鹤园茶楼

The Crane Garden Teahouse sits behind a dark, carved wooden storefront that stands out against the white plastered walls common in Suzhou. This building functioned as a gathering spot for the city’s bird enthusiasts throughout the early twentieth century. Men brought their caged songbirds here each morning to socialize, hanging the enclosures from the eaves while they drank green tea. Even now, the sound of the nearby canal provides the backdrop for a space that keeps its traditional tea culture alive.