Shantang Street
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), or a little more than seven li or traditional "Chinese miles". Due to the great history and events involving Shantang Street it is sometimes stated as being the "First Street in Shuzou".
In 2015, the Shantang Street Scenic Area was added to the list of China's "National Historic and Cultural Streets".