2025 In Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

It takes about 2.5 hours by subway and bus from downtown Shanghai. It's a short trip while looking at the peaceful suburban scenery. You can enjoy a quaint water town with a size that is quite impressive. The entrance fee is 100 or 150 yuan. There are different areas you can enter, but I was able to go around the large grounds without being checked, so I think it's fine to buy the 100 yuan (2,200 yen) ticket for now. You need to pay an additional 220 yuan (5,000 yen) to ride the boat. It is true that there are a lot of unnecessary decorations and souvenir shops due to the tourist destination that is typical of China, but you can enjoy the scenery of the people who actually live in this scenic area, the taste of the buildings, and the natural scenery. It is a place worth visiting if you are a little tired of the urbanity of Shanghai. By the way, the entrance fee for tourist ruins in China is expensive, about 2,500 to 3,000 yen, but each one is large and voluminous, and it is not expensive if you think about the fact that the ruins are being preserved. Transportation costs are cheaper. It takes about 2.5 hours from downtown Shanghai and costs 11 RMB (250 JPY) one way. Directions from Zhongshan Park Station: Zhongshan Park Station ---(Subway Line 2/20 mins) Hongqiao Railway Station ---(Subway Line 17/40 mins) Dongfang Luzhou Station (Exit 4) ---(3 mins walk) Qingping Bus Stop ---(Bus Route 8/45 mins) Quanwang Bus Stop ---(3 secs walk from the bus stop opposite) Quanwang Bus Stop ---(Bus Route 263 or 261/10 mins) Xinpailou Bus Stop ---(1 mins walk) Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area #Asia Travel #China Tourism #Water Town #Zhouzhuang Ancient Town #Shanghai day trip suburbs 📍Location: No. 43, Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🕰️Business hours: 7:30-20:00 💰Price per person: 100~

If Lijiang is the capital of romance, then Zhouzhuang must be the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, also known as the Venice of the East. Most of the houses in Zhouzhuang were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The highlight is that 14 ancient bridges with different characteristics are well preserved, among which the most noteworthy one is the "Former Residence of Shen Wansan". That’s right, it’s the richest man with huge assets and more land than Wu. 🔆Scenic spot name: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town 🔆Address: No. 43, Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou City 🔆Ticket price: 100 yuan/person, 88 yuan for online ticket purchase, half price for students, ID card is required to enter the scenic area (free after 8pm) 🚕How to get there 1️⃣ Depart from Shanghai: Take the high-speed rail from Shanghai to Kunshan South Station (about 20 minutes) 2️⃣ Depart from Hangzhou: Take the high-speed rail from Hangzhou to Kunshan South Station (about 90 minutes) Take bus No. 133 from Kunshan South Station to Zhouzhuang Bus Station (about 50 minutes) and walk to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town in 10 minutes. 🔆Accommodation recommendations: Zhouzhuang Manxingju Life Inn, Shuiyue Zhouzhuang Pullman Hotel, Zhouzhuang Mulan Fanli Design Resort Hotel. These hotels are all near the ancient town. They are very comfortable to stay in, the service is particularly good, and most importantly, they are quiet. 🔆Play and check-in recommendations by influencers 1️⃣ Ancient stage: very suitable for taking photos of people, with minimalist garden decoration inside, feel the charm of Kunqu Opera 2️⃣Shuangqiao: The oldest bridge in Zhouzhuang, it is also a place where everyone who comes to Zhouzhuang will check in. It is recommended to rent a set of Hanfu. Don’t ask me why, you know. 3️⃣Chen Hall: As the name suggests, it was built by the descendants of Shen Wansan. Feel the grandeur of a wealthy family and explore the history of Shen Wansan's rise to wealth. 🍽Food recommendations: 🐾Sock bottom crisps (10 yuan a pack) 🐾Grandma's tea (2-5 yuan per bag) 🐾Wan San Ti (45-65 per serving) just find someone to hang out with😊 🐾Green Rice Balls (3 for 10 yuan) Restaurant: Private kitchen, Xinianian small kitchen private dishes. 🔆Recommended attractions: Scenic area sightseeing bus 7:30-20:00 Ancient Town Water Lane: 8:00-20:00 Water sports around town: 9:00-16:00 Wansan Water Fortune Cruise: 8:00-16:30#Good Places to Go in February 2025

#ancienttownvibes 📍Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is located in Kunshan, Suzhou, and is famous for its unique water town scenery and rich cultural heritage. By day, it bustles with life, and by night, it's a lantern-lit dreamscape with winding alleys and picturesque bridges. 🎫 Tickets: 100 RMB (valid for 3 days with multiple entries). Discounts available for advance purchases. 🆓 Free Entry: Children under 1.4m and visitors before 7:30 AM or after 9:00 PM. ⏰ Suggested Duration: 1-2 days 🏮Must-Visit Spots: 🔹Zhang Hall: Experience the grandeur of a seven-part courtyard with a stream flowing through the garden, epitomizing "enter through the front door, sail through the house." 🔹Shen Hall: The residence of the famous Shen Wansan's descendants, featuring a restored second-floor gallery showcasing the family's history. 🔹Rowing Boats: As the writer Yu Qiuyu suggested, a must-do in Zhouzhuang is to enter by boat. The pier opposite Shen Hall offers two routes: Wansan Financial Path and Ancient Town Water Alley. Experience the serene water town life. 💡Travel Tips: 🔸Kun Opera and Xiju Performances: Occasionally, there are free 20-minute performances at the ancient theater. Catch one if you're lucky! 🔸Light Shows: From 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, alleyways behind Milou and near Quanfujian Temple have captivating light shows. Enjoy your magical journey through Zhouzhuang Ancient Town! 🏯🌉😊 #travel #china #suzhou

I currently spending a serene week in Zhouzhuang and loved every moment. The views were breathtaking, the pace of life refreshingly slow, and the streets safe and quiet even at night. The locals were incredibly friendly and helpful when I got lost, adding warmth to the charm of this ancient town. A truly peaceful escape

What a special place, stunningly beautiful and so well preserved. Would defiantly highly recommended a visit.

ZhouZhuang water town is worth a visit! Even tho the ticket fee is a bit expensive but I had a quite experience there! Beautiful scenery and exquisite view of sunset too! #suzhou

#TravelWithMe Zhouzhuang, a water town that can be visited as a day trip from Shanghai, is known as the No. 1 water town in Jiangnan and is a nationally ranked 5A ancient town scenic area where buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties remain intact. A tour of the ancient town during the day is fun, but the night water town show "Four Seasons Zhouzhuang" is especially recommended. A large-scale performance by over 300 performers that uses the water town. The content expresses the four seasons, the stage is full of customer service for the audience, and the lighting is spectacular. We highly recommend watching a play in a water town that captures the gentle time of a thousand years.