Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water townships in China |
It is noted for its profound cultural background, the well preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local colored traditions and customs |
Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination, classified as a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration |
It has been called the "Venice of the East". |
This ancient town has a history of more than 900 years old with many houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. |
Zhouzhuang lies at the middle between Shanghai and Suzhou |
Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers, 14 stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town. |
With lakes on four sides, the beauty of Zhouzhuang is specially to be found along the waterside lanes and around a number of the stone bridges. |
Highlights in Zhouzhuang includes Waterlanes & Stone bridges, the Twin bridge, Fu'an bridge, Shen's house, Zhang's houseand so on. |
The whole town connected to the bridges and streets, all houses were built on the river. |
All those make a visit most enjoyable. also, one can enjoy the fairyland atmosphere of the evenings here when the myriad stars twinkle as though in communication with the glittering lights |
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