 Shantang Canal | |
| Native name | 山塘街 (Chinese) |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,830 m (12,570 ft) |
| Location | Northwestern Gusu District, Suzhou |
| Construction | |
| Inauguration | 825 AD |
| Other | |
| Status | Complete |
Shantang Street (Chinese: 山塘街; pinyin: Shāntáng Jiē; Suzhou Wu: Se daon ka, Wu Chinese pronunciation: [se̞ dɑ̃ kɑ]), also known as Seven-li Shantang (Chinese: 七里山塘), is a street in northwestern Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. The street connects Changmen (Chinese: 阊门) in the east with Huqiu in the west, with a total length of about 3,829.6 meters (2.38 miles),[1] or a little more than seven li or traditional "Chinese miles".[2] Due to the great history and events involving Shantang Street it is sometimes stated as being the "First Street in Shuzou".[3]
In 2015, the Shantang Street Scenic Area was added to the list of China's "National Historic and Cultural Streets".[4]
- ^ "Shantang Street China Daily". Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Suzhou Shantang Street - Introduction". Suzhou ponds and Tourism Development Co., Ltd. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ^ "Shantang Street (Seven-Li Shantang)".
- ^ "Historical streets in Jiangsu listed as national heritage". China Daily. Retrieved 26 November 2018.