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Classical Gardens of Suzhou
Nine UNESCO-listed classical Chinese gardens dating to the 11th century, masterpieces of landscape design blending architecture, water, and living nature.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Jiangsu, China · Asia
Zhouzhuang sits on the route: 30 minutes from Songling, 31km from Classical Gardens of Suzhou.
Zhouzhuang is a town located in Jiangsu, China. With a population of 22,000, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Zhouzhuang sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zhouzhuang to your route.
Zhouzhuang (Chinese: 周庄; pinyin: Zhōuzhuāng; Wu: Tseu1-tsaon1) is a water town known for its canals in Jiangsu province, China. It is located within the administrative area of Kunshan, 30 km southeast of the city centre of Suzhou.
Zhouzhuang is a popular tourist destination, classified as a AAAAA scenic area by theRead more
China National Tourism Administration. It is noted for its profound cultural background, well preserved ancient residential houses, and elegant watery views. A 2017 article in the Smithsonian Magazine described Zhouzhuang as "the most famous and most commercialized ancient water town in China," noting that its architecture "dates back more than 900 years, with about 60 original brick archways and 100 original courtyards." It has also been called "Venice of the East".
CNN ranked Zhouzhuang the third most beautiful water town in China in 2017 and included it in its 2019 collection of Asia's 13 most picturesque towns.
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Zhouzhuang is located in Jiangsu, China, Asia. The coordinates are 31.1179 latitude, 120.8443 longitude.
Zhouzhuang has a population of approximately 22,000 people, making it a town in China.
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Nine UNESCO-listed classical Chinese gardens dating to the 11th century, masterpieces of landscape design blending architecture, water, and living nature.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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