[2025 Suzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Xietanglao Street (Updated Mar)

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⛩ Xietang Old Street has been renovated and is now bustling with life. It is home to many Suzhou-style restaurants, coffee shops, tea houses, antique shops, and flower shops. 🌈 During the day, you can see bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers. Many people come here to take wedding photos. 🔮 At night, the street is lit up, but it is still quiet. The restaurants along the street are busy, but there are not many shops open at night. The small gardens are dimly lit, with only a few lotus lamps. 💐 If you like quiet, ancient-style night tours, you can come here for a walk. If you like lively and beautiful places, you can wait for the Xietang Old Street Lantern Festival, which is a must-see in Jiangnan. 🏠 Address: 1088 Songtao Street 🚄 Transportation: Take Metro Line 8 to Xietang Station, Exit 4

Suzhou Xietang Old Street, located near Jinji Lake, is a quiet old street full of Jiangnan charm. The scenery here is picturesque, with the old houses with white walls and black tiles set against the green trees and red flowers, looking particularly elegant. There are many restaurants along the street, specializing in Suzhou cuisine. Each dish contains authentic Suzhou flavor and is endlessly memorable. Teahouses are dotted all over the place, and the environment is quiet and quiet. It is a quiet and quiet place with few people. It is very suitable for friends to make tea around the stove and enjoy leisure time. Here, you can temporarily forget the hustle and bustle of the world, immerse yourself in this rare tranquility and beauty, and feel the unique charm and customs of the Jiangnan water town.

Saturday, cold and sunny. Apart from the low temperature, the weather was great, with a clear blue sky. We went to Xietang Old Street. Get off at Xietang Station on Metro Line 8 and walk a few hundred meters to get there. It was probably because of the low temperature that there were not many tourists in the ancient street, and most of the restaurants were closed. It felt a bit deserted, but I guess business is good in summer. The style of the Jiangnan water town, with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and terraces, is very nice. It will definitely be more beautiful in spring.

Near Jinji Lake, there is an old street rebuilt from the ruins of an ancient Jiangnan water town, Xietang Old Street. The old street was originally the site of an ancient town with a history of more than 700 years. After a century of baptism, it has integrated the modern atmosphere and interpreted the ancient charm of Jiangnan in the new era. The old street is not big, and it is very quiet. It is a good place to drink tea, read books, listen to the rain, walk dogs, digest food, and stroll around on rainy days. 📍Address: No. 1088, Songtao Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🕙Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, open all day 🚗Transportation: Take Metro Line 5 or 8 to Xietang Station, Exit 4, and walk about 500-600 meters after exiting the station 🎟️Tickets: Free🆓

Xietang Old Street in Suzhou feels like a time tunnel that instantly transports you back to ancient times. The bluestone pavements and antique buildings exude a rich historical atmosphere. Strolling through the old street, whether it's the fragrant snacks or the handicrafts, you'll find it hard to leave. Spring rolls, osmanthus cakes, tofu pudding—there's a plethora of delicious treats to feast your eyes and taste buds on. The local specialty shops also offer a visual and gustatory feast. Come to Xietang Old Street and get ready for a wonderful journey of ancient charm and gourmet delights!

Let's explore the world-class scenery of Xietang Old Street together. Located in the Suzhou Industrial Park, Xietang Old Street has a history of 760 years. After several ups and downs, its appearance was no longer the same, but it was rebuilt on its original site in 2012. The rebuilt old street combines ancient charm with modern style. Strolling through the old street, 760 years of history intertwine here, with history and modernity reflecting each other. Here, you can see many old brand stores and the original appearance of Jiangnan water town residences, as well as fashionable and diverse creative cultural elements and modern architecture. 📍Specific address: 1088 Songtao Street, Wuzhong District, Suzhou ⏰Opening hours: The old street has no walls and is open 24/7; restaurants and shops have specific business hours, subject to actual conditions. 🕰Tour duration: About 3 hours 🚗Transportation routes: Suzhou Rail Transit Line 5, Xietang Metro Station - 3 Northeast Exit, walk more than 700 meters; Suzhou Park Railway Station, Huning Intercity Railway Park 115 Bus Station to Eaton Garden East Bus Station, walk less than 200 meters. 🚎Parking spaces: Xietang Old Street Parking Lot 🎟️Ticket information: Free admission 💗Other Tips Xietang Old Street has no walls, with multiple entrances and exits such as East, North, West 1, and West 2. Choose according to your needs.

Suzhou's Xietang Old Street is a typical epitome of the Jiangnan water town. Although the commercial atmosphere is gradually increasing, the ancient street's charm remains captivating, with a harmonious coexistence of ancient charm and modern vibes. Strolling here, with small bridges and flowing water, stone-paved roads flanked by white walls and black tiles, one can still find the unique gentleness and tranquility of Suzhou gardens. Restaurants on the old street have sprung up like mushrooms after the rain, such as Sucheng Courtyard and Wuyue Rongji, offering Suzhou cuisine. Visitors can enjoy authentic Suzhou food while experiencing the rich local life. The old street also incorporates modern leisure elements, with teahouses and coffee shops scattered around. The serene elegance of Zhuyu Xiaozhu, the warm comfort of Hill Coffee, and the quiet profundity of Zuwang Bookstore provide visitors with excellent places to relax and enjoy a slow-paced life. Parking on the old street is convenient and inexpensive, with free parking for up to three hours, allowing self-driving visitors ample time to explore the old street. 📍Address: 1088 Songtao Street, Suzhou ⏰Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00-21:30 🚇Transportation: Walk 1220 meters from Exit 3 of Xietang Station on Metro Line 5 🅿️Parking: Free parking within 3 hours. A fee of 5 yuan for 3 to 4 hours; 2 yuan per hour after 4 hours, less than 1 hour is charged as 1 hour; a maximum of 30 yuan for the whole day.

Family members, who understands? Spent over an hour on the little Xuanxuan hairstyle It seems like it turned out to be a disaster! I saw so many children with beautiful Xuanxuan hairstyles Miao-style Hanfu The color matching is super beautiful Covered with bells and sequins The crisp sound when walking Attracted countless passersby's attention Became an 'eye-catching package' during the Dragon Boat Festival on the old street The old street is a bit desolate now But the Campsis and pomegranate flowers are quietly blooming Interpreting the unique beauty of summer Steal some leisure time, and have a cup of tea🍵 Enjoying the holiday time 📍Address: Xietang Old Street, Suzhou Industrial Park 🎫Ticket: Free 🅿️Parking: Parking available, convenient for parking

I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door, Xietang Old Street. During the May Day holiday, I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door, Xietang Old Street, which is located on the bank of Xietang River to the east of Jinji Lake in Suzhou Industrial Park. It is built on the original site of Xietang Town, which has a history of more than 760 years. Through the planning and design of antique architecture, Suzhou-style gardens, and green horticulture, it integrates traditional culture and modern commerce organically, creating a leisure district that combines dining, shopping, entertainment, and culture.

After swimming, I came to the nearby Xietang Old Street. The old street by the Xietang River is full of spring vitality and breathtakingly beautiful, attracting many couples to take wedding photos. Wandering on the cobblestone paths surrounded by lush greenery on a sunny afternoon is refreshing and delightful. After enjoying the scenery, having a bowl of Ao Zao noodles at a noodle shop is truly pleasant.

This free lantern festival in Suzhou is just too romantic. Suzhou has never disappointed when it comes to romance. The lantern festival at Xietang Old Street has completely captivated me, especially the lanterns on the water with ancient poems written on them, which fully enhance the Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere. Xietang Old Street, Line 5, Xietang Station, free admission. Lantern hours: 9.16~10.06 18:00-21:30 Market hours: every weekend afternoon from 15:00

On the occasion of the Spring Festival, I came to the old street of Xietang again. The street is decorated with lanterns and festive atmosphere, but there are not many tourists on the small paths of the old street. Under the warm sun, there are people chatting and drinking tea inside and outside the teahouse. The spring plum in the old street has bloomed, indicating that spring is not far away. The old street of Xietang is a good place to be quiet and leisurely in the noisy festival.

Suzhou is really suitable for weekend tours Here is a two-day and one-night Buddhist tour and food route for reference⬇️ - Day1: Old city area citywalk: 【Yi Garden🍃-Phoenix Street-Ten Quan Street-Pingjiang Road-Dongyuan】 🍃Yi Garden: Ticket💰15r, a bit small but less people and beautiful scenery, 🚇Subway Line 1/4 Leqiao Station Exit 8 direct ♨️Phoenix Street: Eat hot soup dumplings at Xishengyuan At Qianlaiye🍜, have a bowl of Suzhou-style red soup noodles, mixed noodles🍜 are also good to slurp You can also buy some cakes and steamed buns as souvenirs 🌄Ten Quan Street: There are quite a few interesting shops, mainly for leisurely strolling 🍃Pingjiang Road: It is recommended to choose good weather🌞 to experience Hanfu makeup The road is long, remember to wear light shoes👟 🍃Dongyuan: Free large park, the scenery is quite beautiful, there are also many cute cats🐈 ⚠️The old city area has narrow roads and expensive parking, green travel experience is better, 🚇subway/🚴Suzhou small green bike Day2: 🍃Garden Citywalk: I love the big garden area!! 【Suzhou Center-Jinji Lake-Chengpin Bookstore-Xinguang Tiandi-Xietang Old Street】 👖Suzhou Center: It's the big pants, a large comprehensive commercial body, most of them are chain brands inside 🌊Jinji Lake: It's long, you can walk around the lake or buy tickets at the dock to tour the lake⛵️ 📖Chengpin Bookstore: A very characteristic literary bookstore, the big stairs are quite photogenic📷📷Japanese cuisine🍣Deer taste is good, very fresh 🛍️Xinguang Tiandi: A mall with few people but has a design sense I love spicy food, I recommend Yao Fei Yao roast duck, freshly roasted duck every day, spicy and satisfying🌶️🌶️ If you don't eat spicy food, I recommend Yangyang Suzhou cuisine, braised pork is very fragrant👍👍Old Suzhou also loves this restaurant 🍃Xietang Old Street: There are many restaurants, but I prefer to stroll around, the design of green plants and so on are similar to strolling in the garden ⚠️There are many malls in the garden area with free🅿️parking time, and they are all close to the subway🉑green travel

Suzhou Xietang Old Street, located in Xietang Town, Suzhou Industrial Park. It starts from Songtao Street in the west and extends to Xingtang Street in the east, covering an area of 16 hectares. It is rebuilt on the basis of Xietang Old Street with a history of 760 years, integrating antique buildings, Suzhou gardens and modern commerce into a commercial street. Here, you can appreciate the antique architecture of the southern water town, and also taste the authentic Suzhou cuisine. Transportation: Get off at Xietang Station of Suzhou Metro Line 5, and then walk about 1 kilometer to Xietang Old Street. There are plenty of parking spaces in Xietang Old Street, you can drive by yourself, but you have to pay a certain parking fee. Food: Shiyu Jiangnan, Daoxiang Village, Hongmanlou, Xinjiangnan, etc., you can taste the authentic Suzhou dishes. The consumption is suitable for ordinary family consumption.

It's the autumn wind again The lantern fair here in Suzhou is really beautiful🏮 It's in Xietang Old Street The lanterns on the water are all written with ancient poems This is the unique Mid-Autumn romance of China! There are lanterns everywhere on the bridge It feels like Tokyo Dream Record Address: Xietang Old Street (near Line 5 Xietang Station) Time: 9.9-10.6

⭐️Xietang Old Street is up to something again, the annual Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, and the lanterns on the old street have been hung up half a month in advance. ⭐️Looking from the Songtao Street Bridge, the huge lotus ribbon on the bridge corridor and the lanterns illuminate a large area of the lake, which is too splendid. ⭐️Many lanterns have also been placed in the rockery and small rivers in the old street, especially the most romantic on the lake surface, which has the meaning of ancient people releasing water lanterns for blessings. ⭐️In addition, many stalls have already been set up near the carp pond, and it is expected that there will be a lively market here on the 11th of the Mid-Autumn Festival. ⭐️Mid-Autumn Festival, won't you come and see~

Suzhou·Xietang Old Street Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Fair, this atmosphere is amazing~|||. Koi good luck tour Mid-Autumn Festival, lanterns full moon reunion night The Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Fair on Suzhou Xietang Old Street has already started~ This year's lantern fair arrangement is really amazing~ Jiangnan Flower Moon Night·Will Enter Wine·Fish Leap Longmen·Qin Qing Ping Le The verses on the lanterns are too good! Come and take pictures and check in! 👍 ⏰Time: September 9th-October 6th (lights on around 6 o'clock) 📍Location: Suzhou Xietang Old Street 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 5 Xietang Station

It's early winter, and the patches of Metasequoia on Xietang River are still colorful. After admiring the redwoods, you might as well walk eastward and see the late autumn of Xietang Old Street. The old street is not crowded with tourists. Red leaves, ginkgo, pomelo, koi... etc., the autumn leaves of the old street have entered their final beauty. Take advantage of the sunny and warm weather, stroll on the stone road in the late autumn of the old street, relax your mood, leave some autumn scenery, and fully enjoy the gift of nature. There are many characteristic restaurants and teahouses on the old street. You might as well look at the scenery there, drink tea, and appreciate the slow life of Suzhou. Ticket purchase: The old street is free for sightseeing. Transportation: There are buses and subways to get there, and there are surface and underground parking lots for self-driving.

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Xitangtang Old Street, compared to the famous Shantang Street, compared to the popular Pingjiang Road, there is too much quiet here~ there is no voice, no chaos, and some are calm waters on both sides of the water~ from dusk At sunset, at the beginning of the Hua Deng, there is only a beautiful painting here - this is a place for a daze!

Suzhou Xiaozhong Old Street! It has a history of more than 760 years in the old street of Xietang. It may not be as long as the Qilishantang street, or it may not have the literary atmosphere of other old streets, but it is like a simple old man telling us My own story, Xitangtang Old Street is located in the east of the Jinji Lake in the Suzhou Industrial Park. The houses along the street are mainly one or two floors. The traditional white wall and black tile, the head is carved and painted, and the ceiling is tiled. Ground. Basically, it is the familiar style of the Jiangnan water town. If you have time, come here, take a look at the house in the old street of Tsang Tong, take the road to the old street of Tsang Tong, taste the dishes of the old street in Tsang Tong, drink the tea from the old street in Chi Tong, and listen to the old street in Chi Tong. The story will surely make you forget to return, body and mind to empty, not to the old street of the oblique pond, do not understand the ancient and modern crossing