Pingjiang Road is a canal-side historic district whose layout dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), making it one of the best-preserved areas of Suzhou’s old city. Stone-paved streets, arched bridges and narrow waterways form a layered urban landscape, lined with traditional homes, cultural spaces, bookstores and teahouses.

It is an ideal place for slow exploration - glide along Suzhou’s canals to the sound of folk songs, savor Pingtan storytelling in a historic teahouse, and wander streets filled with craft shops and independent bookstores. Watch daily life unfold by the river, then stay for the evening glow as red lanterns turn the city into a magical, timeless scene.