"A Slow-Paced Tour of Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, the Venice of the Orient"

🌿Reasons to visit: Known as the "No. 1 Water Town in China," Zhouzhuang hides the most poetic scenery of the Jiangnan region. Fourteen stone bridges from the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties connect the white walls and black tiles, and the legendary story of Shen Wan San flows in the sound of the oars and the shadows of the lanterns. Walk across the Twin Bridges in the morning mist, listen to Pingtan in the teahouse in the afternoon, and watch the red lanterns light up the waterways at night. This is the right way to experience a Jiangnan water town! 📍Location: Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou (navigate to "Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Parking Lot" by car) 🚗How to get there conveniently? ◆ Self-driving: Direct access within 2 hrs from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. We recommend parking at [Fuguiyuan Parking Lot], which is free and close by. ◆ High-speed rail: Get off at Kunshan South Station/Suzhou Industrial Park Station, and take a 30-minute taxi ride to the gate of the ancient town. ◆ Night tour tips: Free admission after 20:00 to see the super romantic light show. 🏮Top 5 attractions to visit: 1️⃣ Twin Bridges CP (Shide Bridge + Yong'an Bridge) The key-shaped stone bridge is the postcard of Zhouzhuang. It is beautiful to take a reflection photo while standing on the riverbank. It is recommended to avoid the crowds by arriving early. 2️⃣ Shen Hall Exploration The former residence of Shen Wan San, the richest man in Jiangnan, hides the legend of the cornucopia in the seven-entry, five-door carved building. Remember to touch the brick carving of the God of Wealth. 3️⃣ Zhang Hall to see boats passing through the house The spectacle of "sedan chairs entering through the door and boats passing through the house" is right here. The brick-carved gatehouse of the Ming Dynasty official residence is worth savoring. 4️⃣ Grandma Bridge, as seen in the movie The filming location of Gong Li's "Shanghai Triad". It feels great to hum a ditty while riding a hand-rowed boat through the archway. 5️⃣ Autumn Moon over Nanhu Lake Come here in the evening to watch the sunset dye the lake surface amber. There are also live performances of "Seasons Zhouzhuang" every Friday and Saturday night. 🎫Ticket Guide: ▸ Day ticket: CNY 100 (half price for students) ▸ Save CNY 20 by purchasing online 1 day in advance ▸ Hidden benefits: Free admission before 07:30/after 21:00 every day ✨Private gameplay: ① Hand-rowed boat experience (more cost-effective to share a boat with 6 people) Take a boat in the early morning to see the mist-shrouded buildings. The boatman will sing original Wu songs. Remember to make a wish when passing through the archway~ ② Ancient Town Flavor Map Wan San Pork Knuckle must be eaten freshly braised! We recommend the ancient secret recipe from [Shen Ting Restaurant], which is perfect with a pot of Grandma Tea to relieve the greasy taste. ③ Stay overnight in a waterside homestay Choose a waterfront inn to stay overnight, and after the tourists have dispersed, enjoy Zhouzhuang in the sound of oars and the shadows of lanterns. 🍜Foodie Radar: √ Aozao Noodles: Century-old soup + silver noodles √ Green Dumplings: Emerald green dumplings made with grass juice √ Crispy Cake: Pepper and salt flavored biscuits with Biluochun tea √ Sanwei Yuan: Transparent wontons cooked in chicken soup 💡Tips to avoid pitfalls: ▪️ Ask for the price before shopping in the scenic area, and go to the cultural and creative store to buy more special souvenirs. ▪️ Wear comfortable flat shoes! Your feet will hurt if you walk on the bluestone road for a long time. ▪️ Bring an oil-paper umbrella during the rainy season from April to June for a more atmospheric photo. ▪️ There is a large flow of people on weekends, so it is recommended to stay 1 night to experience the different beauty of morning and evening.