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Answer me! Would you regret not visiting such a beautiful ancient town in Jiangnan?

I've been to many ancient towns in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, but Zhouzhuang is still my favorite. The ancient towns in Shanghai are beautiful but a bit small, while those in Zhejiang are beautiful but too commercialized. Zhouzhuang is just right. The charm of the small alleys is like a ray of light shining into reality, making this Jiangnan water town what it is. Let's visit Zhouzhuang together this spring! 📍Zhouzhuang (Suzhou, Jiangsu) 🎫Tickets: 100 RMB ⏰About 5 hours to simply stroll around Zhouzhuang. You can plan for a whole day, have a meal in the ancient town, enjoy afternoon tea, and take a boat ride. ✅There is another ancient town called Jinxi near Zhouzhuang, which doesn't require an entrance ticket (some small attractions inside require tickets). You can visit both ancient towns together! 🚗 Transportation 1⃣️Self-driving: About a 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai/Suzhou. There is a parking lot in Zhouzhuang. 2⃣️Public transportation: 🔹Take the high-speed train to Kunshan South Station, then take Kunshan Bus No. 133 to Zhouzhuang Passenger Transport Station, and transfer to Kunshan Bus No. 261 to Zhouzhuang Xinpailou Station. 🔹Take the high-speed train to Suzhou Station, then take Subway Line 4 to Tongli Station (Exit 2), and transfer to Kunshan Bus C10 to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area Station. 🏞️ Attractions inside the ancient town 1️⃣ Double Bridge: Two bridges connected, perfect for taking photos! Fewer people in the early morning, with soft light, making for great pictures. 2️⃣ Shen Hall: The former residence of Shen Wansan, a wealthy man in Jiangnan. Here, you can feel like a young master/miss from an ancient wealthy family. Shen Hall also has an intangible cultural heritage experience hall where you can make your own handicrafts. 3️⃣ Zhang Hall: Small and exquisite, with a back garden that resembles a miniature Jiangnan. 4️⃣ South Lake Autumn Moon Garden: The weeping willows and spring flowers by the lake are also incredibly beautiful, perfect for strolling and daydreaming. 5️⃣ Zhouzhuang Museum: All the history and culture of Zhouzhuang is here. Visiting the museum before exploring the ancient town will give you a better understanding. 6⃣️Ancient Town Water Alley Boat Tour: 220 RMB/boat, can accommodate 1-6 people. 🍜 Food 1️⃣ Wansan Pork Knuckle: A Zhouzhuang specialty, soft, glutinous, and flavorful. A must-try! 2️⃣ Grandma's Tea: Sit by the river, sip Grandma's tea with some snacks, and enjoy the slow-paced life. 3️⃣ Qingtuan: A spring delicacy with a chewy texture and delicious red bean paste filling. 4️⃣ Aozao Noodles: Delicious soup, firm noodles. A bowl for breakfast will give you a great start to the day.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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