle water town, is worth a visit. Here, you can experience the charm of Jiangnan and enjoy a slow-paced life. Suzhou Travel Guide: Destination: Shantang Street • Features: An ancient street with bright lights at night, as if you have traveled back to ancient Suzhou. • Tickets: Free • Transportation: • Self-driving: Navigate to Shantang Street, and there is a parking lot nearby. • High-speed train: Arrive at Suzhou Railway Station, transfer to Metro Line 2 to Shantang Street Station, and walk for 5 minutes. • Recommended accommodation: Suzhou Manting Hotel Shantang Street Travel tips: • Shantang Street: A paradise for foodies with many authentic Suzhou snacks. In the evening, the street lights up, as if recreating the prosperity of ancient Suzhou, a good time to take photos. • Crab roe noodles: How can you not try a bowl of authentic crab roe noodles in Suzhou? • Pingjiang Road: A good place to visit during the day. • Listen to Pingtan: Listen to the melodious Pingtan by Mr. Wu, order a cup of tea, and immerse yourself in the soft Wu dialect. • Take ancient-style photos: There are many ancient costume shops along the way, and the buildings with pink walls and black tiles and small bridges and flowing water are perfect for taking ancient-style photos. • Shantang Street (evening to night): • Boat tour: A 30-minute boat trip to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river and experience the charm of Jiangnan water towns. • Night view: Shantang Street is full of lanterns at night, and the lights are bright. It is recommended to take a boat tour at night to experience different styles. • Take ancient-style photos: Like Pingjiang Road, the night view here is also a good background for taking ancient-style photos. • Guanqian Street: Suitable for tourists who like shopping and tasting snacks. • Shopping: There are many clothing stores to satisfy your shopping desire. • Snack street: The street is full of snacks, and special delicacies from all over the country are gathered here, allowing you to enjoy a food tour while eating and shopping. Suzhou, a poetic place, is waiting for you to experience the unique charm of Jiangnan.

Next stop! Suzhou! You have to visit Suzhou at least once~ Here's a guide. "When you arrive in Suzhou, you'll see that every house is built by the river." You have to visit Suzhou at least once, feel the evening breeze on Shantang Street, and take a walk on Pingjiang Road. Pingjiang Road is half of Suzhou. Listen to music, drink tea, and experience the slow life of Suzhou. . 📍Location: Shantang Street 🎫Tickets: Free 🚗Transportation: Drive to Shantang Street. There is a parking lot nearby. 🚅Take a high-speed train to Suzhou Railway Station, take Metro Line 2 to Shantang Street Station, and walk for 5 minutes to get there! 🏠Accommodation: Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel . 📷Travel guide👫🏻 ·Shantang Street is not big, but there are many local Suzhou snacks to try. ·In the evening, when the lights on Shantang Street are turned on, it feels like you are in the old Suzhou. The night view is perfect for taking photos. ·You must try crab roe noodles in Suzhou!! . Pingjiang Road (suitable for daytime) ①Suitable for listening to Pingtan - Listen to Mr. Wu's slow voice! Order a cup of tea, sit there, and enjoy the music. The soft Suzhou dialect and melodious tone are worth experiencing. ②Suitable for taking ancient-style photos - There are many costume shops along the road. The white walls, black tiles, and small bridges are perfect for taking ancient-style photos. Shantang Street (suitable for evening and night) ❶You can take a boat - You can take a 30-minute round trip to enjoy the scenery on both sides. It's worth it. ❷Suitable for enjoying the night view - There are many lanterns here. They are all lit up at night. It's recommended to take a boat at night to enjoy the view. ❸Suitable for taking ancient-style photos - Same as Pingjiang Road. Guanqian Street Suitable for shopping and eating! - If you love shopping, don't miss it. There are many clothing stores here. This is also a snack street. There are many snacks on the street. You can enjoy the snacks while shopping! [1]: Twin Pagodas - Wu Zuoren Art Museum Pond [2]: Xiyuan Temple - Huxin Pavilion Teahouse [3]: Master of the Nets Garden - Phantom [4]: Huangluo Zen Temple - Little Forbidden City of Suzhou [5]: Master of the Nets Garden - Bamboo Shadow [6]: Humble Administrator's Garden - Mandarin Duck Hall [7]: Beisi Pagoda - Streets [8]: Autumn Special - Hairy Crab [9]: Autumn Seasonal Food - Gorgon Fruit [10]: Pingjiang Road - Jelly River [11]: Yiyuan Garden - Pomegranate Tree [12]: Baihe Temple - Little Potala Palace of Suzhou [13]: Gate to the East - Monet Sunset [14]: Squirrel Fish [15]: Sweet Soup - Glutinous [16]: Hanshan Temple - Koi [17]: Suzhou Noodles [18]: Suya Xing - Suzhou Noodle House

👀《Suzhou, I'm here! Super comprehensive guide for you》👀 Guys😜, my next stop is Suzhou! 🎯Let's talk about Qili Shantang Street first. It's right there, and it's free to enter👏. Whether you drive and park, or take the high-speed rail and then the subway, it's very convenient🚗🚅. The Suzhou Shantang Street Man Ting Hotel I stayed at was also very good🏠. Shantang Street is not big, but there are many Suzhou snacks to check in😋. When the evening comes, the lights come on, wow😲, it feels like the ancient city of Gusu is right in front of you, and the atmosphere for taking photos is directly full💯! You must have a bowl of crab roe noodles when you come to Suzhou!! 🎯Let's talk about Pingjiang Road. This is a good place to visit during the day👫🏻. You can listen to Suzhou评弹, Wu's slow singing is really amazing, order a cup of tea and enjoy it quietly, who understands, that Wu Nong soft language is so nice to listen to🎶. There are also many ancient costume shops, which are very suitable for taking ancient costume photos📷. 🎯There's also Shantang Street. You can take a boat, round trip 30 minutes, you can enjoy the scenery on both sides, it's worth it👍！ At night, Shantang Street is full of lanterns, and it's beautiful when it lights up, taking a boat tour is a different kind of mood🤩. Of course, taking ancient costume photos is also great! 🎯Finally, there's Guanqian Street. This is a paradise for shopping and eating, don't miss it if you love shopping, there are many clothing stores, and all kinds of snacks, local specialties from all over the country, it's so cool to eat and shop😃！ Guys, Suzhou is waiting for me, let's go💖！

🌻 Reason for exploration: At night, Shantang Street is the epitome of prosperity in the Jiangnan region💫, and Manting Hotel offers an experience of the worldly life🔥 🌻 Stroll along Shantang Street, stay at Manting Hotel. On Shantang Street, passing through the bustling streets, a comfortable, warm, and interesting Manting appears before your eyes.👉 An independent old-style western house, 🏤 with architecture of the Republic of China style, the exterior design is very appealing👍, and the interior decoration is very modern. The rooms are exquisite, full of attention to detail.✨🎉

Late Tang Dynasty poet Du Xunhe once wrote: 'When you arrive in Gusu, you'll see homes cushioned by the river. The ancient palaces are few, the waterways and small bridges many.' Among the many streets and alleys of Suzhou, the famous Shantang Street is acclaimed as 'the premier street of Gusu.' Come to Suzhou's Shantang! Here, you can find the picturesque scene of small bridges over flowing water and households along the banks! Every step on Shantang Street invites you to pause and look back, whether it's the reflections of the water shimmering in the sunset, the gentle Wu dialect of the locals chatting leisurely, or the small lanterns paired with white walls and black tiles. Immerse yourself in the ever-changing streetscape that unfolds before us, a 'market scroll' rich with 'stacked goods like mountains, flowing clouds and water, inviting shop signs, and brilliant as brocade clouds.' 📍Recommended Accommodation: Manting Hotel on Suzhou Shantang Street A peaceful retreat amidst the hustle and bustle, Manting Hotel is one of the few garden-style resort hotels in Suzhou, adjacent to the historic and cultural Shantang Street, close to the ancient water and land city gate - Changmen, and the bustling Shilu Pedestrian Street, just a 3-minute walk from Manting. To the east, it connects to Guanqian Street, to the south to the Panmen Scenic Area, to the west to the Lingering Garden and West Garden, and to the north to Shantang and Tiger Hill. It is about a 10-minute drive to famous attractions such as the Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove Garden, where you can enjoy the elegant charm of the ancient city area and the unique garden architecture. 🛏【Room Type/Layout】: The hotel has 101 modern minimalist style rooms with one-touch intelligent guest control. Every piece of decoration, bedding, and the humanized layout design in the hotel strives to provide guests with the purest rest and relaxation. The hotel room design incorporates elements such as ink splash paintings and arches, featuring a new Chinese style that cleverly blends Oriental aesthetics with understated luxury. 🍩【Restaurant Features】: The hotel has meticulously created a series of rich local delicacies. The Chinese specialty theme restaurant focuses on Jiangsu local cuisine combined with Suzhou's fine home-style dishes and Su-style cuisine, integrating the essence of Sichuan and Cantonese cuisines. 💻【Facilities】The hotel is equipped with a tea room, gym, children's play area, etc., perfectly combining sports and leisure, allowing guests to showcase a dynamic and luxurious privacy and prestige in the bustling city. The hotel also has a lobby bar on the first floor, offering coffee, tea, and a smart delivery robot service available 24 hours a day, ensuring a refined life during the journey.

When it comes to Jiangnan, how can you not visit Suzhou🍃 The simple and pure beauty of white space in Suzhou Museum Wu Nong's soft words from Pingjiang Road's "Slow Voice"🪕 The song of swaying water shadows in Qili Mountain Pond A step-by-step classical garden in the Humble Administrator's Garden🎐 The softness of Suzhou is in every corner of this city Take a bite of crispy and sweet squirrel mandarin fish Have a cup of refreshing mint and mung bean soup🍵 You can all feel the customs and atmosphere from Jiangnan 🎈Recommended travel routes 👉Route 1: Suzhou Museum—Humble Administrator’s Garden—Lion Grove—Pingjiang Road Suzhou Museum must make an online reservation 3 days in advance🕑 and swipe your ID card to enter the museum. The Humble Administrator's Garden is a very typical garden with pleasant scenery. 🌿The rockery in Lion Forest is very beautiful, and Pingjiang Road is the kind of Jiangnan street scene with small bridges and flowing water. These four scenic spots are all on the same road. After visiting one, you can just walk to the other. 🙆‍♂️ 👉Route 2: Xiyuan Temple—Twin Tower Market—Shantang Street—Jinji Lake The somen noodles at Saionji Temple are delicious. There are many cats and they are super cute! The Shuangta Market is just a short walk away. There is a lot to eat and you can have lunch here. Shantang Street is worth a visit. Watching the sunset at Jinji Lake is great. The famous tourist attraction Qiuku Tower is also here. Friends who like paper products can go to Eslite Bookstore. The stationery and books inside will surprise you🎁. 🎈Recommended stay: 🚩Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel is located near Shantang Street. It takes 10 minutes🚗 to drive to Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove and other famous attractions. It is very convenient no matter where you go. 👏 It is one of the few garden-style resort hotels in Suzhou. Staying here will give you the feeling of immersing yourself in Jiangnan. The hotel is also equipped with a tea room, children's play area and gym. Friends traveling with children should not miss it.

If we were to personify cities by gender, Suzhou would undoubtedly be a girl as delicate as a lilac 🌷, with white walls, black tiles, and rippling waters 🌊. Her charm is ineffable as she gently stirs and twists the softness within 🌾. The ancient charm of Pingjiang Road, the fresh elegance of the museum, the poetic beauty of the gardens ⛲... Suzhou is that early autumn city perfect for your next visit. 🎈Recommended Itinerary 👉Day1: Hanshan Temple—Tiger Hill—Shantang Street—Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel Hanshan Temple is surrounded by many ginkgo trees 🍂, making it a great spot for autumn photography, and is famous for the verse 'Outside Suzhou’s Hanshan Temple, the midnight bell reaches the passenger boat' 📀. Tiger Hill is a typical Suzhou garden, where the small bridges and flowing water reveal a unique Jiangnan charm 🌿. At night, the lights along Shantang Street reflect on the water, creating a picturesque scene. After exploring, you can walk back to the hotel 🚶‍♀️. 👉Day2: Pingjiang Road—Lion Grove Garden—Humble Administrator's Garden—Suzhou Museum—Guanqian Street Pingjiang Road is quite interesting, with Suzhou's cultural and creative shops and storytelling all found here. Lion Grove Garden and Humble Administrator's Garden are close by and perfect for taking photos in Hanfu 📸, offering incredibly fitting scenery! Suzhou Museum requires a reservation and closes early, so it's recommended to enter early. Guanqian Street has a rich variety of snacks 🥙, perfect for eating while strolling. 👉Day3: Jinji Lake—Eslite Bookstore Jinji Lake is located in the Industrial Park area, showcasing the prosperity of Suzhou compared to the old Suzhou style in the Gusu district 🔮, and you can also see the famous 'Autumn Pants Building' 👖. Eslite Bookstore, a Taiwanese cultural and creative bookstore, has a lot of niche books and stationery 📜, a must-visit for paper lovers. 🎈Hotel Recommendations ✨Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel 1. Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel is adjacent to the historic Shantang Street, about a 10-minute drive 🚗 from famous attractions such as Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove Garden. 2. The hotel's Chinese-themed restaurant specializes in Jiangsu local cuisine combined with Suzhou's fine home cooking 🥗, as well as the essence of Sichuan and Cantonese dishes. Any delicacy you can think of can be experienced here. 3. The hotel is equipped with a tea room 🍵, gym, children's play area, etc., ensuring that even those traveling with children can enjoy some personal time 💅.

Framed view is one of the most representative gardening techniques in classical Chinese gardens. It utilizes door frames, window frames, tree frames, and cave openings to selectively capture the beautiful scenes of space, creating a landscape that appears as if it is a painting set within a frame. This hotel comes with a garden, and every door, every window seems like a vessel, holding the ancient and modern carvings and jade constructions. With flowers brushing against the willows and brimming with fragrant splendor, it's simply too beautiful!! Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel 🚩Suzhou Shantang Street Manting Hotel is located near Shantang Street, just a 10-minute 🚗 drive away from famous attractions such as the Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden, and Lion Grove Garden, making it convenient to start a trip to any destination. 👏 It is one of the few garden-style resort hotels in Suzhou, staying here gives one the immersive experience of traveling through the Jiangnan region. The hotel also offers a tea room, children's play area, and gym, making it a spot not to be missed by those traveling with children.

Manting Hotel on Shantang Street, Suzhou. Recommended for: As the lights begin to shine, you must visit Shantang Street in Suzhou at night. As the lights come on and the world is filled with life, from dusk till the streets are brightly lit, the moment the lights are illuminated, I feel as if I have seen the ancient city of Gusu once again. The hotel is very close to Shantang Street, and taking a stroll there has a unique charm. The Manting Hotel, located within a garden, even has its own small courtyard, which is really suitable for a weekend rest. Even on a cloudy day, it gives a sense of peaceful years.

Located next to Qili Shantang, within Changmen Restaurant, it's a luxury hotel🏨 The exterior is retro national style, the lobby is fashionable and luxurious, The rooms are high-end orange tone, warm and comfortable There are children's playground, laundry room, gym There are also free snacks The important thing is that it's really convenient to travel In such a difficult parking place like Suzhou, it's free parking