Pingjiang Road
Su Zhou, Jiangsu
A canal-side historic street in the old Gusu district, lined with whitewashed houses, stone bridges, and small teahouses along Suzhou's original waterway grid.
Pourquoi visiter Pingjiang Road ?
This is the clearest surviving stretch of the canal layout laid out in 514 BC — walking it side by side with the water is the most direct way to feel Suzhou's 'Venice of the East' nickname rather than just hearing it.
Comment en profiter
Best walked in the early evening, when lanterns come on along the canal and day-trip crowds thin out.
Astuce
Skip the souvenir shops near the main entrance and follow the canal further in for a quieter, more residential stretch.