Shantang Ancient Street is an ancient commercial street along the Shantang River in Northwest Suzhou. It boasts 1000 years of history and was built by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi when he was a government official in Suzhou. Today, at the southern end of the street, there is a temple built to commemorate him. Ancient bridges span across the river canals, and both sides of the canals are lined with old houses and traditional shops. In the evening, the red lanterns lining the street are reflected in the river, creating picturesque scenery. You can take a boat ride for a fee or find a tea house to drink tea and listen to traditional Suzhou Pingtan. 

🕒 Opening Hours:

🗓️ Itinerary:

1. Qilishantang Painted Boat Cruise to Hanshan Temple (One-way) (Choose one)

Itinerary 1:

• Get on the boat at Ancient Theater Pier.
• Ancient Theater Pier → Xingqiao → Wulong Bridge → Shantang River → Laifeng Bridge (Hanshan Temple).
• The itinerary ends after getting off the boat.

Itinerary 2:

• Get on the boat at Jiangfeng Bridge Pier.
• Jiangfeng Bridge Pier → Shantang River → Wulong Bridge → Qilishantang Xiatang Pier.
• The itinerary ends after getting off the boat.

2. Ferry Ticket to Shantang Street 

• Get on the ferry at Jiangfeng Bridge Pier.
• Jiangfeng Bridge Pier → Shantang River → Shantang Street
• The itinerary ends after getting off the boat.

3. Qilishantang Painted Boat Cruise to Huqiu (Round-trip)

• Get on the boat at Ancient Stage Wharf
• Ancient Stage Wharf → Shantang River → Tiger Hill → Shantang River → Ancient Stage Wharf
• The boat will return along the same route.
• No stopping or disembarking along the way.

📍 Address:

• Shantang Street - No. 218 Guangji Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City
• Please refer to the map for assistance.

👥 Eligibility:

• Guests who are 1.5 m or taller, or aged 18 and above, are required to purchase an adult ticket.
• Guests who are between 1.0 m and under 1.5 m, or aged 6 to under 18, are eligible for a child ticket.

ℹ️ Additional Information:

• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
• Smoking and drinking are not allowed. You will immediately be asked to leave if caught by a staff member
• Pets are not allowed