Suzhou Shantang Street Photo Check-in Guide: A Treasure You Can't Miss

Who says Suzhou only has Pingjiang Road? Unlock Shilu/Shantang Street, this hidden photo paradise 📸, where every shot looks like a classical masterpiece! The Jiangnan water town atmosphere is fully immersive～ 📍Recommended Treasure Check-in Spots: 1️⃣ Ancient Opera Stage Pier (Entrance of Shantang Street) A grand ancient opera stage building, standing on the steps for an upward shot feels amazing! Recommended to come at dusk when the lights are on, lanterns and ancient architecture are a perfect match 🏮 2️⃣ Tonggui Bridge (Middle section of Shantang Street) The top influencer among Suzhou’s internet-famous bridges! The bridge arch + boat as background is absolutely stunning, a must-visit for ladies in Hanfu! Best to come at 8 AM when there are the fewest people 🌉 3️⃣ Yuhantang (No. 250 Shantang Street) An artistic space transformed from a Ming Dynasty old residence, the carved doors and windows and stone slab road are perfect for photos, and the second-floor tea room offers a bird’s-eye view of the entire street 4️⃣ Starbucks Reserve Store (No. 2 Shantang Street) One of the few garden-style Starbucks in the country! The courtyard’s koi pond and moon gate are delightful surprises, buy a cup of coffee and you can shoot all afternoon ☕ 5️⃣ Night Cruise Pier (Under Xinmin Bridge) Who understands the charm of the 7 PM lit-up cruise experience! Recommended to take the last boat at 8:30 PM, you can have the whole river for photos 🚣‍♀️ 🍜Must-Try Foods: ▫️Zhao Yuanzhang Braised Pork Bones (No. 85 Shantang Street) Signature pork bone is a must-order! ▫️Fox’s Yogurt (No. 25 Shantang Street) Rose flavor is forever the best ▫️Rongyanglou (No. 329 Shantang Street) Eat the fried glutinous rice balls while hot 💡Useful Tips: ▫️Recommended to come after 3 PM to capture both daytime and night scenes ▫️Wearing Hanfu or light-colored clothes makes photos stand out more ▫️The overhead shooting angle on Xinmin Bridge is excellent (remember to bring a telephoto lens) ▫️Avoid weekends! Weekdays have fewer crowds and better photo opportunities