Suzhou, China

Shantang Street

Shantang Street, Suzhou

Shantang Street follows a canal dug in 825 by the poet-governor Bai Juyi, running roughly 3.6 kilometers from Changmen gate to Tiger Hill. Stone bridges, old shopfronts, and red lanterns line one of Suzhou's most storied waterways.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Shantang Street, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 31.325, 120.595

Markdown