Suzhou Creek
For longtime Shanghainese, Suzhou Creek is more than just a place name; it holds the memories of the city's transformation. The old factories along both banks have since moved out,…
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Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 2026.01.01-2026.12.31 open all day
- Time needed
- 1-3 hours
- Getting there
- Take bus routes 37, 868, 22 or 307 and get off at Baiduqiao stop
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 940. Open in Google Maps
About Suzhou Creek
For longtime Shanghainese, Suzhou Creek is more than just a place name; it holds the memories of the city's transformation. The old factories along both banks have since moved out, and their empty workshops have been taken over by artists as studios and galleries. M50 Creative Park is the best example, with its rugged and distinctive warehouse style. Strolling along Suzhou Creek, you can listen to the slow, lingering sound of ship horns and get a sense of the bustle and glory that old Shanghai once had.
Tips from the guidebook
- The most famous bridge over Suzhou Creek is undoubtedly Waibaidu Bridge, which appears in almost every film about Shanghai in the 1920s.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Suzhou Creek cost?
Admission to Suzhou Creek is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Suzhou Creek?
Suzhou Creek is open 2026.01.01-2026.12.31 open all day.
How do I get to Suzhou Creek?
Take bus routes 37, 868, 22 or 307 and get off at Baiduqiao stop
How long should I spend at Suzhou Creek?
Plan on 1-3 hours for Suzhou Creek.
Where is Suzhou Creek?
Suzhou Creek is in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, in the East China of China. Within Shanghai; it starts at Beixinjing and flows into the Huangpu River on the east side of the Waibaidu Bridge
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