AUTHENTIC Chinese STREET FOOD Tour in Pingjiang Road + Canal Boat Ride | Suzhou, China
As many of you already know, I absolutely love taking deep dives into the history, culture, and food of places all over the world. When I got the opportunity to go back to China in April of 2019, I jumped at the chance. I started in the city of Shanghai and continued through Suzhou and Hangzhou and ate new foods and learned new things every step of the way. I’m so excited to share my Chinese adventures with you!
My third full day in China continued soon after my arrival in Suzhou, which is also known as the Venice of the East. I had met up with my guide, Janet, at the train station earlier. She would be taking me around the city to see the canals and other sites, but first, I had to eat!
Janet took me to Pingjiang Road to have some authentic Chinese street food. I started with a dense slice of cake with nuts and sesame seeds. It was amazing! I also tried a type made of sesame seeds and another vegetable dish with chili. It was nice and spicy!
Then, we headed to a local restaurant, where I had some Gordon’s shrimp that consists of tiny, freshwater shrimp from the Suzhou area with water vegetables. I dove right in. The shrimp were lightly fried and really tasty. There were a lot more shrimp than vegetables, which I was totally fine with. I needed some protein!
I ate them with the chopsticks for a while and then switched over to a spoon. There were so many shrimp! There were lots of other items on the menu, but the shrimp dish was so big that I didn’t want to eat too much and then not be able to eat anything else later.
We headed back out onto the street, where I had some preserved fruit with bread. It contained cranberry and was like a sugary bread with fruit inside. I also tried some membrillo, a thick jelly made from quince fruit, with it. I loved the combination! It was super sweet. I tried a variety with tea that was also wonderful!
Next, I tried a small rice cake, thanks to a girl who shared one with me. It contained rose and was hot and filling. It also contained seeds. It was so good!
We approached a canal, where I could see incredible houses. It was so beautiful and peaceful. It reminded me of a water town I’d visited in Shanghai.
Up next was a small portion of juicy clams, which cost 15 Yuan, or about $2.20 U.S. They had chilies in them but weren’t too spicy. They were so tasty and they gave me so many for the price! The spice caught up to me after a while and I had to drink some water! At the bottom of the container was some clam soup, which was delicious.
My friend brought me a small crab. It was super hot as I pulled it apart. I sucked out the meat, which had a sweet potato-like texture. I was happier with the clams! They were freaking amazing!
Next up was a dense sugar candy, including an Oreo cranberry flavor. I passed on some cake squares with red bean paste inside because I was getting full. We reached Pingjiang Canal and Pingjiang Street. The street is 2,500 years old!
We continued down a tight alley that was lined with lots of shops. I could see lots of jewelry, silk shops, anime puzzles, crafts, food, and embroidery. Then we headed to the boat ride, which cost 40 Yuan/$5.83 U.S. each for a ride with others or 300 Yuan/roughly $44 U.S. for a private tour. We went with the regular tour since there was no need for us to go private.
I put on a life vest and sat on the bench in the front of the boat. It’s a tight fit inside the boat, so I recommend going private if you can afford it. The canal is beautiful! The canal portion reminded me of Venice, but that’s the only part that did. This area was so authentic and super relaxing. There were older, brick layers along the sides of the canal and newer layers above it. I could see carved dragons—part of the drainage system—sticking out of the walls.
Our ride was 20-30 minutes and was very peaceful. We made it back to where we started. It was more spacious but had less shops and food. We saw the beautiful Hu Xiang Shi Bridge, which was made of many layers of stone. We also saw an ancient well!
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AUTHENTIC Chinese STREET FOOD Tour in Pingjiang Road + Canal Boat Ride | Suzhou, China
The old street of Suzhou, China, Pingjiang Road 苏州历史老街 平江路
平江路是苏州的一条历史老街，是一条沿河的小路，其河名为平江河。平江路基本延续了唐宋以来的城坊格局，古名叫做十泉里。
全长是1606米，两侧的窄巷很多，比如狮子寺巷、传芳巷、东花桥巷、曹胡徐巷、大新桥巷、卫道观前、中张家巷、大儒巷、丁香巷、胡厢使巷、萧家巷、钮家巷、悬桥巷等等。
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Traditional SUZHOU FOOD on Guan Qian Shopping Street - Crab Tofu, Eel & Pork Ribs | Suzhou, China
In April of 2019, I took my second trip to China. I spent 12 incredible days exploring the sights, attractions, culture, history, and food in the cities of Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. I had the time of my life and am so excited to share this China series with you!
My third full day in China continued in the city of Suzhou, also known as the Venice of the East. My friend and guide Janet took me Guan Qian shopping street, the main shopping street in Suzhou. It’s narrower and a lot tighter than Nanjing Road in Shanghai, but there are lots of lights and retail outlets. Come along with us as we explore the street and get some traditional Suzhou food afterward!
Some of the shops here are over 100 years old. You can buy cakes, snacks, and other Suzhou-style foods. I saw some durian fruit cheesecake, which I would eventually have to try!
In addition to Guan Qian shopping street, there are also side streets filled with stores, shops, restaurants, and pedestrians as well. We set off in search of the restaurant Janet recommended. We had walked ten miles easily that day, so my feet were destroyed and I had worked up an appetite. I couldn’t wait to eat something spicy to beat the cold weather!
There were no bars in the area, but there were so many lights. Finally, we reached the restaurant. I learned the Suzhou food isn’t very spicy, but it’s fish-based from the local canals. The restaurant was beautiful and authentic, with lots of large, family-style tables. Janet recommended the pork, eel, oyster salad, and crab meat with tofu. I also got a Tsingtao beer, but skipped on the turtle because it made me sad to see it on the menu.
The Tsingtao beer is the most consumed beer in the world and is a very light lager. Then the food arrived!
I started with he crab meat with tofu. It had a kind of slimy sauce with big chunks of crab meat. I loved it! It was so delicious and not spicy at all. I couldn’t get enough of it! One of the things I love about China is that it’s so large, so there are many different types of food to try! It was seriously addicting!
Then I went with the eel, which came with a glazy sauce on top along with garlic. It was phenomenal! I loved how buttery it was. It tasted like the filet of a fish and was really soft. It was from the local lake and wasn’t spicy at all. It tasted like it was cooked in its own juices!
I mixed in some rice, which absorbed the sauce. It was the best eel dish I’d ever had! The best thing about it was that there were no bones!
The next dish was a green vegetable salad with oysters and pepper on top. The vegetable was super crunchy and there was an oyster-based sauce underneath. The chunks of oyster were amazing! All of these dishes were out of this world!
Next was the pork with vinegar, which was amazing! It reminded me of Chinese ribs. The meat was so juicy and fatty and the flavors were fantastic. The best thing about it was the sauce! It was like barbecue ribs!
I couldn’t let the rest of the eel go to waste, so I added more rice to it, mixed it up with the sweet, honey-like sauce. This really was the best eel in the world!
That feast was the best Chinese food I’d ever eaten in my life! I was seriously in awe of how amazing it was. After we ate, Janet had to leave, so I continued down the street and through a gate, where I saw a temple. I looked to see if there was anything I wanted to buy.
There were lots of clothing shops, including lots of American brands. It was chilly out, but there was a lot of activity around. I found an army store with some cool jackets and camouflage shoes.
After some browsing, I finished up my night. I couldn’t stop thinking about the eel I’d had earlier!
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Things to do in Suzhou, China - The Venice of the East | Travel Vlog
The very best things to do in Suzhou China. Known as the Venice of the East, Suzhou is more than just a day trip from Shanghai or Beijing. Dave and Deb of The Planet D spent 6 days exploring the city.
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Top10 Recommended Hotels in Suzhou, China 1. Garden Hotel Suzhou *****
2. Hotel Soul Suzhou ****
3. Crowne Plaza Suzhou *****
4. Garden Hotel ****
5. Novotel Suzhou Sip ****
6. Ji Hotel Suzhou Guanqian Street (Former: Suzhou Garden View Hotel) ****
7. Pan Pacific Suzhou *****
8. Mingtown Suzhou Youth Hostel
9. Scholars Hotel PingJiangFu Suzhou *****
10. InterContinental Suzhou *****
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1. 99 Daichengqiao Road, Gu Su District, 215006 Suzhou, China
Garden Hotel Suzhou is a luxurious 5-star hotel which used to be the private garden of Mr. Jieshi Jiang.
2. No.27-33,Qiaosikong Lane, Gu Su District, 215005 Suzhou, China
Located within walking distance of the 150-year-old Guan Qian Street, Hotel Soul features a charming Suzhou-style rooftop garden. Free Wi-Fi is provided.
3. 168 Xinggang Street, Wu Zhong District, 215021 Suzhou, China
Crowne Plaza Suzhou is ideally located in Suzhou Industrial Park, against the scenic backdrop of beautiful Jinji Lake. The luxurious hotel offers a spa, a fitness centre and free parking.
4. No.477 Liuyuan Road, Gu Su District, 215008 Suzhou, China
Garden Hotel is located in scenic Western Suzhou, a 10-minute drive from Guanqian Street. The stylish accommodation offers a fitness centre, free parking and rooms with free internet.
5. 688 Suzhou Avenue East, Wu Zhong District, 215027 Suzhou, China
Located in the Wu Zhong District district in Suzhou, 1.6 km from Jinji Lake, Novotel Suzhou Sip boasts a restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property.
6. No.66 Xiatang, LuoGua Bridge,LinDun Road, Gu Su District, 215005 Suzhou, China
Featuring garden-style decor, Ji Hotel Suzhou Guanqian Street is located in the centre of Suzhou, only steps away from Guanqian Street.
7. No.259 Xinshi Road, Gu Su District, 215007 Suzhou, China
Pan Pacific Suzhou is located next to Panmen Park Scenery Area, just 2 km from the famous Guanqian Street. The luxurious 5-star property features free parking spaces and boasts two swimming pools.
8. No.28, Pingjiang Road, Gu Su District, 215001 Suzhou, China
Housed in a historic building, Mingtown Suzhou Youth Hostel features classic Chinese-style architecture and simple accommodation with wooden furnishings.
9. 60 East BaiTa Road,Pingjiang District, Gu Su District, 215001 Suzhou, China
Scholars Hotel PingJiangFu Suzhou is located in the heart of ancient Suzhou city, 500 metres from Suzhou Zoo. The luxurious hotel offers an indoor pool, free parking and rooms with free internet.
10. No. 288 Wang Dun Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, Wu Zhong District, 215028 Suzhou, China
Towering over the skyline of Suzhou, InterContinental Suzhou presents an architectural landmark on the scenic Jinji Lake waterfront, a 5-minute walk from Suzhou Ferris Wheel Park.
A Day Trip To Suzhou
Join us as we spend one day exploring Suzhou. We visited the Humble Administrator's Garden, and took a boat ride down one of Suzhou's famous waterways, and a stroll down the quaint historical Ping Jiang Road. Next up... Shanghai.
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Suzhou, China
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List of Best Things to do in Suzhou, China
The Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Suzhou Museum
Lion Forest Garden
Jinji Lake
Tiger Hill
Humble Administrator's Garden
Pingjiang Road
The Lingering Garden
Tongli Town
Panmen Gate
Pingjiang Road Suzhou China 蘇州平江路冬夜漫步
Suzhou's Shantang Historical Street Area
Shantang Street / 山塘街, also known as Seven-mile Shantang (七里山塘), is a street in northwestern Gusu District, Suzhou. The street connects Changmen (阊门) in the east with Huqiu in the west, with a total length of about 3,829.6 meters, or a little more than seven li.
Construction of the Shantang Canal (山塘河) started in 825 AD, during the Tang Dynasty by Bai Juyi, a poet and the Cishi (modern-day equivalent of the prefectural governor) of Suzhou, to provide a link between Huqiu and the city. The sludge dug out from the construction formed a dam along the north bank of the canal known as Baigong Dam (白公堤) in honor of Bai Juyi. A street was built on dam, which later became the modern-day Shantang Street.
Along with Pingjiang Road, the street was declared a Historical and cultural block of China (Chinese:中国历史文化街区) in 2015.
Pingjiang Road Suzhou China 蘇州平江路冬夜漫步