The Ultimate Guide to Qili Shantang! Experience the Millennium-Old Street Like Never Before!

【Must-Visit in Suzhou】The Complete Qili Shantang Guide is Here! This Foolproof Handbook Helps You Explore the Water Town Paradise👇 🏮【Why Visit】 ✅Time-Travel to a Millennium-Old Street: Built by Bai Juyi himself! This 1,100-year-old street has stories hidden in every cobblestone📜 ✅Dual Land & Water Perspectives: Stroll the stone paths by day, cruise under lanterns by night—true "houses lining the river" charm🚣‍♂️ ✅Top-Tier Night Views: Red lanterns + boats + water reflections = Stunning! Every shot is postcard-worthy📸 🎫【Practical Info】 📍Address: Shantang Street, Gusu District, Suzhou ⏰Hours: Open 24/7 (some attractions 8:00-17:00) 💰Fees: ~¥20 for separate sites like Chamber of Commerce Museum 💯【Must-See Spots】 🌉Tonggui Bridge - The iconic single-arch stone bridge! Perfect for water town photos 🏯Yuhan Hall - Step into a Qing Dynasty mansion! Main hall retains original Ming features 🏛️Suzhou Chamber of Commerce Museum - Chronicles centuries of merchant legends 🍜【Foodie Guide】 Zhao Yuanzhao Bone Soup🔥 Rongyanglou Fried Glutinous Balls💫 Zhu Xinnian Dim Sum Shop’s Suzhou pastries Songhelou’s Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is a must! Plus crabapple cakes/plum blossom cakes/osmanthus taro treats 🏨【Stay Smart】 💧Splurge: Riverside B&Bs (Sleep over water! But pricey + noisy) 💰Budget-Friendly: Changmen/Shilu Hotels (¥200-400/night) 🚇Convenience: Metro-line Hotels (Easy access to other attractions) ⚠️【Pro Tips】 ❗Avoid holidays—crowds are insane! ❗Cobblestone alert! Ditch high heels ❗Watch your step at night—riverbanks are tricky