General information: situated on the northeastern corner of ancient Suzhou city, Pingjiang historical neighbourhood borders the outer city moat on the east, Lindun Road on the west, Ganjiang Road on the south and east Baita Road on the north, covering an area of approximately 116.5 hectares. Dating back some 2500 years ago, Pingjiang historical neighbourhood is the most typical and best preserved historical and cultural protection site in the existing ancient city area of Suzhou. It preserves the double chessboard layout of "water and land in parallel, canal and street in neighbor" and the unique landscape of "small bridges, flowing water, households and deep allies", typical of ancient water towns in south Yangtze River. With deep-rooted cultural connotations, it gathers a variety of historic relics and cultural sites. Protected architectures as well as numerous architectures, bridges, wells, trees and memorial archways (paifang) that date back to ancient times within the historical neighbourhood. Today, the relics of the ancient city walls remain in the original place. A group of literati, refined scholars, high-ranking officials and nobles in history are recorded living in the neighbourhood. At present, the residents within the neighbourhood still retain their traditional lifestyle.
Address: Pingjiang Road, Suzhou
Tel: 0512-69163907
Admission fee: an open scenic area free to all visitors
Opening hours: open 24 hours
