How unique is the water town rated as the No. 1 in China by National Geographic?
by D3v10us_@byssw@lk3r
Nov 26, 2023
"Girls! I found a treasure water town even more authentic than Wuzhen! Zhouzhuang is truly the pinnacle of Jiangnan water towns! 😍 800-year-old stone slab bridges, swaying black-awning boats, morning cooking smoke... all for just over 200 RMB per person to get the same vibe as the song 'Rocking, rocking, rocking to grandma’s bridge'—this is amazing!"
🚗 Transportation TIPS:
1️⃣ High-speed rail travelers:
Shanghai/Suzhou Station → Kunshan South Station (20 min)
Taxi to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town costs 40 RMB, 1 hour faster than the bus!
(📍 Scenic spot address: No. 43 Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou)
2️⃣ Self-driving travelers:
Navigate to "Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Parking Lot"
Parking is 20 RMB/day, remember to choose "Nanhu Parking Lot"
(Closest to the entrance, 5-minute walk to the scenic area)
3️⃣ Hidden perk:
Free entry after 4 PM (100 RMB ticket waived)!
Night tours have a great atmosphere with beautiful lighting~✨
🏡 Accommodation Tips:
✅ Must stay at "Zhenfengxuan" water view room
Address: No. 90 Zhongshi Street, Zhouzhuang Town
Around 150 RMB per person, open the window to see the healing scene of passing boats~
⚠️ Avoid pitfalls:
Don’t book hotels outside the scenic area!
The empty stone slab streets at 7 AM are the essence of Zhouzhuang!
(Secret tip: No one will photobomb your shots at this time!)
🍜 Foodie Radar:
🔥 Wan San Pork Knuckle:
The most authentic at Shenting Restaurant (No. 90 Nanshi Street, Zhouzhuang Town)!
Rich but not greasy, perfect with grandma’s tea! (38 RMB per serving, enough for 2 people)
🚣♀️ Lunch on the boat:
Spend 120 RMB to rent a rowboat
Let the boat lady recommend riverside farmhouse dishes
Eat while enjoying the ink-wash painting scenery on both banks!
🍡 Snack check-in:
Green rice balls, sock-bottom crisps, three-flavor glutinous rice balls...
Recommended at the "Zhenfeng Cultural Street" old brand collection!
(Business hours: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM)
📸 Photo tips:
1️⃣ Double Bridge Sunrise:
Rush to "Shide Bridge" at 6 AM
Morning mist + cooking smoke = Zhang Yimou movie quality!
2️⃣ Shenting Back Garden:
Wear Hanfu and shoot the "window opening to the river" back view
Instant Jiangnan gentlewoman look! (Hanfu rental 30 RMB/hour)
3️⃣ Night tour bonus:
Every Friday/Saturday there is the "Four Seasons Zhouzhuang" live show
The ancient houses under the lights are breathtaking!
💬 Interactive question:
"Do you prefer Zhouzhuang’s morning or night?
Share your photos in the comments, and 3 fans will win a Shen Wansan cultural gift box! 🎁"
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