How unique is the water town rated as the No. 1 in China by National Geographic?
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Nov 26, 2023
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📍 **Location**: Nanshi Street, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town (South of Fu'an Bridge)
⏰ **Opening hours**: 8:00-17:30 (open with the ancient town)
🎫 **Tickets**: Included in the Ancient Town Pass
✨ **Three unique features of the rich mansions in the Ming Dynasty**:
1️⃣ **Seven entrances and five gatehouses**
- The waterway design of "the sedan enters from the front door, and the boat passes through the house"
- Hidden "cornucopia" drainage system
2️⃣ **Treasure of the house**:
• Brick-carved gatehouse "Hundred Lions"
• The mystery of why the Nanmu Hall's hundreds of pillars are not worm-eaten
• The world's first stove (2 meters in diameter)
3️⃣ **Wealth Experience**:
▸ Touch the "Money Stone" to pray for business luck
▸ Visit the replica silver vault in the cellar
▸ Try the original recipe of "Wan San Pig's Hoof"
#Zhouzhuang Chen Hall #Jiangnan Luxury House #Former Residence of Chen Wansan #Water Village Architecture #Business Culture
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