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2026.05.04 15:22 GMT+8

Blue hour at Suzhou's Shengjia She

Updated 2026.05.04 15:22 GMT+8
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During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

Lanterns, reflections and architectural details create a layered nightscape where water and light interact. /CGTN

During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

During the blue hour in Shengjia She, warm lights begin to illuminate the traditional rooftops, bridges and canal-side buildings. /CGTN

Lanterns, reflections and architectural details create a layered nightscape where water and light interact. /CGTN

During the blue hour, the water at Shengjia She takes on a cool tone as lights gradually illuminate bridges, rooftops and people's faces as they move along the canal banks. Warm reflections on white walls and water create subtle spatial layers. The water shimmers and the walls glow, creating a subtle, layered appearance. 

Located in Suzhou's Wujiang District, Shengjia She is a revitalized waterfront commercial and leisure district built on a traditional Jiangnan design that retains its traditional water town layout. Historic elements – white walls, tiled roofs, and canal-side streets – are preserved, while cafes, restaurants and markets draw in contemporary urban life. Old and new coexist within the same space, connected through light and daily activity.

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