30 historic and cultural neighborhoods to visit in China

Suzhou (Jiangsu province): Shantang Street. [Photo/Agencies]

Suzhou (Jiangsu province): Shantang Street

Shantang Street was famous for its cultural and commercial activity during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Going for a stroll along the street, one can still feel its busy and prosperous pulse from the past.

What to see: The Huqiu Tower, the Tonggui Bridge, Wu Fang Zhai rice dumpling shop