Suzhou's Seven-Mile Shantang: A Taste of Everyday Life!

🌿You must visit Suzhou and Hangzhou in spring! Stroll along the quiet stone-paved roads of Shantang Ancient Town, where boats glide under stone bridges, carrying the colors of spring, and willows sway in the gentle breeze...🛶Enjoy a scenic boat ride, 🍵sip tea while listening to music, and experience the Suzhou lifestyle. Shantang Street is not big, but it's home to many local Suzhou snacks. When in Suzhou, you must try a bowl of crab roe noodles🍜

🌄As dusk settles and the lights come on, Shantang Street transforms, offering a glimpse of Gusu's past. The night view is perfect for photos💯. Known as the "first famous street of Gusu," Shantang Street boasts a rich history dating back to the Tang Dynasty, when the famous poet Bai Juyi held office here. With its white walls, gray tiles, small bridges, and flowing water, this thousand-year-old street offers the beauty of a "Jiangnan water town" without having to travel to Wuzhen!

🚘Transportation: Navigate to Seven-Mile Shantang Street. Parking is available nearby.
🚄High-speed rail to Suzhou Station, then take subway line 2 to Shantang Street Station. It's a five-minute walk from there!

🌟Nearby attractions:
🏯Hanshan Temple:
"Outside the city of Gusu, by Hanshan Temple, the midnight bell reaches the traveler's boat." This historic temple offers a variety of activities, including bell ringing, koi fish feeding, seal carving, and interactive experiences!

⛰Lion Grove Garden:
A concentrated Suzhou-style garden landscape with various grotesque rocks and unique formations, resembling a natural maze. You can also visit the filming location for *Journey to the West*.

🗺Seven-Mile Shantang Boat Route:
🕗Ticket sales:
Ancient Stage Pier: 08:00–16:30
Jiangfeng Bridge Pier: 09:30–16:30
🛶Route: Shantang Street Ancient Stage Pier - Xing Bridge - Five Dragon Bridge - Shangtang River - Laifeng Bridge - Disembark at Jiangfeng Bridge Pier (Hanshan Temple)
🎫Ticket price: CNY 50/person
📍Boarding location: Seven-Mile Shantang - Ancient Stage

📣Tips:
From now until March 31, purchase a same-day boat ticket at the Ancient Stage Pier in the Seven-Mile Shantang scenic area for the Shangtang River route (Hanshan Temple direction) and receive a free Hanshan Temple ticket!

The beauty of Suzhou and Hangzhou is truly unforgettable. One visit will leave you with lasting memories.
Suzhou Seven-Mile Shantang Scenic Area - Baijian Lou