Suzhou Shen De Tang Pingtan Teahouse (Free tea bowl + snacks)

Immersive Pingtan Experience + Southern China Tea Tasting

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Shende Hall Pingtan Teahouse

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Traditional Pingtan Performance
Professional Pingtan performers deliver fixed-time performances daily, using the gentle Suzhou dialect to interpret classic pieces such as “The Pearl Pagoda” and “Legend of the White Snake,” interspersed with humorous Suzhou ditties.
During the performance, actors will interact with the audience, such as teaching you to say a few words like “倷好” (hello) in Suzhou dialect, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Tea Art + Pingtan Package
Order a pot of Biluochun or Jasmine tea, paired with Suzhou snacks (such as Begonia Cake, Mung Bean Cake), and enjoy tea while listening to Pingtan.
In the old wooden house, with its traditional Chinese tables, lidded teacups, and the lingering sound of Pingtan, you’ll instantly travel back to the bustling times of old Suzhou teahouses.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience
Occasionally, activities such as Suzhou fan painting and embroidery experiences are held, guided by inheritors of intangible cultural heritage.
Sharing sessions on Suzhou folk customs and garden culture themes are held irregularly, accompanied by explanations of Pingtan performance segments.
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What to expect

Pingjiang Road is an ancient street that carries Suzhou's thousand-year history and culture. In this quaint street, Shende Hall Pingtan Teahouse is like a bright pearl, exuding unique charm.

Stepping into the teahouse is like traveling back to the old days. The wooden tables and chairs, carved doors and windows, reveal the graceful and exquisite style of the Jiangnan water town. Order a cup of fragrant tea, sit down and wait quietly for the start of the Pingtan performance. The performers are dressed in traditional costumes, holding a pipa and a sanxian, and they amaze the audience as soon as they open their mouths.

The repertoire of Pingtan is rich and diverse, including classic traditional pieces and new works adapted from modern stories. The performers use their superb skills to perform each story vividly.

At Shende Hall Pingtan Teahouse, you can not only enjoy wonderful Pingtan performances, but also taste authentic Suzhou refreshments.

The service here is also very attentive. The staff is warm and friendly, providing you with thoughtful service.

A Shende Hall experience is like a "gentle Jiangnan cultural wash," and visitors often leave with a deeper love for Suzhou. Some people sigh: "This is where I understood why it is said that 'Suzhou people live in poetry.'" If you are tired of cursory travel, why not use a Pingtan performance to feel the soul and charm of Suzhou?

Shen De Tang is located at No. 11, South Shizi Street, Suzhou. With "Pingtan and Song Brocade" as its core, it presents a dual artistic experience of the soft, melodious Suzhou dialect and intangible cultural heritage weaving in an antique teahouse. It is

Dark brown wooden chairs adorned with crimson cushions, latticed windows filtering dappled light, and a copper kettle awaiting the fragrant tea – the Sh Virtue Hall uses objects and light to capture the leisurely elegance of Suzhou when the Pingtan storyt

A wooden tea table awaits your stories; the overlapping colors on the walls and the gilded, painted hanging scrolls are steeped in ancient charm. A touch of greenery quietly climbs onto the table, reminiscent of the subtle Jiangnan sounds and sights that

Inside the Suzhou Shende Hall Pingtan Teahouse, crimson and scarlet cheongsams adorn the brocade display cabinets, complemented by folding fans, wooden chairs, and "Shangjin's Beauty" displays, painting a picture of the elegance and sensory delights of Su

Framed views through lattice windows, moss-covered Taihu stones, and the murmur of streams harmonizing with the gentle tones of Wu dialect. Sheer curtains soften the sounds of Suzhou storytelling, blending them into the very essence of the classic Suzhou

A wooden desk, celadon porcelain, and curling tea smoke; a screen with cranes reflecting a pair; the soft sounds of the sanxian and the cold notes of the pipa; a room filled with the lingering Wu dialect.

In cheongsam and traditional long gown, the duo strums the sanxian and plucks the pipa, singing attentively to each other. Before the crane-and-cloud screen, melodies flow, and the verdant shadows on the tea table, along with the soft Wu dialect, capture

Savor crimson fruits in a blue-and-white lidded bowl, accompanied by fragrant kernels and verdant hues. Within Shende Hall, melodic tunes linger as you enjoy tea, chat with friends, and embrace the leisurely charm of Suzhou's waterways.

Good to know

To ensure a smooth experience, please be sure to fill in your real name, mobile phone number, and other information when booking.
On the day of the performance, tickets can be collected at the hall ticket office using your name and phone number.
Once booked, the purchase is considered final and tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. If the booking is unsuccessful, please request a refund yourself. Tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged after they have been issued. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. If you are unable to attend, you may allow someone else to use the tickets or transfer them yourself. Please place your order carefully and we appreciate your understanding.
Seating is assigned randomly by the system when booking, without seat selection. Seating is subject to the actual tickets issued. If the tickets received do not match the ticket tier purchased, please verify and resolve the issue with the ticket staff on-site. We regret that we cannot handle subsequent disputes.
It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance to collect your tickets, in order to avoid long queues affecting your viewing experience.
Lost, forgotten, or incorrectly remembered performance tickets will not be reissued or exchanged, and a new ticket must be purchased.
The content, time, location, and price of this performance are subject to the final ticket issuance. Please contact Klook official for details.

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