Zhouzhuang, a dreamlike water town

The winding water lanes, the sprawling ancient bridges Taking a small boat, humming a Suzhou tune This scene is filled with poetic and picturesque charm🌿 At every corner of Zhouzhuang, different beautiful scenery awaits you Shanghai drifters, escaping the city on weekends Can't help but want to see her true face👀 - ✨Must-visit attractions✨ 1⃣ A person: Shen Wansan, the 'richest man in the south of the Yangtze River' from the end of the Yuan dynasty to the beginning of the Ming dynasty, so wealthy that even Zhu Yuanzhang coveted his fortune🤤, his ostentatious display of wealth led to a deadly disaster🔪, resulting in the ruin of his family and loss of lives 2⃣ A painting: A painting by Chen Yifei, a Chinese-American artist🏞 'Memories of Hometown', was acquired by the American oil tycoon Armand Hammer and displayed in his gallery🏞, opening the door to international recognition for Zhouzhuang 3⃣ A dish: Shen Wansan entertained with pig's trotters🍖, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to make things difficult on purpose, the emperor's name needed to be avoided, with a stroke of genius, it was called 'Wansan Trotters'🍖 4⃣ Two halls: ❶ Zhang Hall: A must-visit mansion in Zhouzhuang💯, its biggest feature 'sedan chairs enter from the front door, 🛶 boats pass through the house' ❷ Shen Hall: The mansion built by the descendants of Shen Wansan, experience the luxury of the 'richest man in the south of the Yangtze River'🔥, there is really a treasure basin🏆 at home, you must touch the treasure basin🏆, wealth enters the home 5⃣ Four bridges: ❶ Twin Bridges: The horizontal one is called Shide Bridge, the vertical one is Yongan Bridge, accumulating virtue for generations, ensuring peace forever. Reflected in the water, they form a perfect square and circle, also known as the 🔑 'Key Bridge' ❷ Taiping Bridge: You must walk on Taiping Bridge for health and longevity, living to 99 ❸ Fu'an Bridge: The most beautiful spot in Zhouzhuang👍🏻👍🏻, built by Shen Wansan's brother Shen Wansi, hoping that after the neighbors become wealthy, they can seek peace ❹ Grandma Bridge: Named after Zhang Yimou's film 'Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles'🔥 was shot there - ✨Recommended route✨ Zhouzhuang Ancient Stage➡Yifei's Home➡Twin Bridges➡Taiping Bridge➡Zhang Hall➡Fu'an Bridge➡Shen Hall➡Quanfu Temple➡Ye Chucang's Former Residence➡End - ✨Zhouzhuang Cuisine✨ 🍔Snacks: Wansan Trotters🍖, Waist-Supporting Cake, Eight Great Bowls, Green Dumplings, Sock Bottom Crisp, Grandma's Tea🍵, Red Bean Osmanthus Rice Balls 💒Restaurants: Shen Hall Restaurant, Misty Rain Homestay, Jubin Building - Final words: Zhouzhuang attracts countless tourists with its water town charm and captivates them with the beauty of its rich science and nature. Here, one can appreciate the beauty of the changing seasons, a paradise for bird watching, the fusion of ancient architecture and modern technology, and the innovation of traditional crafts and technology. The efforts made by Zhouzhuang in environmental protection and sustainable development are also commendable. Let us all cherish and protect this beautiful land, so that more people can appreciate the beauty of science and nature in Zhouzhuang.