🏮 Historic District of Pingjiang Road — Suzhou’s Living Water Town Street

Walking along Pingjiang Road (平江路历史街区) feels like stepping into a scroll painting of old Suzhou. This historic canal-side street dates back to the Song Dynasty and has been perfectly preserved as a place where the city’s heritage lives on.

✨ What to See & Do
• Stone-Paved Lanes — Narrow flagstone streets lined with whitewashed walls and black-tiled roofs.
• Canal Views — Traditional houses reflected in calm water, with stone bridges connecting both sides.
• Teahouses & Cafés — From rustic tea rooms to chic modern cafés tucked inside courtyards.
• Boutiques & Crafts — Shops selling Su embroidery, silk fans, paper cuttings, and other local specialties.
• Museums & Hidden Gems — Along Pingjiang, you’ll find small cultural spots like the Su Fan Museum (苏扇博物馆) and Kunqu opera teahouses.

🌟 Why Visit?
Unlike the big classical gardens, Pingjiang Road offers a slice of daily life. Here, old Suzhou merges with youthful energy — locals still live along the canals, while visitors sip tea, buy crafts, and enjoy street music.

💡 Tips for Visitors
• 📍 Location: Gusu District, Suzhou, parallel to Renmin Road.
• 🚇 Metro: Beisi Pagoda Station (Line 4) or Xiangmen Station (Line 1).
• 🕘 Best visited in the late afternoon — stay for evening lanterns reflecting on the canals.
• 🍜 Don’t miss Suzhou snacks from the street stalls, like osmanthus cakes and wontons.

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Sep 21, 2025