Pingjiang Road

Introduction to Pingjiang Road (平江路)

Flowing water, flagstone walkway, white and black houses, small stone bridges, verdant trees and colorful flowers evoke the scenery of a traditional scroll painting and convey how the ancient water town of Suzhou would have looked 800 years ago. Only one street away from Guanqian Street, the busiest business center in the city, Pingjia Street is just a short distance from Guanqian Street, the city's busiest business center, and is an oasis of ancient calm next to the hustle and bustle of modern business activity.

Pingjiang Street is a historical street that located in the northeastern Suzhou ancient city. The length of this road is 1,606 meters which has been recorded since the Song Dynasty. On the map of ancient Suzhou city in the Song Dynasty, Pingjiang Road was regarded as the main route. 

Pingjiang street is a stone route with a river flowing along it. Bridges across the river, houses with white walls and black roofs built along the stone road, locals especially the old walking leisurely, the scene here shows a traditional Suzhou local life. As well, it is a traditional Chinese painting scene for tourists to appreciate. Because of its ancient style, Pingjiang Road becomes the symbol of Suzhou ancient city. Only a street distance away to the Guanqian Pedestrian Street, Pingjiang Road is a quite place for people to get rid of the noisy city.

Location

Pingjiang Road, Gusu District, Suzhou

Main Sights

Les Pont Des Gallery, The Green Room Coffee, Pin Von Restaurant, Museum of Kunqu Opera, Cake Bridge

Travel Information

Admission Fee: Free

Opening Hours: All day

Transportation 

1. Take buses 529, 518, 309, 178 or 202 at Suzhou Railway Station getting off at Vinegar Workshop East Guanqian Street.
 

2. Take bus 178 at Suzhou North Station getting off at Vinegar Workshop East Guanqian Street.
 

3. Take buses 811, 529 or 55 at Suzhou South Station getting off at Vinegar Workshop East Guanqian Street.

Travel Tips 

1. Try to avoid visiting Pingjiang Road during the summer holidays and Golden Week in October. There are many tour groups and local tourists during national holidays.