What is the antique atmosphere of Shantang Street in Suzhou?

There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Hangzhou has West Lake, and Suzhou has mountain ponds. Shantang Street is named after Shantang River, and the ancient street built along the river is called Shantang Street.

Shantang Street starts from the only bridge in the east and reaches Wangshan Bridge in Huqiu Mountain, a famous scenic spot in Suzhou, in the west. Because it is seven miles long, so it is called? From Qilishantang to Huqiu, Shantang Street, known as the first street in Gusu, is an old street with a long history.

Shantang Street, as a typical small bridge in the south of the Yangtze River, is the epitome of coming to Suzhou, the window of Wu culture and the essence of the natural and cultural landscape of Suzhou ancient city. During the day, you can visit Shantang Street and see the beauty of Zhenhe people.

The banks of the river are full of flowers, trees and trees, full of the flavor of the city, where you can feel the most comfortable life in Suzhou.

The whole Suzhou Shantang Street is divided into many sections. There is nothing more spectacular than the area centered from Xinmin Bridge to Xingqiao. After a short walk, the Star Bridge arrived. Star Bridge is a single-hole stone arch bridge and an ancient bridge. It was rebuilt during Chenghua in the Ming Dynasty, and the railing of the bridge was engraved with donations from the people in June of the fifth year of Tongzhi. Standing on the Star Bridge, you can see the scenery of Shantang River and its banks.

In Shantang Street, an ancient stone bridge across the Shantang River.

There are seven bridges: Shantang Bridge, Tongji Bridge (also known as Ruiyun Bridge), Xingqiao, Cai Yun Bridge (also known as Bantang Bridge), Pupi Bridge, Wangshan Bridge (formerly known as Mingshan Bridge) and Xishanmiao Bridge.

Most of the ancient buildings along the street in Shantang are buildings in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Streets are parallel to land and water, adjacent to rivers and streets. The architecture is exquisite and elegant, and there are many shops and halls on the street, showing a prosperous scene. Shantang Street is the most distinctive street in Suzhou, and it is more prosperous under the lights at night.

In the evening, you can go boating on the river, and the soft light shines on the flowing water of the small bridge in Gu Xiang, which gives you a feeling of crossing back to ancient times.

The smoke and books of Suzhou ancient street are mixed in the memory, telling the elegance of Suzhou in those days. Qushui people are busy sweeping, and Wu Nong's soft words are short at home, which is the longest memory in Suzhou culture. ?