Pingjiang Historical Quarters, Suzhou
Covering almost 117 hectares, this place is also known as the Old Town of Suzhou.
The city of Suzhou was known as Pingjiang in the South Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279). On the map of ancient Suzhou, in the South Song Dynasty, Pingjiang Road was regarded as one of the main routes. This historical quarters is the largest and the most protected area in Suzhou. There are 18 stone bridges in this historical quarters, in addition to historical buildings, cultural properties, museums, and a couple of famous gardens are within walking distance. It is really a food and shopping haven and at night, it is really charming.
After we got off the metro, we stopped at this little corner to have breakfast.
Walking along the street towards Pingjiang Road, it was fascinating to see bikes with coats!
This is a school. Imagine this is your school!
Signboards telling tourists where to go!
The famous Pingjiang Road
Suzhou Embroidery
Several brides and grooms were here for their wedding photography. This was one of them!
Bride scurried away when I congratulated her!
Si Po Bridge
Si Po Bridge
Crossed over Si Po Bridge to observe how people lived in Pingjiang
Another bridge, changing from sneakers to heels!
Oh my Starbucks!
Shopping
Shou An Bridge
Shou An Bridge
Silk clothing
Souvenirs
Yupp, whistles!
Book marks
Cute booties!
Warm chestnuts
Art gallery
Nougat shop
I actually thought these nougats were plastic!!!
Meat jerky
More nougats
Cute vehicle
Tree shop
A friendly young man who had many questions for us!!!
Loved the berry tea
Typical Shanghai skincare shop
Took this little alley to hunt for food
Restaurant
Scarves
Dropped by at Hot Mama's Little Kitchen for some Suzhou wantan soup
Boutique
Chestnuts
Souvenir shop
Ice-creams
Food street
Toilets!
It is somewhat shocking that people are still living this way but it is most admirable too that this is still their lifestyle, now, in this 21st century.
Qingshi Bridge
Restaurant with opera singing
Zhong An Bridge
Another newly wed couple!
Zhu Ma Jiao Bridge
Chinese wine shop
Hu Xiang Shi Bridge
It is an awesome walk. Good to spend a whole day here. Weather was fantastic.
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