A Must-Visit Zen-Inspired Spot in Jiangnan

Jiangnan’s Hidden Gem! Encounter a Millennium Ginkgo and Weathered Time on Taiping Old Street 🌿 🌳 Reasons to Visit Suzhou’s Last Pristine Old Street! Ancient ginkgo + vine-covered old walls create a stunning scene 📍 Address: District 1, Liming Village, Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province 🚗 Travel Tips: Recommended to drive and navigate to “Taiping Zen Temple” or take Metro Line 4 to Longdaobang Station and transfer to Bus 805 📸 Must-Check Points 1️⃣ Millennium Ancient Ginkgo The oldest ginkgo tree in Jiangnan! Golden fallen leaves cover the bluestone path, creating a fairy-tale scene 2️⃣ Vine-Covered Old Wall Area Weathered walls wrapped in climbing ivy, every snapshot feels like a peaceful movie moment 🍵 Food Recommendations Grandma’s Osmanthus Sweet Porridge at the old street entrance Vegetarian noodles beside the Zen temple (the broth made from fresh shiitake mushrooms is amazing) ⚠️ Travel Tips ▫️ Best Viewing Period: Mid-November to early December (when the ginkgo is fully golden) ▫️ Outfit Suggestion: Hanfu or light-colored clothes for great photos ▫️ The light is softest between 3-4 PM; remember to bring a reflector