Songheyuan - South Gate

Step into Suzhou Street South Gate of the Summer Palace and be transported to Emperor Qianlong's era! This 200-meter Qing Dynasty commercial street replicates Jiangnan water towns with traditional shops and canal boats gliding past. Come at dawn to avoid crowds—dress in Hanfu for Instagram-worthy shots, and don't miss tasting imperial-style pastries while imagining royal excursions along this artificial river.