The reason why Pingjiang Road in Suzhou is called the "miniature of the ancient city" is because its streets, alleys, and rivers are all antique, and you can feel the unique charm of historical charm when walking among them.

After a hundred years of ups and downs, the overall environment of Pingjiang Road has not changed. The map of Suzhou in the Southern Song Dynasty, "Pingjiang Map", and the "General Map of Waterways in Suzhou Fucheng" in the late Ming Dynasty, all have records of the condition of Pingjiang Road. Comparing the actual situation from the Southern Song Dynasty to the present, it can be seen that the water system and road conditions at that time have remained the same. The direction of the water system and the buildings are kept as they are, so that the pattern of adjacent rivers and streets has always existed.

It is in sharp contrast with the surrounding commercial blocks, giving people the feeling of entering an ancient city. None of the original houses on Pingjiang Road have undergone large-scale modern upgrades. The renovations in terms of drainage and line laying were carried out by adhering to the old principle. Although the shops along the street have been converted into commercial bars and other places, they are all hidden internal transformations and are all wrapped in wooden door panels. This is different from the strong commercial atmosphere of other neighborhoods in Suzhou. After experiencing the lively atmosphere of other streets and entering Pingjiang Road, you will only see the folk customs and features of Jiangnan Water Town.

Inheriting Suzhou’s traditional cuisine allows people to recall the past history on the tip of their tongue. Walking on the quaint Pingjiang Road, you can not only mentally travel back to the ancient city, but also experience the unique charm of the ancient city with your taste buds. Because there are aboriginal residents wearing traditional Jiangnan costumes, shouting and selling traditional delicacies and snacks on the streets of Pingjiang Road, allowing you to experience the history and culture of Pingjiang Road. At the same time, there are some traditional Suzhou specialty restaurants on Pingjiang Road, mainly selling Suzhou cuisine, where you can taste Suzhou food culture.