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The Scenic Beautiful Water town at Zhouzhuang

About Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang is a historic water town near Suzhou. Canals shape its layout, and fourteen old stone bridges connect its streets. Many homes retain architectural features from the Ming and Qing dynasties, giving visitors a glimpse of the region’s traditional canal-side life.

Highlights

· Explore Zhouzhuang on a full-day tour. With more than 900 years of history, its rivers, canals, stone bridges, and traditional homes preserve the character of an old Chinese water town.

· A visit to Zhouzhuang makes for a perfect day trip for those staying in either Suzhou or Shanghai, as it is less than a 2-hour drive to reach Zhouzhuang.

· To ensure maximum convenience and comfort, you will have your professional English-speaking guide, driver and private van or car.

YOUR JOURNEY

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Zhouzhuang Tour Itinerary

Tour from Shanghai

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Suzhou or Shanghai for the approximately 1.5-hour drive to Zhouzhuang. Explore a water town with more than 900 years of history, where many buildings date from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Wander waterside lanes and stone bridges for changing views of the canals.

Explore Zhouzhuang’s canals and historic bridges. Visit Zhenfeng Bridge, which connects Zhenfeng Lane and Xiwan Street, then continue to Fu’an Bridge at the east end of Zhongshi Street. Built in 1355 and later rebuilt, Fu’an Bridge is distinguished by towers at its four corners.

3. After exploring the town, stop for a Chinese lunch. Visit the historic residence also known as Yuyan Hall or Zhang’s House. Its six courtyards and more than 70 rooms cover about 1,800 square meters, with traditional windows and buildings arranged around the central courtyard.

4. To cap off your time in Zhouzhuang we'll take a little cruise through the town, allowing you to see why many consider Zhouzhuang to be the most beautiful of all China's water townships.

5. You'll then be taken back to your hotel in either Suzhou or Shanghai, and you will be dropped off.