Zhouzhuang – The Venice of the East

#chinatravel As China’s most famous water town, Zhouzhuang’s 14 stone bridges and 1,000+ Ming-Qing houses have floated on these waterways for 900 years. By day, it’s a living museum of arched alleys and silk workshops; by night, red lanterns transform it into a dreamscape straight from a Zhang Yimou film. ℹ️ Travel Smart 📍 Location: 30km from Suzhou (best reached by tour bus or taxi) 🎫 Ticket: ¥100 (includes 10 historic homes + boat ride) ⏰ Best Time: Weekday mornings (avoid weekends!) or after 5PM when day-trippers leave