Longjing tea is actually not from Hangzhou. Many of these "inauthentic" longjing teas are produced in provinces such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, and Guangdong. However credible sellers may sometimes provide anti-fake labels or openly state that the tea is not from Zhejiang. Experienced drinkers may be able to tell if Longjing is authentic by taste and smell. The aroma and flavors of the "inauthentic" Longjing teas are not as complex, or long-lasting as the authentic tea. These teas, although similar in appearance, are mild in flavor and aroma and do not have the long-lasting aftertaste of the original. Longjing has a signature
Shantang Street the "Cishi" (modern-day equivalent of the prefectural governor) of Suzhou, to provide a link between Huqiu and the city. The sludge dug out from the construction formed a dam along the north bank of the canal known as Baigong Dam (Chinese:白公堤) in honor of Bai Juyi. A street was built on dam, which later became the modern-day Shantang Street. Along with Pingjiang Road, the street was declared a "Historical and cultural block of China" (Chinese:中国历史文化街区) in 2015. Today, this is a heavily touristed area, with visitors attracted by the heritage nature of the buildings and the old stone bridges. Shantang