Suzhou Zhouzhuang | The reputation of the first water town in Jiangnan is well-deserved.

| The reputation of the first water town in Jiangnan is well-deserved.🏞【Introduction to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town】 Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is located in the southeast of Suzhou City, at the junction of Kunshan, Wujiang, and Shanghai. It is a pre-selected World Cultural Heritage Site and one of the first batch of national 5A-level tourist attractions. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is surrounded by water on all sides. The town was formed by the river and the streets were built along the water. More than 60% of the residential buildings still retain the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 🏞【Main Attractions】 ⭐Shen Hall: Shen Hall is the ancestral home of Shen Wansan, a wealthy man in Jiangnan ⭐Double Bridge: Built in the Ming Dynasty, two bridges connected, photo check-in spot ⭐Zhouzhuang Museum: Originally a residence of a Zhu family in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China ⭐Painting Boat Cruise: Experience the characteristics of Zhouzhuang and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water town ⭐Nanhu Qiuyue Garden: A must-see spot of the Eight Views of Zhouzhuang 🛶【Scenic Boat Cruise】 🔸Ancient Town Water Lane Cruise 220 yuan/boat 8:30-21:00 Each boat can accommodate 1-6 people 🔸Round Town Water Cruise 8:00-16:00 🔸Wansan Waterway Cruise 8:00-17:00 🥢【Recommended Food】 ⭐Yanyu Renjia Special Farm Dishes 📍No. 1, Meihua Lane 6, near the ticket gate of Yinzi Beach, next to the Double Bridge This special restaurant offers good value for money. We ordered Wansan Pork Trotters, Deep-fried Shrimp, Braised Mackerel, and Socks Bottom Pastry, and none of them were disappointing! The owner is also very enthusiastic. Although it is not on the main road of the scenic area, it is also very popular🔥It is worth a visit! There are also large private rooms upstairs! 🎫【Tickets】 100 yuan, please make an appointment in advance on holidays! If you book one day in advance, it will be cheaper. It is valid for three days. It is 88 yuan on a certain platform! I personally think it is a bit expensive, because we are on a day trip. If you can enter before 7:30 and after 21:00, you can enter for free. If you have booked a homestay inside, you can ask the owner to pick you up! 🅿【Parking】 If you are driving, you can navigate to Fuguiyuan Parking Lot, which is close to the scenic area, or Zhouzhuang Tourist Parking Lot. ⏰【Opening Hours】 7:30-21:00 🔸Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, Zhouzhuang Museum 7:30-21:00 🔸Yifei Home, Ye Chucang Former Residence, Maze Building, etc. 8:00-16:30 🔸Ancient Opera Stage "Return to Zhouzhuang" Yang Mingyi Art Exhibition 9:00-17:00 There are also Kunqu Opera performances on the ancient opera stage! 📝【Travel Experience】 The ancient town is not big, suitable for a day trip, but you can also stay there for one night. The whole ancient town has a strong commercial atmosphere. Tongli Ancient Town is also very close. You can choose one of these two ancient towns to visit. ✈【Transportation Guide】 Take a bus from the North Square Passenger Station of Suzhou Railway Station to Zhouzhuang, about 50 minutes. You can buy it on "Suzhou Direct Bus", and there are also scenic area package tickets for 119 yuan, which are good value for money!