Suzhou's Seven-Mile Shantang, exploring the charm of the ancient city

🌸 When visiting Suzhou, Shantang Street is a must-see attraction. Not only does it have a long history, but it also boasts enchanting scenery. Stretching from the bustling Changmen to the famous Tiger Hill, Shantang Street is approximately 3600 meters long and has witnessed over 1200 years of changes, making it an indispensable stop on any Suzhou itinerary. 📍Location: Shantang Street, Suzhou 🎟Admission: Free 🚇Transportation: Take Subway Line 2 to Shantang Street Station, and it's only a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 🕒Opening Hours: Open all day, with dazzling lights at night from 6 pm to 10 pm 🚣‍♂️Boat Ride: 25 yuan per person, available from 8 am to 9 pm 🌟Travel Tips: 1️⃣ Shantang Street is divided into east and west sections, connected by Xinmin Bridge. The west section is more bustling and is the top choice for boat rides, tasting local cuisine, and shopping, with 90% of visitors choosing this area. 2️⃣ Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum: Experience the ancient charm of a Jiangnan-style residence and its unique allure formed over history. 3️⃣ Shantang Street Ancient Stage: Traditional charm, with cultural performances on holidays. 4️⃣ Aerial Photography Tips: There are many security guards in the area, so it is not recommended to fly drones within the scenic area. The parking lot at No. 123 is recommended for its safety and open view. 🍜Food Recommendations: At Shantang Street, there is a wide array of delicacies with an average cost of 20-30 yuan per person. Here are some must-try foods: 1️⃣【Jiang Laozao】: Brown sugar fermented glutinous rice, stir-fried with chili oil, osmanthus jelly, and rich oil rice cake 2️⃣【Xin Zhenyuan】: Paper-wrapped shaomai, osmanthus bean paste balls, signature shrimp shengjian 3️⃣【Rongyang Lou】: Oil blanched dumplings, vegetarian noodles, braised meat noodles, shengjian, wontons 4️⃣【Wanfuxing】: Red bean lard cake, osmanthus strip cake 5️⃣【Dongwu Noodle House】: Dongwu braised meat noodles, large rib noodles, crab shell yellow 6️⃣【He Ji · Crab Powder Noodle Path】: During the hairy crab season, do not miss the crab roe mixed noodles Visit Suzhou and stroll along Seven-Mile Shantang to experience the millennia-old charm of the ancient city and savor the unique flavor of Jiangnan.🎉🎊