Wu Nong’s soft words are a typical representative of Jiangnan, and they are also the presence of a glass of sweet wine in the minds of many people. Suzhou is a typical Jiangnan city, with exquisite small bridges and flowing water, as well as classic small town scenery. The rickety boats on the canal, accompanied by the soft voices of girls, play and play, and experience the purest Jiangnan beauty. Shantang Street is a street with a long history in Suzhou. It has the purest Suzhou style and the most authentic Suzhou flavor.

Shantang Street

Compared with the bustling Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street is much quieter. In fact, many people may never know it. This Shantang Street is the prototype of "Qili Shantang" written by Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty. Strictly speaking, it is the oldest existence in the ancient city of Suzhou. After the construction of canals and the development of ancient roads, this place has become a prosperous place, where people in the streets and alleys carry out lively life exchanges, and many authentic Suzhou specialties can be found here.

Which one is more worth visiting, Shantang Street or Pingjiang Road?

Pingjiang has always been selected as one of the must-visit attractions in Suzhou. There are also many traditional characteristics of Suzhou, and it is quite lively, but it is often too busy, so sometimes it is too crowded; on the contrary, Shantang Street is cleaner and more flavorful. There are also many time-honored specialty products recommended here, which are worth trying.

Must-eat delicacies in Shantang Street

Plum blossom cake, chicken head rice sugar porridge, sesame glutinous rice balls, crab apple cake, Ding Sheng cake, small square cake, oven noodles, soup wonton, roasted rice cake Wheat, steamed dumplings, mutton collection, etc. are all traditional and authentic Suzhou delicacies that can be found on Shantang Street, and they are all time-honored. The taste can be said to be very authentic.