Guan Qian Street, Suzhou (must see)
Guanqian Street is located in Suzhou city center, an area covering 0.52 square kilometers, the commercial part of the city.
The location of this 150-year-old street lying in front of the Xuanmiao Taoist temple explains its name, which means "before a temple". The street running 760 meters long, consists of the eastern, middle and western sections. The eastern part is filled with nice ancient buildings of historical significance. The middle is mainly the temple and fashionable shops occupy the western part.
There are hundreds of shops, restaurants, bars, stores and clubs in old fashioned structures surrounded by colorful signs and neon lights along the street.
An old laneway leads to the gate of the temple while the Guanqian pedestrian street lies just ahead of it.
The location of this 150-year-old street lying in front of the Xuanmiao Taoist temple explains its name, which means "before a temple". The street running 760 meters long, consists of the eastern, middle and western sections. The eastern part is filled with nice ancient buildings of historical significance. The middle is mainly the temple and fashionable shops occupy the western part.
There are hundreds of shops, restaurants, bars, stores and clubs in old fashioned structures surrounded by colorful signs and neon lights along the street.
An old laneway leads to the gate of the temple while the Guanqian pedestrian street lies just ahead of it.
Sight description based on Wikipedia.
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Guan Qian Street on Map
Sight Name: Guan Qian Street
Sight Location: Suzhou, China (See walking tours in Suzhou)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Suzhou, China (See walking tours in Suzhou)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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"Above there is heaven; below there is Suzhou (and Hangzhou)." Often spoken of in conjunction with Hangzhou, another picturesque city in China, Suzhou is located in the eastern part of the country and is colloquially referred to as the "Water Town of the East," renowned for its waterways and classical gardens, together creating an idyllic setting.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
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Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.0 Km or 3.7 Miles