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Suzhou Pingtan Museum

苏州评弹博物馆

Dedicated to Pingtan, a traditional Suzhou performing art involving storytelling and ballad singing in the Suzhou dialect. Visitors can enjoy live performances, appreciating the elegant music and the soft, melodic sounds of the local language.

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Getting there: On Pingjiang Road
Hours: Check for performance times
Price: Ticket fee for shows

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Suzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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