A stroll along the ancient city wall of Suzhou

In the ancient city area of Suzhou, the height is strictly limited, which makes the entire ancient city area a unique existence and representative of Gusu culture. Due to the large-scale demolition of ancient city walls nationwide in the 1950s, there are not many well-preserved ancient city walls nationwide today. Within the range of the Suzhou ancient city moat, the remaining city wall is about one kilometer long. Although the length is relatively short, it still has a unique taste. 1. Panmen Scenic Area Panmen is located in the southwest corner of the ancient city, now as a toll scenic area, not open to the public for free. It has been built into a large area with historical and cultural heritage. The ticket price is 40 yuan, and the opening hours are from 8.30 in the morning until 21.00 in the evening. 2. Xiangmen City Wall Xiangmen was formerly known as Jiangmen, and this area is a concentration of craftsmen. The moat section of Xiangmen is almost the widest, so the view from Xiangmen Bridge is quite majestic. The city wall of Xiangmen has a few hundred meters left, adjacent to the Couple's Garden, Pingjiang Road and other scenic spots, it is a good place for leisurely walks in the evening. 3. Shemen and Osmanthus Park Shemen is located in the southeast corner of the entire ancient city, within Osmanthus Park. Nowadays, there are many people at night. Shemen is a city wall that was opened in the Spring and Autumn Period, it is simple and vicissitudinous, with a sense of history. 4. Pingmen City Wall This is the ancient city wall facing Suzhou Railway Station across the river. There are not many people on weekdays, but the location is excellent, guarding the north of the entire ancient city, majestic, suitable for daytime viewing.