Zhouzhuang is located between Shanghai and Suzhou. It is widely considered China’s best coastal town, and has an ancient heritage. Many of the buildings are very old and are excellent examples of old architecture.
Tour Itinerary: Our dedicated local guide will collect you at your hotel in the morning and take you on a full day tour of the ancient coastal town of Zhouzhuang. First you will visit the historical old town centre and Twin Bridgew. The rest of the day will be spent among the rivers and beautiful local scenery. The day will finish with a trip the Old Landlord”s Residence before you are returned to your hotel in Shanghai.
Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang, once called Zhenfengli, is affectionately known as the most famous water town in China. Located in Kunshan City, 30 kilometers southeast of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, it is also closely linked with Qingpu, Wujiang and Wuxian. These four places were called Yaocheng in ancient times and were the fief in the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). In 1086, Zhou Digong, a noted Buddhist, 
contributed 13 hectares of land to the Full Fortune Temple. The town got its present name as a memorial of the donor.
Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao):
Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers, 14 stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town. Twin Bridges which comprise Shide Bridge and Yongan Bridge are the most famous and is considered the symbol of Zhouzhuang. Built in Wanli era (1573 – 1619) of the Ming Dynasty, Twin Bridges is in the northeast of the town. Shide Bridge is east-west and has a round arch, while Yongan Bridge is north-south and the bridge arch is square. Crossing the two crisscross rivers (Yinzi Creek and Nabeishi River) and connecting at the middle, Twin Bridges look like a Chinese old-style Chinese key. In 1984, 38 canvases of the notable painter, Chen Yifei, were exhibited in a New York gallery of Armand Hammer, chairman of Occidental Petroleum Corporation. ‘Memory of Hometown’ which depicts Twin Bridges was one of the items on display and has gained the world’s attention for Zhouzhuang. The painting was chosen to be the first-day cover of the United Nations’ postage stamp in 1985.
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| Tour Prices (this is private tour based on per person and shown in US dollars) | |||
| Group Size | Price / Traveler | You don’t need to pay any deposit to make these plans. Once you submit your plans, you will be contacted by an experienced consultant by email or phone to give you an initial proposal. | |
| 1 traveler | USD165 | ||
| 2-5 travelers | USD120 | ||
| 6-9 travelers | USD80 | ||
| 10 travelers & above | USD55 | ||
| (For 10 persons up, please email us for new quotations) | |||
Service Inclusions
| ·Entrance fees and lunch as listed | ·All transfers with private vehicle and guide |
| ·Accident insurance | · |
Service Exclusions
| ·Air fare and airport tax | ·Personal expenses |
| ·Tips for guide and driver | ·Hotel fare |
