Suzhou Huangdai Prison was formerly a "Suzhou Model Prison" built in Xiao Jin Ryu Lane, Cang Xie in the second year of Xuantong in Qing Dynasty (19 10), which was the product of the improvement of the prison system in Qing Dynasty. As of 20221October 29th 10, some criminals were still held in the prison. 1999, the prison was named "ministerial modern civilized prison" by the Ministry of Justice.