# Zhouzhuang Ancient Town (周庄古镇)

Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
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## Key facts

- **Good for:** History & Culture, Old Towns & Villages, Photography, Waterfront

## About Zhouzhuang Ancient Town

In 1984, Chen Yifei's painting *Memories of My Hometown* made the whole country aware of this gentle water town hidden in beautiful Jiangnan. Since ancient times, Zhouzhuang has been known as the “Land of Waterways,” floating on the water like a lotus leaf. The most exquisite part of this “lotus leaf” is its bridges, and beside them stand riverside homes. Together they form the classic Jiangnan scene of “small bridges, flowing water and households.” Listening to a Kunqu opera and sampling Ah Po tea (阿婆茶) here adds a special charm.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1069. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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