[2025 Suzhou Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for Shuangta Market (Updated Apr)

Lazybones who can't understand complicated strategies, please come in💢||| I chose these four locations because they are close to each other, near Suzhou Station, surrounded by subways, and convenient for transportation. There's everything for eating, drinking, and shopping, and a budget of one to two hundred yuan is enough. (For those like me who arrive at Suzhou Station🚄 and are on a one-day tour, I suggest copying the order directly, so you don't have to backtrack.) 1️⃣ Xiyuan Temple Transportation: Take a taxi from Suzhou Station to Xiyuan Temple💰12🚗 Time: Try to arrive before 9 o'clock⌛️ so there won't be too many people eating noodles at Xiyuan Temple, and it's also better to feed the cats as they haven't eaten much yet. Tickets: 💰5R, scan the code at the entrance to buy tickets, no reservation needed, if you want a paper ticket you can go to the ticket window. Strategy: At the entrance, there are grandmas selling cat snacks and grandpas selling calligraphy fans. Enter and receive three incense sticks, go straight to the Hall of Heavenly Kings on the right to light the incense, the specific method can be seen on the sign. Exit the Hall of Heavenly Kings and turn left to eat vegetarian noodles🍜, order at the entrance, get a ticket, then queue up for noodles. The place to get peace charms and dragon ropes is in the Sutra Copying Pavilion opposite the Lake Center Pavilion. Cost: Guanyin noodles💰15+ peace charm💰20/piece + fan💰10 2️⃣ Shuangta Market Transportation: Take a taxi directly from Xiyuan Temple💰13🚗 Time: Recommended before 12 o'clock, to solve lunch Tickets: None Strategy: Half of the market is a vegetable market, cold dishes, and cultural and creative stalls, the other half is a street with open-flame snacks. There are two sizes of plum drunk shrimp🦐, the small one is 48 for half a pound about 4-5 pieces, the large one is 68 for half a pound about 2-3 pieces, poached chicken is 25/box, all sweet and very fresh. Nuojiji pastry is about 20/box on average, and the dessert tofu pudding is about 18/serving on average. Cost: Plum drunk shrimp💰49+ poached chicken💰25+ taro mochi green dumpling tofu pudding💰18 3️⃣ Pingjiang Road Transportation: Two-minute walk from Shuangta Market, just cross a road🚶 Time: Go straight after lunch, just in time to digest Tickets: None Strategy: There are many cultural and creative shops, each with its own characteristics. The most popular foods are plum blossom cakes and chicken foot corners. There are two 'Suzhou' character walls, located at 68 and 82 Pingjiang Road respectively. Cost: Water💰3 (actually, there is drinking water available) 4️⃣ Ou Garden Transportation: Five-minute walk east from Pingjiang Road🚶 Time: Try to arrive before 4 pm, entry stops at 5 pm, and the garden closes at 5:30 pm Tickets: 💰20R, no reservation needed, tickets can be bought on the platform or on-site Strategy: The garden is quite large, with many varieties of flowers, plants, and trees, and it's very suitable for wearing Hanfu and taking photos. If possible, it's recommended to follow along with a senior tour group to listen in, as you can learn a lot of interesting history, and the garden also has recommended tour routes marked. Cost: 💰0 Duration: 7 hours Equipment: 14plus original images straight out

Suzhou, known as "paradise on earth" since ancient times, has exquisite gardens, classical water lanes, and a thousand-year cultural heritage. Whether you are taking a slow tour of the ancient town or checking out modern art, this city is worth savoring. 1️⃣ Must-see attractions 🏯 Humble Administrator's Garden (must visit 🌟) The first of the four famous gardens in Suzhou, it is a typical representative of Jiangnan gardens, with pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water, and every corner is a painting! 🎭 Suzhou Museum (Architectural Aesthetics✨) This modern Soviet-style building designed by I.M. Pei has a rich collection and is free to visit (advance reservation required). 🚤 Pingjiang Road & Shantang Street (super beautiful night view🌙) Pingjiang Road: small bridges, flowing water, white walls and black tiles, the most poetic ancient street in Suzhou. Shantang Street: Lanterns are hung high at night, and you can go boating on the river to experience the Jiangnan water village style. 2️⃣ Must-eat food 🍜 Suzhou-style noodle soup—— Representatives: Aozao Noodles, Zhu Hongxing Noodle House (the fried fish noodles are highly recommended!) 🥟 Crab meat dumplings——thin skin and lots of juice, bursting with juice once you take a bite! Recommended: Wangsi Restaurant, Subangrong 🍡 Sweet Osmanthus Lotus Root—— Glutinous rice filled with lotus root, topped with osmanthus honey, sweet but not greasy 🐟 Squirrel fish - crispy, sweet and sour, a representative dish of Suzhou 🥢 Suzhou cuisine - Deyue Tower and Songhe Tower, experience authentic Suzhou cuisine 3️⃣ Must-buy souvenirs 🎁 Suzhou embroidery - exquisite embroidery, representative of Suzhou's intangible cultural heritage 🍵 Biluochun - one of the top ten famous teas in China, suitable for gift giving 🥮 Huang Tianyuan Cakes——A century-old brand, Suzhou-style mung bean cakes and Suzhou-style mooncakes are super delicious 4️⃣ Transportation Tips 🚄 High-speed rail: It only takes 30 minutes from Shanghai Hongqiao Station 🚆 to Suzhou! 🚇 Subway: Suzhou Metro has been opened, and you can easily reach major attractions 🚌 Bus/Taxi: Convenient travel within the city, bus + shared bicycles are more local. 5️⃣ Tips for playing ✅ Spring and autumn are the best seasons for flower viewing, while autumn is the best season for a slow garden tour ✅ It is recommended to go to Suzhou Gardens in the morning to avoid the peak of crowds ✅ You can arrange a day to visit Suzhou Museum, Humble Administrator's Garden and Tiger Hill, and go to Pingjiang Road for dinner and night view at night ✅ It is recommended to visit the ancient town on weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds 🏮 Suzhou, a city where small bridges, flowing water and poetry coexist, is waiting for you to explore! #SuzhouTravel #JiangnanWaterVillage #SuzhouFood #SuzhouGardens #SuzhouLifestyle #Mainland Travel

#discoverchina This renovated marketplace in Gusu District brilliantly blends old-Suzhou vibes with contemporary design. Once a traditional wet market, it’s now a trendy hub for food, groceries, and cultural creativity – often called *"Suzhou’s Most Beautiful Market. Must-tries: Daniangniang’s sweet osmanthus desserts, very yummy. 📍Address: No. 4, Dinghui Temple Lane, Gusu District (near Shuangta Scenic Area) - Opening Hours: - Market Area: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Dining & Creative Zone: Until 9:00 PM - Transport Tips: - 10-minute walk from Lindun Road Station (Metro Line 1)

Curious about the Shuangta Market? Come and check it out! The Shuangta Market is a newly renovated fresh market with a variety of Suzhou snacks, pastries, fruits and vegetables, and creative handicrafts. The second phase of the Shuangta Market is more artsy, with coffee shops, milk tea, Suzhou-style noodles, and snacks on the first floor, and a small market with a balcony overlooking the Shuangta on the second floor. Address: 1/F, No. 2 Shijiang Lane, Suzhou Subway: Exit 1, Lindun Road Station, Line 1 Driving: Navigate to Shuangta Market Parking: CNY 6/hr Tickets: Free Opening hours: 6:00–19:30 Must-try food: 1. Da Niang Niang This popular store's signature taro mochi balls are soft and chewy with a rich taro flavor and moderate sweetness. The rice wine balls are also worth a try. 2. Yu Yongsheng Shengjian The crispy skin and juicy filling make these shengjian a great value! The paper-thin shumai are also a highlight, with a thin skin and sticky, savory filling. 3. Laokeman Egg Pancakes These egg pancakes with pork tenderloin are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Pair them with a bowl of tofu pudding for a perfect meal! Be prepared to wait in line during peak hours. 4. Qingnian Chun Biluochun Milk Tea This authentic Biluochun milk tea is only available in Suzhou and has a strong tea flavor. 5. Tangyifang Suzhou-style pastries such as begonia cakes and plum blossom cakes are freshly made and sold with a crispy crust and sweet filling. 6. Tangpan Drunken Shrimp The shrimp are large and fresh, with a sweet aftertaste. The hairy crabs are also delicious, with a rich filling. Tips: 1. Visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds and enjoy breakfast and lunch. 2. Explore the ancient street outside the market to experience the local culture. 3. In addition to food, the market also has coffee shops, bars, and creative stalls. 4. The stalls are independent, but the seating is shared, and the aisles are narrow.

⛩ The second phase of the Twin Towers Market, "Twin Towers TTD MARKET," is right across from the first phase and is now in trial operation. Compared with the traditional market opposite, this place is more for leisure and entertainment. 😄 There is a mood collector at the entrance, and everyone is excited to record their mood swings for the week. ⛲️ Walking in, there is a large pool, and there are many picnic chairs in front of the coffee shop. The pool will be filled with mist from time to time. 🏯 The circle of buildings has three floors in total, including various specialty shops and exhibition areas. The style is more modern and fashionable, and the corridors and walls are very suitable for taking photos. There are several restaurants on the first floor, but some are not open, and some have incomplete varieties. 🗼 The second-floor corridor and the third-floor coffee shop can also see the Twin Towers in the distance. 🏠 Address: No. 20 Zujiaqiao 🚄 Transportation: 580 meters from Exit 1 of Xiangmen Subway Station on Line 1

The Shuangta Market, which opened in December 2019, was ingeniously designed by designers who dream of home transformation and was inspired by Suzhou's unique flower code culture. This place combines vegetables, fruits, fresh food, snacks, coffee☕️ and pubs🍻, and has become a popular check-in spot for multicultural integration. In addition to the physical functions of a vegetable market, Shuangta Market also allows you to experience the lively atmosphere of the vegetable market in the snack area. The market is divided into a vegetable market area and a snack area. The whole market is not too big, and the food is small and complete. There are not only conventional categories such as seafood, vegetables, and meat products, but also various Suzhou-style cultural and creative gadgets and snacks, which can make people deeply feel the Suzhou aesthetics~ 🌟【Food Check-in】 1️⃣【Laokeman】's egg pancake, the basic version of 8 yuan is upgraded to add tenderloin for only 3 yuan! Crispy omelet paired with tender pork tenderloin, and a bowl of tofu pudding for 7 yuan for breakfast, it’s amazing! ! 2️⃣【Yu Yongsheng】’s paper-wrapped egg yolk dumplings, 28 yuan/4 pieces, it’s more cost-effective to buy two! Salty and fragrant egg yolk siomai, served with chili sauce or vinegar! ! 3️⃣【Da Niangniang】’s Suzhou-style sweet soup, 18 yuan for full of sweetness. Red beans, taro paste, and soft glutinous meatballs, every bite is filled with the tenderness of Suzhou. 4️⃣【Qingnianchun】’s Biluochun milk tea, ranging from 17 to 22 yuan, is full of tea fragrance. 5️⃣ The crabapple cake and plum blossom cake from Tangzhifang are classic Suzhou-style dim sum that you cannot miss. 6️⃣【Laoyihe】’s traditional delicacies such as raw meat pot stickers and wontons. 7️⃣【Small Hot Meat】Original/Cheese Pancakes, starting at 6.5 yuan, with rich taste and many choices. 8️⃣【Bai Nian Tong He】’s Suzhou-style pastries come in a variety of styles, both sweet and savory. 9️⃣【Daomiji】’s big pot of braised food is tempting and has a long aftertaste. 🌈Special Tips🌈 During weekends or holidays, seats in the market are tight. It is recommended that brothers and sisters work together: one person queues and one person finds a seat. Two people travel together, share delicious food, and sit anywhere you want without being restricted. Let’s enjoy this unique market atmosphere together! 🕹️Address: 1F, No. 2 Shijiang Lane 🕑Business hours: 6:00-20:00 🚗Transportation: Walk from Exit 2 of Lindun Road, Line 1 of the National Subway/Exit 1 of Xiangmen Station. ⛩️Surrounding attractions: Surrounding attractions: Twin Pagodas, Dinghui Temple, Pingjiang Road, etc.

Twin Towers 📍Detailed address: Shuangta Market 🌟Highlights: The Internet-famous vegetable market was transformed from an old vegetable market! In addition to the usual vegetables, fruits, and fresh food~ They also sell some Suzhou local snacks, Suzhou specialties, cultural and creative products, etc., but the prices are a bit expensive! 🍜Restaurant total score: 🫓Laokeman Egg Pancake: Scallion Egg Pancake with Pork Tenderloin, crispy and fragrant! Recommended 👍 🍮The signature taro paste mochi dumplings of the auntie are just average in my opinion 🦐The internet-famous drunken shrimp is really expensive, but the taste is good. The taste of siomai and Suzhou-style mung bean soup is quite satisfactory 💰Average consumption: 50+ 📝Note tips: You can just walk around and feel it, but some prices are expensive, so it is recommended to compare prices Nearby attractions: Dinghui Temple, Wu Zuoren Art Museum, Pingjiang Road

In a corner of the ancient city of Suzhou lies a hidden sanctuary where time gently awaits - Shuangta Market Here, it is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a haven for artistic souls When the ancient charm of old streets meets the modern market When the earthly fireworks meet Suzhou's flower codes When artistic fashion empowers Suzhou's New Year paintings What you see is no longer just a market It is a lifestyle A pursuit and longing for beautiful things Here, the bustling market is the background sound of earthly fireworks Everyone can find their own little happiness Allowing the soul to truly release and find solace 🕤 Visiting Time ▫️ Early morning to late morning: When the market just opens, it is quiet with few people, making it a perfect time for photography and experiencing the authentic market life; ▫️ Late afternoon to evening: As the sunlight softens, the market gradually becomes lively. At this time, the market is full of colors, aromas, and flavors. Strolling around the various stalls, you will find not only delicious food but also the earthly fireworks and simple happiness. 🍡 Food Exploration ▫️ Suzhou snacks: Don't miss the classic delicacies like Shengjianbao, Squirrel Fish, and Osmanthus Cake ▫️ Creative desserts: Taro Mochi Balls, Pumpkin Mochi Balls, etc. ▫️ Shuangta Drunken Crab: Huadiao Plum Shrimp👍, Cooked Drunken Hairy Crab 📌 Travel Tips ▫️ Market Address: No. 2 Shijiang Lane, Gusu District, 1st Floor ▫️ Business Hours: 06:00-21:00 ▫️ Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 to "Lindun Road" Exit 2 or "Xiangmen Station" Exit 1 and walk to the market ▫️ The market is half a vegetable market and half a market, transformed from the old Shuangta Vegetable Market. The stall signs inside the market are very distinctive. They not only classify the shops with various colors but also use Suzhou codes on the lightboxes, which originated from counting rods and were later used commercially as secret codes. ▫️ It is highly recommended to take a good look around the vegetable market and read the "warm messages" on the stalls. You will see "Walking through the vegetable market together, from youthful years to gray hair," and "Eating what you like, living a lovely life." Hold the hand of your loved one and feel the warmth brought by the earthly fireworks in Shuangta Market!💗

👍️Essential Shop to Check In: Twin Towers Market Drunken Shrimp, sweet and slightly alcoholic Drunken Crab, full of rich roe, Scallion Pancake with Pork Loin, remember to add double eggs, sweet and spicy sauce is a must Really delicious 😍 🕐️Check-in Time: Monday to Sunday 6:30-21:00 💰️Average Price: 20 yuan 💗Other tips: Driving yourself Parking is very tight around here, not recommended on holidays.

Suzhou Twin Towers MarketTwin Towers Market The scenery that only exists in dreams, big fish 🐟 Begonia swims into reality The twin towers that have been popular recently Finally went today Watch the fish quietly swimming in the shadow of the tower Friends, you must find a sunny afternoon to take photos 🌞Shopping and eating 🍜Shuangta Market Then go to the art museum to see the exhibition and the tower

We got mesmerized by the beauty of Suzhou✨ even though it was just for a short time, as soon as we arrived and go out of the metro station nearby to our hotel (Qichi Yicheng Hotel) we got the best view of the North Temple Pagoda, and eat delicious 饺子(dumplings) at Wushengxing Zhousha📍, the same day we went to Pingjiang Road and got on the boat it was only 40rmb, it was very relaxing and beautiful scenery. Afterwards we went to the Suzhou Center Plaza and saw that big building that looks like a portal🙌. Next day we took breakfast at Shijiang Long No 2. (a market with a variety of tasty Chinese food 🍲 ) would recommend 110%. Till we meet again Suzhou🧚♀️. #trip #china #suzhou #苏州 #中国

Shuangta Market is very close to Pingjiang Road. After strolling through Pingjiang Road, you can go to Shuangta Market to grab some food. The pan-fried buns there are super delicious; I always go for them whenever I visit. On the way there, there's a little pub selling beer. Grab a Yanjing No. 9, take it to go, and enjoy it at Shuangta Market while eating. It's incredibly satisfying.

There are many things in the Twin Towers Market, there are many interesting trinkets, stop and go, picked a few favorite small items after strolling around. The exquisite Jiangnan market always has a taste of slow life.

The market is a microcosm of the life of the city's residents The Shuangta Market in Suzhou is just like this The Shuangta Market, which combines the vegetable market, cultural and creative industries, and small foods of Gusu Both literary and artistic atmosphere and the smell of life It is a true portrayal of the city of Suzhou. 👉Travel Guide 📍No. 2, Shijiang Lane, 1st Floor 🚇Transportation: Exit 2 of Lindun Road Station in the direction of Zhongnan Street on Subway Line 1 🕖: 07:00-20:00 🎫: Free Tips: There are few parking spots, but you can take a bus or taxi. 👉Food Guide 🔘Old Guest Full Pancake | 💰11r There is also loin meat 🥓 in the egg pancake, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside Paired with a bowl of fresh and fragrant tofu pudding It's really a wonderful breakfast combination. 🔘Yuyongsheng | 💰23r Salty paper shell salted egg yolk siu mai It's filled with egg yolk, and there's a lot of filling It's recommended to dip it in their chili sauce and vinegar, the taste is amazing. 🔘Dajiangjiao Suzhou-style Sweet Soup | 💰18r Red bean paste balls and taro paste sesame small balls 🍡 are the signature dishes The red beans are very delicate, the taro is also very fragrant, and the soft and glutinous balls are very nice. ❗Tips: They are all hot, the taro is not very sweet, and it's a great choice for those who like hot and non-sweet food. 🔘Youth Spring Biluochun Milk Tea | 💰20r The tea flavor is very strong 🍵, and there are oats added, the overall taste is the rich aroma of tea Recommend five/seven sweetness, very nice. 👉Suggestions 🔺The surrounding Pingjiang Road, Shuangta, Dinghui Temple, Wu Zuoren Art Museum are all worth a visit, you can come to eat snacks after visiting 🔺You can buy vegetables or fruits and have them made into vegetable salads or juices on the spot, you must try it 🔺The market is very large, with coffee shops, small bars, cultural and creative industries, snacks, bouquets, etc., there are many places to visit, so come early～ ❗A market with a literary and artistic style with Suzhou characteristics is really worth a visit. 👉Accommodation Recommendation 🏠Hidden in Tianpingshan Cultural Holiday Hotel 📍No. 699, Lingtian Road, Mudu Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City. 🚌The transportation is super convenient, only 50 meters away from the bus stop at the door It's also just a 10-minute drive from the ring road expressway It's less than 40 minutes drive to the Shuangta Market❗ 🏯The interior and exterior design incorporates classical garden elements, quiet and elegant There is a small outdoor playground for children to play The hotel has a variety of room types, many high-quality view rooms, looking out is the beautiful scenery of Tianpingshan. Tips: The hotel provides buffet breakfast and Chinese and Western meals🍱, recommend trying the Suzhou dishes in the Chinese restaurant, Suzhou on the tip of the tongue～