Pingjiang Road
苏州, 江苏
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.
为什么要去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.
怎么体验
Best walked in the early evening, when lanterns come on along the canal and day-trip crowds thin out.
小贴士
Skip the souvenir shops near the main entrance and follow the canal further in for a quieter, more residential stretch.