The west area of Pingjiang Road is the essence of Pingjiang culture. You can use your legs to visit the real Suzhou culture with a history of 2,500 years, Dingjiaxiang, the hometown of Ding Wei, the prime minister of the Song Dynasty, Shipoqiao Lane, Pan's former residence, Pan Zuyin's former residence, Gujia Garden after the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, the most famous buildings in the old days, and cultural relics protection units and controlled buildings at all levels in Donghua Bridge Lane. There are also authentic Suzhou cuisines for you: double skin milk, bubble wonton, jiaozi with wine, sugar porridge and so on.

There is no predetermined goal, only a predetermined point. The beauty of the ancient city of Suzhou lies not in the goal. Enjoy this feeling of exploration and constant surprise. Walking around the streets, discovering the unknown beauty, without a clear itinerary, and making random discoveries will bring different surprises. We use our legs and lenses to explore the most authentic Suzhou, and like forwarding is our support.

At the same time, sincerely welcome to join us to explore the journey of Wu culture and witness the changes in Suzhou over the years. I love photography, traveling and hiking once a week. This is a real example!

Dingjia lane

Dingjiaxiang is the starting point of this trip, and you can reach it not far by subway 1 Line Linton Road. In the Song Dynasty, it was named Ding Xiang and Ding Square because it was the hometown of Ding Wei, the prime minister during the Chunhua period of the Song Dynasty (990-994). The puppies in Suzhou Alley are normal, most of them are docile, watching us while frolicking.

There is a small restaurant at the corner of the alley, and all kinds of Soviet snacks are very rich. A bowl of red bean jiaozi sprinkled with sweet-scented osmanthus and freshly wrapped bubble wonton settled our breakfast. Small shops are rich in variety, and the taste can only be said to be passing, so it is not recommended here.

There is a controlled building in the lane, Wu Zhai, and the east wall is its characteristic. The two-color brick wall is inlaid with diamond patterns. The building complex was built in the early Republic of China. Influenced by western culture, it was built in western style. The original owner was a big landlord named Wu. There is an iron gate locked at the door, and this characteristic brick wall can be seen from the outside.

Dingjia Lane is not long. Just a few hundred meters away, I came to the next alley. I happened to see my grandfather riding a bike with a sense of time. I especially like the alley where this car can't pass, and I can capture such a simple picture.

Jianxin lane

Jianxin Lane was originally named Qingyuan Square, and the former residence of chemist Gu Yidong is in this lane. Gu Yidong has been a professor at Fudan University since 1952. He is an academician of China Academy of Sciences and the founder of tungsten chemistry research in China.

The well at the entrance of the lane is called Rende Spring, but the original site is not here. When rebuilding Ganjiang Road, the well circle was moved to the water well at the entrance of Jianxin Lane, which was dug by Nanlin Commune in the 13th year of the Republic of China (1924). So far, the water quality is clear and used by people.

There are green plants in front of the residents in Qiaoxiang, which makes the alley full of natural vitality. In the alley, there is a controlled building built in the Qing Dynasty-Dongshi Yizhuang. Yizhuang has many explanations. One explanation is that it refers to a specific place where unburied coffins are temporarily stored. Here, I hope insiders can tell me the meaning of many righteous villages in Suzhou.

The east of this lane is called "Shipoqiao Lane" and the west is called Dalangqiao Lane. Now the east side of the new lane is called "Sipo Bridge", which is called Pingjiang Road when it passes by.

Pingjiang Road is full of commercial atmosphere and uninterrupted flow of people, which is completely different from the alley dozens of meters away and shows the tranquility in the alley.

Merchants on Pingjiang Road must have paid enough attention to the taste of Suzhou. Although they don't want to take the initiative to introduce businesses, I took these two photos, and many people will see the second photo online.

Niujia lane

Warning: This section will be longer. Niujiaxiang was originally named Lanjiaxiang, and was called Gaby Lane in ancient times. The Blue Turquoise Story lived in this lane, hence its name. There is the former residence of college student Pan in the lane, which was once the pavilion of King Chen Yucheng of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. There are historical sites such as Fengchiyuan Site, Dong Shi Yizhuang, Zhenjue Temple, Chenzhai and Fangzhai.

I didn't expect to see a dog taking a shit at first sight. Looking at my little expression of extreme injustice in the camera, it is estimated that being looked at is very helpless.

My aunt who was peeling broad beans by the roadside chatted about the shooting characters. Many friends are a little at a loss when shooting people in the street. In fact, it's ok to chat with people, talk about local culture and customs, and bring your own camera. Suzhou people are simple, hospitable and lovely. I have seen them many times and will take the initiative to lead the way for you.

This puppy has a cage. It is not fierce at all. Question 1 Here comes: Why did Auntie do this?

Most old buildings facing the street will put some stools on the roadside. Imagine that neighbors are chatting happily together. Is it the process that the city gradually loses this emotion?

When spring goes and summer comes, aunt cleaner can actually sweep out so many leaves that look like autumn.

In the loquat season, there are many loquat trees on the roadside, which are full of fruits, but these are not too sweet. I hope you don't pick them at will. The really delicious loquat in Suzhou is Dongshan White loquat.

Wang Zhai is an internal security building in Lane, which was built in Qing Dynasty. Professor Ruan of Tongji University once lived here. The door says "Li Xinyi". Like most controlled buildings, most buildings are rented, so it is difficult to explore the original architectural pattern. However, if you walk through these alleys, you will find something else.

Suspected to have been abandoned for a long time, the dilapidated corridor has proper lighting, and the large row of meter boxes at the door are also sealed.

The walls of the building are covered with Parthenocissus tricuspidata, covering almost the whole house.

We may have found the only family that still lives in this alley. The house is not big, and there is a yard in front, which is very particular. When the host saw us, he was very surprised that someone would come here and talk to us for a long time. This is a planned demolition place, and everyone around him has moved away. It is estimated that the owner will move out soon. In fact, from my point of view, I really don't want such a delicate and primitive old house to be demolished.

There is another well not far from the hospital. The well circle looks new, and the wellhead is covered with weeds. When the popularity fades, these histories will also be lonely.

Through the window grilles of the fence, I saw an old house, and then I found a chance to look around.

This is a very good courtyard, but it is full of loneliness that has been abandoned for a long time, leaving only ancient vicissitudes and dilapidated walls. After we took a few photos, we were quickly persuaded by the security guards who didn't know where they came from, suggesting that this was already a dangerous building.

Champion Museum (former residence of Pan Shien)

Suzhou Champion Museum was originally the former residence of Suzhou Champion Pan during the reign of Qing Qianlong. It has a history of more than 200 years, and is a part of the ancient garden. Pan Zhai was once known as the "No.1 Scholar's Mansion" and "Taifu Mansion".

Pan (1770- 1854) was the top scholar in the fifty-eight years of Qing Qianlong (1793) and served as an official for more than fifty years. He was knowledgeable and participated in the compilation of Sikuquanshu. Later, he succeeded as the president of Sikuquanshu and was jointly responsible for the compilation and publication of Quantang Poetry with President Wen Yingtang. He is the author of Reading Historical Mirror Ancient Edition and Four Notes on Zhai. During the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Pan Zhai was temporarily stayed for three days by King Chen Yucheng of England, so it was also called the "Palace" or even the "English Palace". 1963 was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in Suzhou. 1984 rebuild shamao hall, move flower basket hall and brick carving gatehouse.

Both sides of the old wall corridor with large internal space and full of cultural atmosphere are covered with folding fan shapes.

Tell me something about Fu Xue in Suzhou. The important turning point of Suzhou ancient education was the Suzhou Fu Xue founded by Fan Zhongyan, a famous minister, in the second year of Jingyou in the Northern Song Dynasty (1035). Fu Xue in Suzhou laid the foundation for the prosperity of Suzhou literature movement and was the cradle of literati. In Suzhou history, most of the top scholars after the Song Dynasty came from Fu Xue, Suzhou. Actually, it reminds me of The National SouthWest Associated University. When a cultural atmosphere is formed, the humanistic wind will flourish day by day. From Suzhou Fu Xue to modern times, it is the oldest middle school in Suzhou and Jiangsu Province.

The small courtyard inside, with an authentic Suzhou flavor, will really appreciate the massiness and precipitation brought by history, especially after you read the introduction before the champion pavilion, with a humanistic atmosphere. This is something that no modern building will have.

I wish this couple the first place.

The exit is a modern cafe, which makes you feel like a lifetime ago, and suddenly pulls back to reality from the immersion of history.

The exit leads directly to Linton Road, which is a main road connecting Guanqian Street, the most famous and lively commercial street in Suzhou. Every day, countless tourists from all over the world come here to travel, but this humble little champion museum has been ignored by many people.

Xiaojia Xiang

Entering Xiaojia Lane from Linton Road, there was a nice graffiti on the wall, but it was blocked by the decorator with wooden boards, and I almost wanted to move.

Xiaojiaxiang, formerly known as Jiuqu Wall Lane, is the hometown of the top scholar in the Song Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, Wu Zhong's famous doctor Ai once lived here (Xiaojiaxiang 15), "Yuanhe County Town God Temple" (Yinhetang) and No.48 Xiaojiaxiang, whose original meaning was "the county government of the underworld". Although it is located in an alley, it smells good. And this alley is really beautiful, more unique and exquisite than all the alleys I have photographed before. There are some small scenes along the road.

Ai was born in Suzhou, a famous doctor in Wuzhong. He is famous for being good at treating typhoid fever. He has many disciples, among whom Wang is one of the four famous doctors in Beijing. The building was built in the Qing Dynasty, with two roads and three entrances, facing south.

The flies restaurant in the alley, the dense menu makes people gasp in admiration, this is just one wall, and there are menus on the other side.

Wang Zhai, located at No.53 Xiaojiaxiang, was built in Qing Dynasty, and Li Zhiheng was written on the door.

Inside are some husbands' rooms.

Ding Zhai was built in the Qing Dynasty, and now it is located in the north-facing hall of the South Building, and now it is the "Wang Xiaohui Art Museum". However, the doors are closed, and many controlled buildings usually have good warranty if they become some enterprises or have descendants to live in, while other buildings are relatively dilapidated.

Suzhou local brand Double Happiness Milk, many people drink this brand since childhood.

Out of the alley, I came to Pingjiang Road. Chicken feet on Pingjiang Road are also famous. Most people will chew chicken feet on the stone pillars by the river and enjoy the taste of Jiangnan water town.

Xiaojing, Pingjiang Road, I was thinking, maybe I will make a special version of doors and windows in the future.

Question 2 is coming. What is this handsome little brother doing? Tip: Brother throws the garbage into the river, then picks it up, then throws it to another place and then picks it up.

Everyone is familiar with this, it has existed for a long time. In my opinion, all this is good, but not good. It's annoying to turn many of my small scenes into popular punch points.

I was a little tired from walking, and then it was lunch time. Switch to the food channel.

Lunch at Tuzao Restaurant

This earthen stove restaurant has been open on Pingjiang Road for several years. This is a special dish. Can you guess which one?

Thousand Island Lake Big Fish Head.

My favorite mixed noodles.

My friend made his own mixed noodles with meat and bones, but this noodles can't be seen.

Merchants still keep the way they always need their own on-site orders.

? The umbrella on the path at the door is really beautiful. Please look forward to the next issue, more exciting! ! !

Previous series of photos: (We took every route by ourselves and took every photo by ourselves! )

Take a photo of the north alley, and then explore the late-night soybean milk shop.

Here I am again, cherry blossoms, architecture and food.

This humble little restaurant has been open for more than 20 years and is about to disappear.

20 19, a different New Year's Eve

From Shi Xue Street to Tangjiaxiang, the old noodle restaurant.

After a day's trip to Shengze, I found Jiangnan cuisine that I had never known before.

Line photo 20 18 It's the first snow in Suzhou, and Nagato Street looks for the image of half a century ago.

Take a picture of Wangxing Bridge from north to south to Xiatang, the city bridge, the small bridge flowing water and Suzhou in the fog.

Take a picture of Su Da. I am here, with autumn and a building.

Shooting Suzhou Ancient City —— From Yangyu Lane to Xumen

Take a photo of Suzhou Zicheng-the Millennium ancient city in the city.