Shantang Street

The lights are just on🏮 Boats shuttle back and forth, and pedestrians are like weaving You must come to Suzhou Shantang Street at night～ Wait until the lights are bright I seem to have gone to the real Jiangnan 'When you come to Suzhou, you will see that every household is by the river' This is the place of wealth and romance in the red dust under Cao Xueqin's pen - 📍Address: Suzhou Shantang Street 🎫Ticket: Free 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2 Shilu Station ⏰Best time: 17:00—20:00, the lights will be on around 5:30 in the evening, the red lanterns paired with the blue hour, it's really beautiful! - 🥳Travel Tips ➊Before the lights are on, it feels like an ordinary historical commercial street. After the lights are on, suddenly it's bright in front of you, it's too beautiful! So you must come to Shantang Street at night! ➋The best night view position is on the 'Tonggui Bridge', standing on the bridge without exclaiming really has a kind of 'wealthy and fascinating eyes' feeling. There will be a lot of people, so go early! ➌If you want to take a boat, you can navigate to the ancient stage pier and buy boat tickets there, 45/person ➍Xin Zhenyuan, this is recommended by many locals in Suzhou, it's very good, and there are also oily boiled dumplings from Rongyang Building, and pastries from Wanfuxing! They are all delicious!

Exploring the narrow lanes and historic streets of Suzhou's old town, such as Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street, offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese life. You'll find quaint tea houses, artisan workshops, and local eateries tucked away in these atmospheric neighborhoods. Don't miss the Suzhou Museum designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, which showcases both ancient and contemporary art. #china #suzhou

A city of Gusu, half a volume of Jiangnan poetry, once you enter Gusu, your eyes are filled with Jiangnan! Small bridges over flowing water, ink-wash poetry and paintings. When you come to Suzhou, you must go to Pingjiang Road to listen to Teacher Wu Liangying's live version of 'Voice of Slow', and feel the poetic and picturesque Jiangnan described by literati and poets. Recommended check-in strategy: Seven-mile Shantang: The Shantang Street with the lights on is very lively Pingjiang Road: "A Pingjiang Road, half of Gusu City" Zhouzhuang Ancient Town: A Jiangnan water town in Suzhou that you must not miss Tongli Ancient Town: One of the eight great ancient towns in Jiangnan, with small bridges and flowing water Maple Bridge Night Mooring: Hanshan Temple outside Gusu City, the midnight bell tolls to the passenger boat Lili Ancient Town: If you like more original ancient towns, this place can satisfy you, there are not many tourists, more are the original residents

Strolling along the Seven-Mile Pond is like traveling through a thousand years of time. The old streets and alleys, the winding flagstone paths, each spot exudes the rich charm of the Jiangnan water towns. Small bridges over flowing water, the ancient rhythm is long and enduring. This place is a microcosm of Suzhou, a witness to history, and a carrier of culture. Come to the Seven-Mile Pond to experience a journey through time, savor the charm and style of the ancient city, and let your soul relax and heal.

Among the many streets and alleys of Suzhou, the famous Shantang Street is acclaimed as 'the number one famous street in Gusu'. The district is themed around the traditional appearance of Shantang, and the town at night has a unique flavor. The dim lights and the reflections on the river surface twinkle with enchanting light, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy world. This place is very suitable for wearing cheongsams and Hanfu to stroll around, take photos, and check in. It really fits the scene 📍Address: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎫Ticket: Free 🛥️Near the south gate of the street, there are Bai Juyi Pier and Ancient Opera Stage Pier, (you can take a boat ride, 45 per person.) 🚘Transportation Strategy 🚇Subway: Line 2 Shantang Street Station Exit 1 🚌Bus: Take bus routes 7, 34, 46, 54, 304, 318, 406, 415, 9037 community bus to Shantang Street Station 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Suzhou Qili Shantang Scenic Area (the scenic area traffic is congested) 📸Photo Tips: 1⃣️Shantang Street is about seven miles long, with scenery mostly consisting of riverside households and small bridges over flowing water. It is recommended to choose the essence spots for shooting, such as from Changmen to Xinmin Bridge. 2⃣️The lanterns by the river and the colorful lights on the white walls and black tiles will make Shantang Street particularly bright at night and are good backgrounds for photos. 3⃣️The best night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, one can't help but exclaim that there is really a sense of 'wealth dazzles the eyes'. There will be a lot of people, so go early! 4️⃣Shantang Street Ancient Opera Stage: Antique and charming, there may be cultural performances on weekends and holidays. 🍜Food Recommendations Shepherd's purse with silverfish and large shrimp shengjian, seasonal green dumplings, osmanthus oolong bamboo tube tea, green field refreshing bamboo tube tea, osmanthus cake, plum blossom cake, pig's trotters, and marinated chicken feet ⛩️Nearby Attractions Hanshan Temple - Guangji Park - Huqiu Mountain Scenic Spot 📝Note tips: 1. Shantang Street is very suitable for night tours, but be prepared for the crowds, especially on weekends and holidays. If you want to visit Shantang Street on weekends and holidays, you can get off at the Shi Road subway station, walk to Tang Shaofu Bai Gongci, and enter Shantang Street from there, where there are relatively fewer people. 2. It is recommended to arrive at the scenic area about an hour before sunset, so you can experience Shantang Street during the day, taste the food on the snack street, and enjoy the Shantang night view in the evening. 3. Avoid visiting during holidays. The scenic area is ordinary during the day but dazzling at night. Late arrivals may face restrictions, so try to arrive before 17:00.

🔔 Among the many streets and alleys in Suzhou, the famous Shantang Street is acclaimed as 'the number one famous street in Gusu'. The district is themed around the traditional appearance of Shantang, and the town at night has a unique flavor. The dim lights and the reflections on the river surface twinkle with charming light, making one feel as if they are in a dreamy world. ❗Address: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎫Admission: Free. 🛥️Near the south gate of the street, there are Bai Juyi Wharf and Ancient Opera Stage Wharf, (boat tours available, 45 yuan per person). 🚇Transportation: Subway: Line 2 Shantang Street Station Exit 1 🚌Bus: Routes 7, 34, 46, 54, 304, 318, 406, 415, 9037 community bus to Shantang Street Station ⛩️Nearby attractions: Hanshan Temple - Guangji Park - Huqiu Mountain Scenic Area 📸Photography suggestions: 1⃣️Shantang Street is about seven miles long, with scenery mostly consisting of riverside houses and small bridges over flowing water. It is recommended to choose the essence spots for photography, such as from Changmen to Xinmin Bridge. 2⃣️The lanterns by the river and the colorful lights on the white walls and black tiles make Shantang Street particularly bright at night and provide a great background for photos. 3⃣️The best night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, one can't help but exclaim that there is indeed a sense of 'wealth and splendor captivating the eyes'. There will be a lot of people, so go early! 📝Tips: ✅Shantang Street is very suitable for night tours, but be prepared for the crowds, especially on weekends and holidays. If you want to visit Shantang Street on weekends or holidays, you can get off at the Shi Road subway station, walk to Tang Shaofu Bai Gongci, and enter Shantang Street from there, where it is relatively less crowded. ✅It is recommended to arrive at the scenic area about an hour before sunset, so you can experience Shantang Street during the day, taste the food on the snack street, and also enjoy the night view of Shantang in the evening.

#tigeryear2022 #staycation Haishi Shantang is this new indoor food market in Shantang Street, and it’s amazing 🤩 Almost 3 or 4 floors of food from China and at the top Japanese and Thai 🍱 Most foods are snacks and some bowls 🍚 It’s wonderful and so good to see, even though it’s really full since only being newly opened in Suzhou (about 2 months)

How can anyone not love Suzhou? This city of Gusu hides countless stories. Strolling along Pingjiang Road, listening to the elderly speak in the gentle Wu dialect, one can feel the sediment of history. As night falls, walking on Shantang Street, one can experience the warmth of human life. If time were only left for one day, I would still wish to set foot in Gusu city once more, to taste a serving of Ao Zao noodles, and to recount those unfinished stories. 📍Suzhou one-day city walk, Xiyuan Temple, Shuangta Temple, Humble Administrator's Garden, Suzhou Museum, Beisi Pagoda, Shantang Street, every step is a view, every place is unforgettable. 📸 In Suzhou, there are many places worth taking photos of. The classic design of the Suzhou Museum integrates the beauty of Suzhou-style classical architecture and national style elements; The Humble Administrator's Garden is one of the four famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, beautiful in every season; Shantang Street at night shows the dim lights of Gusu city, as if you are in a dreamy water town; Pingjiang Road is the most lively and atmospheric street in the ancient city of Suzhou. Besides these attractions, there are many other places worth visiting. For example, come to Xiyuan Temple early in the morning for a bowl of vegetarian noodles to start a new day in this serene and simple place; Shuangta Temple, built during the Three Kingdoms period, is one of the landmarks of Suzhou; Beisi Pagoda is a historic site where one can wander slowly.

Shantang Street is a historic old street located in Suzhou city, one of the famous cultural tourist attractions in Suzhou, and also one of the best preserved and most ancient blocks in Suzhou city. At Shantang Street, you can experience the traditional culture, historical architecture and water town style of ancient Suzhou. Here is an introduction to the experience of visiting Shantang Street: 1. Ancient architecture and garden tour: There are many ancient buildings and gardens around Shantang Street, such as Mudu Ancient Town, Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, etc. You can visit these ancient buildings and gardens, feel the charm of Suzhou traditional garden architecture, and understand the history and culture of Suzhou. Especially, the Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden are listed as World Cultural Heritage, representing Suzhou garden architecture, which are worth visiting. 2. Art and culture experience: Shantang Street is an art and culture gathering place in Suzhou city, with many art galleries, handicraft shops, tea houses, etc. You can appreciate contemporary art works, buy characteristic handicrafts, or taste traditional Chinese tea culture in tea houses. 3. Food tasting: Shantang Street is also a famous food district in Suzhou city, with many famous restaurants and snack bars, offering traditional Suzhou cuisine and Jiangnan food. You can taste authentic Suzhou snacks and Suzhou cuisine here, and feel the food culture of Jiangnan water town. 4. Water town style experience: There are many water town attractions in Suzhou city where Shantang Street is located, such as ancient canals, water lanes, ancient bridges, etc. At Shantang Street, you can feel the unique water town style of Jiangnan, choose to take a boat tour of the canal, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan water town. In conclusion, Shantang Street is a place where you can experience the traditional culture, art atmosphere and water town style of ancient Suzhou. Whether tasting food, appreciating ancient architecture, or feeling art and culture, Shantang Street can bring you a rich and colorful experience.

Address: Suzhou Shantang Street Admission: Free Transportation: Metro Line 2 Shilu Station Best Time: 17:00—20:00, the lights turn on around 5:30 pm, red lanterns against the blues, it's really too beautiful! Sightseeing: 1. Boat tour: 25 yuan/person, highly recommend the night tour!! Witness the romance of Gusu, even more breathtaking in the snow! So beautiful it takes your breath away!! 2. Food: The streets are lined with Suzhou snacks, taste the local cuisine, experience the authentic Jiangnan flavor, especially don't miss the hairy crabs in autumn! There's a cream puff shop with a long queue, don't miss it 3. Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum: Explore the ancient Jiangnan merchant culture. 4. Shantang Street Ancient Stage: An old stage with cultural performances on weekends and holidays 5. Suzhou Pingtan: There's a Pingtan house at the dock, performances start on the hour. Accommodation Staying in the city center is very convenient, just stayed at the Suzhou Kimpton Bamboo Hotel, which is Kimpton's debut in mainland China under InterContinental, located in the center of the old city, next to the Global Mall, with Shiquan Street nearby; black tiles and white walls, pavilions and water pavilions, classic Suzhou garden style, you can take great photos without leaving the hotel. Rooms come with a courtyard, you can sway in a rocking chair all day.. There are welcome fruits and desserts when you check in, pet-friendly, really suitable for the young generation. Food 1 Xiyuan Temple: Guanyin noodles, vegetarian buns 2 Pingjiang Road Chicken Feet Alley: Braised chicken feet 3 Peach Blossom Land on Pingjiang Road: Red bean paste balls, sauce pig's trotters 4 Xin Zhen Yuan: Signature shrimp shengjian 5 For crab roe noodles go to Li Bai Crab, for pastries go to Wan Fu Xing, for double-stuffed dumplings go to Jinshui Lou, for dim sum go to Zhu Xin Nian, for Suzhou cuisine go to the wide alley's Tanhua. Sightseeing Tips Before the lights are on, it feels like an ordinary historical commercial street, but once they are lit, it suddenly becomes dazzlingly beautiful! So be sure to come to Shantang Street at night! The night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge', standing on the bridge you can't help but exclaim, it really has a 'wealth dazzles the eyes' feeling. It gets very crowded, so go early! If you want to take a boat tour, you can navigate to the Ancient Stage Dock to buy boat tickets, 45r/person

The lanterns are lit up🏮, and the night is picturesque Boats shuttle back and forth🛶, and the crowd is like a woven tapestry🚶‍♀️ Suzhou's Shantang Street, you must visit at night to explore its charm~ When the lights are bright🌃, I feel as if I've traveled back to the true Jiangnan 'When you arrive in Gusu, you'll see houses all along the river' This place is exactly the land of wealth and romance described by Cao Xueqin in his writings🌸 📍Address: Suzhou Shantang Street 🎫Ticket: Free🆓 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2, Shilu Station ⏰Best Time: 17:00—20:00, the lights turn on around 5:30 pm, and the red lanterns paired with the blue hour create a dreamlike and beautiful scene!✨ 🥳Fun Tips ➊ Before the lights are on, it may just be an ordinary historical commercial street, but after the lighting, you will be amazed by the beauty in front of you!👀 You must visit Shantang Street at night! ➋ The best night view spot is on 'Tonggui Bridge'. Standing on the bridge, you will exclaim: 'The charm of wealth is truly amazing!'🌉 Don't worry about the crowd, go early to secure the best spot! ➌ If you want to take a boat ride, you can navigate to the Ancient Opera Stage Pier and buy a boat ticket there, 45 yuan per person🎫, go with the flow and feel the gentleness of the Jiangnan water town. 🍜About Food Qian Yuman·Nostalgic Restaurant 🍽️, a must-visit internet-famous Suzhou cuisine restaurant in Suzhou, located at No. 717 Changxu Road, Gusu District. Must-try dishes recommended📝: 🥢 Grandma's Braised Egg and Pork Knuckle: The sauce is rich and flavorful, melts in your mouth, and is really delicious!😋 🐟 Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish: Sweet and sour taste, the fish is fried just right, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, so delicious it'll make you fly!😍 🍸 Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms: This fruit wine is a must-order, with low alcohol content and a refreshing taste, complementing the Jiangnan night perfectly.🌸🍷 Come to Suzhou's Shantang Street and experience the charm of Jiangnan at the place where the lights are dim!🌃🏮

📍Address: Shantang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou City 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 2 Shantang Street Station Exit 1→400 meters on foot 🎫Tickets: Free🆓 🌸"Seven miles of Shantang Road, both banks of the old Jiangnan." In Suzhou, you must not miss this Shantang Street, which is known as the "first famous street in Gusu". The green tiles and white walls of Jiangnan, small bridges and flowing water, coupled with the unique red lanterns🏮 of Shantang Street, are full of the flavor of Jiangnan water town. ✅✅✅Travel tips 1⃣️Take a boat🚤: Ticket sales time⏰8:00-21:00 Ticket price: On-site💰50, Online💰45, One day in advance💰39.9 2⃣️It is recommended to go to Shantang Street to enjoy the night view after 6:00 in the afternoon, with lanterns lit and decorated, taking pictures📸 is particularly outstanding, very suitable for travel check-in. 💡The lights and shops close at 10:30, so don't go too late. 3⃣️From Exit 1 of Shantang Street Station, go forward to the bridge, turn left for Seven Miles Shantang, and turn right for Shantang Old Street. Seven Miles Shantang is more suitable for taking pictures and enjoying the scenery, while Shantang Old Street is more suitable for immersing yourself in the cultural atmosphere of Suzhou. 4⃣️Suzhou specialties: Chuitangbang, Caizhizhai, Haishi Shantang... You can buy Suzhou specialties, personally recommend🌟Zongzi Sugar, Osmanthus Cake, Cloud Cake, Daughter Red. (This time I bought the new product Biluochun Tea Wine🍶 in the p5 store, the taste is not bad, the price is 💰88/jin) ⚠️Note: Couples should pay special attention, do not accept the so-called free bouquets💐 handed to you on the roadside, the usual routine is a group of people entangling the girl saying that the flowers are given for free, another group of people entangling the boy to pay, and it will change from 10r/bouquet to 10r/stem. When encountering such a gang, you can walk away directly to prevent being cheated.