The life of Suzhou people during the Ming and Qing dynasties was colourful and varied, as reflected in clothing, food, housing, transport and other aspects. Specifically, the neighbourhood life at that time reflected the unique lifestyle of Suzhou people. This topic focuses on the layout of the neighbourhoods, the architectural style and characteristics of the neighbourhoods, commercial and marketplace life, culture and entertainment, transportation and communication, and the social customs and habits of Suzhou during the Ming and Qing dynasties, showing the lifestyle of the people of Suzhou during the Ming and Qing dynasties in the context of industrial and commercial prosperity. At the same time, Suzhou people at that time also took advantage of Suzhou's geographical advantages, climatic conditions, resource base, etc. to embrace and integrate cultures from all over the country and even the world with an open attitude, creating an outstanding, ahead-of-its-time cultural landscape of Suzhou neighbourhoods.