Shantang Street in Suzhou, the historical memory of Gusu

Shantang Street is located in the northwest of the ancient city of Gusu District, Suzhou. It is a historical and cultural street in China and a national 4A-level scenic spot; Opening hours: Open all day, free of charge Transportation: Self-driving, bus, taxi, subway Tour highlights: Shantang Street was built in the Tang Dynasty, with a total length of 3600 meters, hence the name Qili Shantang; the ancient street was built along the Shantang River, and most of the ancient buildings along the street are from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period, forming a group of buildings with several courtyards, which is very characteristic of Jiangnan style; the ancient buildings here are particularly photogenic; We entered the east section of Shantang Street at Bantang Bridge; the "Qili Shantang" on the white wall, the long ancient alley, the old houses with black tiles and white walls, and the green Shantang River, this is really a great place for photography; there are many signs such as "Qili Shantang" and "Shantang Street" in Shantang Street, which are convenient for tourists to take photos; The Jiangnan Weaving Mansion, Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum, and the ancient theater are also must-visit historical and cultural sites; the Jiangnan Weaving Mansion used to be the Lingnan Guild Hall, and Emperor Qianlong stayed here during his six visits to Jiangnan; now it is not only a great place to enjoy the scenery, but also a place to experience traditional culture; here, you can experience ancient textile techniques and admire exquisite Su embroidery artworks; Authentic Suzhou cuisine is the biggest highlight of Shantang Street, with a wide variety of Su-style snacks, soup noodles, and snacks. The osmanthus glutinous rice lotus root, squirrel-shaped mandarin fish, and Biluochun tea buns are all delicious and not to be missed! One Shantang Street, half of Gusu's history; as early as the Tang Dynasty, the Shantang River was built to strengthen the connection between the ancient city of Suzhou and the Grand Canal, and Shantang Street prospered because of the Shantang River, so it is also a heritage site of the Grand Canal of China; Warm tips: 1. Shantang Street is located in the center of Suzhou, with many people and cars, so it is recommended to take public transportation as much as possible; get off at Shantang Street Station on Metro Line 2; 2. The scenery of Shantang Street is different during the day and at night. The photo effect is better during the day, and it is more lively at night. The scenery after the lights are on is very beautiful!