Shantang Street is a must-see in Suzhou. It is like a flowing historical painting.

Suzhou Shantang Street | The Millennium Style of Qili Shantang 🎇 "When you come to Suzhou, you will see that every house is by the river. There is little idle land in the ancient palace, and there are many small bridges in the water port." Shantang Street is a must-see in Suzhou. It is like a flowing historical painting, exuding a charming charm that has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Shantang Street was built in the Tang Dynasty. Bai Juyi presided over the construction when he was the governor of Suzhou. It has a history of more than 1,100 years. Walking through it, the mottled stone road under your feet seems to be telling stories of the past. On both sides are Jiangnan dwellings with white walls and black tiles. The wooden doors and windows exude a simple atmosphere, and the flying eaves at the corners of the houses are like birds spreading their wings and about to fly. Walking along the street, ancient bridges span the river, each with a different shape. Some are single-hole stone arch bridges, and the stones on the bridge bear the traces of time; some are flat bridges, simple and unpretentious. Sitting on a sculling boat, the boatman hums a Jiangnan tune, and the oars sway gently in the water, creating ripples. The weeping willows on both sides of the river sway in the wind, as if waving to passers-by. 🎀 There are many shops along the street, and traditional Suzhou snacks are dazzling. The sweet and not greasy plum blossom cake is steaming hot, and every bite is full of softness and sweetness; the fragrant begonia cake is shaped like a begonia flower and has a rich filling; there is also the famous Suzhou soup noodles, with thin noodles and fresh soup, and a variety of toppings. Every bite can taste the delicacy and sophistication of Suzhou flavor. 🎁 This is also a gathering place for Jiangnan handicrafts. Exquisite Suzhou embroidery handkerchiefs and fans are embroidered with vivid flowers, birds, fish, and insects; delicate nut carvings show the world on small fruit pits; simple purple clay teapots are elegant in shape and exquisite in craftsmanship. 🎊 When night falls, Shantang Street is lit up. The red lanterns are reflected on the river, sparkling. The ancient street becomes more lively, with tourists coming and going, but it does not diminish its charm. In this Qili Shantang, you can find the purest gentleness and poetry of the water town in Jiangnan, and feel the leisure and comfort unique to Suzhou. 🎉