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Eventually, the chaotic flowers catch the eye, and beneath the Drum Tower, memories of the South linger

Title Eventually, the chaotic flowers catch the eye, and beneath the Drum Tower, memories of the South linger.【Zhouzhuang Ancient Town】Checked in How could one not visit China's number one water town? The ancient town with small bridges and flowing water is absolutely stunning! Here's a travel guide for Zhouzhuang: Best time to visit: Zhouzhuang is suitable for visiting all year round, with beautiful scenery. 【Transportation Guide】: Take the high-speed train to Suzhou Station, then take Line 4 to the last stop at Tongli, after which it is recommended to take a taxi directly, or take bus 725 to transfer to 758 at Jiangze Station and walk 323 to arrive; if driving, pay attention to parking at the Zhouzhuang Post Office, parking at the Zhouzhuang parking lot requires a half-hour walk, a huge pitfall that I've stepped into, be sure to avoid it (tears) 【Ticket Purchase】: Free time slots, no charge before 7:30 am and after 9:00 pm, if you exceed this time the ticket price for Zhouzhuang is 100 yuan, group purchase price 88 one day in advance, it is recommended to come early, when there are not many people and it's quiet, you can have breakfast inside, and after eating, have a nice stroll; 【Rowing Boat】: An additional cost of 220 yuan, up to 6 people can share a boat, so it's just over 30 per person, after walking a big circle you must try the hand-rowed boat at least once, this is a traditional handcrafted boat, rowed by the boatman with an oar. 【Accommodation Choices】: Far from the Suzhou city center, it is recommended to stay in a homestay there, Zhouzhuang has many homestays and hotels to choose from, you can choose the accommodation that suits you according to your needs and budget. 【Food Recommendations】: Zhouzhuang has many delicacies, such as Zhouzhuang sock-bottom crispy pastries, Wansan pig's trotters, Grandma's tea; 【Sketching and Painting】There are also many places for sketching inside, such as a painter named Chen Yifei who painted a work called "Double Bridges", which was auctioned abroad and then returned to China, if you like sketching, you can come here to draw;
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