Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,731 contributions
May 2019
We came here in the late afternoon/ early evening before they closed the road. Nice walk beside a small canal. Still plenty of people in the area. Lots of old buildings converted to tea houses and shops selling souvenirs, food, snacks, coffee etc. You get a feel of the old Suzhou and the laid back atmosphere.
Written April 5, 2020
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Travel Trooper 194
Hong Kong, China302 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Wonderful street to walk down to get a feel of old Suzhou. Lots of tea shops, restaurants, coffee shops, and souvenirs shops to browse. Great place to people watch as lots of locals love to wear traditional Han clothing while walking around the street
Written March 23, 2020
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JS&BS
Manchester, UK80 contributions
Oct 2019
We visited this area the day after a trip to Tongli and found it to be a much easier location for visitors to access. A few minutes walk from a metro station and well signposted.
Only Negative was the number of bikes and scooters in the pedestrian area.
Only Negative was the number of bikes and scooters in the pedestrian area.
Written January 10, 2020
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada2,050 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Lots of shops, beautiful traditional buildings and nice street art. They even had singing boat operators. If you're looking for good food in this area try Finland Home Cafe.
Written April 8, 2021
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Yifei C
Suzhou, China7 contributions
Mar 2021
Pingjiang Road, an old traditional commercial street. visit here is a necessary link when you are in Suzhou. Here retain the architectural style of ancient times. you can see all kinds shops over here, Suzhou traditional snakes and toys, old collections, traditional restaurants, hotels and so on. I would stronglty suggest traveller to book an hotel in the alley, lay down your gears, head out and enjoy the prosperous old Suzhou. You will found the fashion of the old Suzhou.
Written April 1, 2021
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Jo-Ann
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia15,996 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
Great big area of shops after shops! There are lots of restaurants, souvenir shops, museum, boutiques, hotels, tea shops, wine shops, snack shops, and even Starbucks! Lots to see. Lots to photograph. Do spend a day and evening there for day and night are 2 very different feelings there.
Written November 5, 2020
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Roddy P
Johannesburg, South Africa902 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
Its a charming walk after visiting the gardens of the Humble Administrator. Its full of little shops, lots of street food places (go to the ones with the long ques of the locals as they will serve the best of what ever they are serving) and a lovely canal with ancient stone bridges.
Great way to see some better arts and crafts and get a sense of the locals at play.
Great way to see some better arts and crafts and get a sense of the locals at play.
Written April 4, 2023
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chinkinthearmour
Montreal, Canada7 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
I went on a cold afternoon and evening in March 2013. Contrary to one review, I did not find it accessible by metro but it was accessible by pedicab and taxi. The Pingjiang district is one of the most historic in Suzhou and indeed in all of China. The tourist part of Pingjiang Street runs along one side of a canal between Bai Ta Dong Lu and the Ganjiang Canal and Road. It takes about half an hour to walk from one end to the other, but much more if you stop at some of the dozens of shops and restaurants. Suzhou is generally ill equipped for foreigners who do not speak Chinese. I speak and read a fair amount and even I find the lack of a map in pinyin and of a comprehensive guide in English very daunting, in addition to the fact that most staff in hotels seem to speak nothing but Chinese, and that often in a heavy regional accent. Nevertheless, there are signs in this street, and even a map or two, with translations in English and French. After having travelled for many years in many parts of China, I still find Suzhou however to be one of its most attractive cities. It has lost much of its beauty and character, but it retains far more than most of the others. And Panjiang Road encapsulates much of the refinement, the elegance and the mystery that many visitors to China seek in vain in say Shanghai, only half an hour away. Almost all the shops sell handicrafts, clothes and other items of interest to visitors or indeed sinophiles, and almost none sell cheap souvenirs. Some boast the handiwork of highly honoured artists. The prices can be high but often they are lower than elsewhere in Suzhou, especially near the Humble Administrator's Garden, and the quality of the silk, the pottery, the wood carvings and the paintings is generally extremely high. There are good hotels and youth hostels either facing the street or in lanes issuing from it. There are at least three shops selling extremely traditional Suzhou pastries, which are famous all over China. I dined at the Fish and Rice Epic Restaurant, which serves very authentic and delicious local dishes very cheaply. It has a pleasant atmosphere and staff and a menu in English and Chinese with photographs of the dishes in colour. I recommend this street to any visitor seeking the flavour of traditional China and Suzhou without most of the tedium of negotiating through the majority of Chinese streets. Although scooters and bicycles are a nuisance, there is no vehicular traffic and especially in the evening there is almost a hush that renders the atmosphere magical. This is not a theme park. Nearly all the buildings are old and many are ancient and magnificent, especially in the lanes extending from the street. The street is full of relaxed locals as well as tourists, and it is contains much to attract almost anyone, from children to the old and of any level of knowledge of Chinese life and culture. It is particular suitable for visitors who want to make the most of their time in a few hours, as one can sample there almost everything that Suzhou is famous for. There is even the Couple's Garden near by.
Written March 13, 2013
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DIY_Vacation
Singapore, Singapore113 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
To reach Pinjiang Road canal area, take the MRT Line 1 to相门XiangMen station. It is a delightful day exploring the area filled with delightful shops, snack vendor and café. The canal is still home to local residents. There are many wonderful restaurants along the entire street. You can do a boat ride along the canal. Pinjiang Road canal area is a great place to take in pictures and savor the local street food.
Written November 28, 2014
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boybanker
Washington DC, DC1,131 contributions
Dec 2019
We spent a very pleasant afternoon exploring the shops and galleries in this UNESCO-recognized restored neighborhood. Not everything on sale is to a foreigner's taste but there's a age diverse range of sightseers enjoying the scenic bridges and buildings.
Unlike similar areas like Liulichang in Beijing, the area retains its authenticity and there are no chain stores.
Unlike similar areas like Liulichang in Beijing, the area retains its authenticity and there are no chain stores.
Written December 23, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pingjiang Road
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Pingjiang Road:
- Shanghai to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Self-Guide Trip with Private Transfer (From $170.67)
- Unveil Suzhou's Essence: Ultimate Private Day Tour (From $155.00)
- Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option (From $198.00)
- Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option (From $180.00)
- Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai (From $235.00)
- Hotels near Pingjiang Road:
- (0.00 mi) Gude Huayuan Hotel
- (0.02 mi) Suzhou Bridge and Water Inn
- (0.07 mi) Hovle Mansion Club & Hotel
- (0.07 mi) literary Garden Hotel
- (0.09 mi) Dingxiang No.9 Guest House
- Restaurants near Pingjiang Road:
- (0.00 mi) Wei Zhuang Restaurant
- (0.06 mi) 3 Cats Bar
- (0.12 mi) Chongqing Dezhuang Hot Pot (Lin Dun Road)
- (0.13 mi) DanTa GongFang
- (0.14 mi) Pin Von (Pingjiang Road)
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