Zhouzhuang Ancient Town in Suzhou

To reach Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, you can take the high-speed train to Kunshan South, and then take a bus or taxi; or you can arrange a carpool from Shanghai or Suzhou, which takes about an hour to get there. For accommodation you can choose to stay inside the ancient town, where many original residents live and go about their daily lives. Walking through the town in the early morning or evening, you can feel the authentic atmosphere of the small town, and guesthouses are relatively cheaper during the off-season.3Delicacies The town features special snacks: Wansan's trotters, whitebait, Grandma's vegetables, sock-bottom crisp, Ao stove noodles, green dumplings, plum blossom cakes, etc.4Tickets Tickets are 100 yuan on-site, 88 yuan if booked one day in advance, valid for three days. Must-visit spots Attractions include the Twin Bridges, Fu'an Bridge, Grandma's Bridge, Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, etc., where taking photos on the bridges and in the old streets is very picturesque. Exploring shops An interesting treasure shop, Nanhu Tavern, was once the old site where Zhang Han drank, offering osmanthus wine, peach blossom brew with low alcohol content; you can also drink tea, with a location by the river.7Boat rides You can take a boat ride to experience the rocking and swaying water tour of the south of the Yangtze River. Recently, the lanterns for the Mid-Autumn Festival have been lit, making it even more beautiful.8Night view The night view of Zhouzhuang is very beautiful, with the lights just coming on, there are romantic flower lanes, immersive light shows, and water performances outside the museum. If time allows, you can also go to see the live performance of 'The Four Seasons of Zhouzhuang'.