Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, A tranquil paradise of picturesque waterways

43 Quanfu Road, Gupailou, Kunshan City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Zhouzhuang, the leading one among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River
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Introduction

This is a small town located in the Jiangnan region, known as the "number one water town in China". The area has many historic sites, such as Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, the Labyrinth, Ye Chucang's former residence, Chengxu Taoist Temple, and Quanfu Temple. These attractions have high historical value and are very beautiful to behold. There are also many ancient bridges here, with each bridge connected to another in a continuous loop. Some stone bridges built during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties are still well-preserved today. Visitors can take boats through the bridge tunnels and experience a unique and charming atmosphere.
Address
43 Quanfu Road, Gupailou, Kunshan City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
Opening hours
08:00-18:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 17:00 (Oct. 8 - Dec. 31, Mon-Sun) 07:30-21:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 21:00 (Jan. 1 - Sep. 7, Mon-Sun) 07:30-22:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 22:00 (Sep. 8 - Oct. 7, Mon-Sun) Tips: Additional information: From April 2020 to April 2023, admission to the scenic area of the ancient town is free of charge for the families of medical team members from Hubei supported by Suzhou (with the unified identification registered on the "Healthy Suzhou" app or WeChat official account, and used with their own ID card for admission).
Transportation
Public transportation 1. Depart from Shanghai: There are direct buses from Shanghai Long-Distance Bus East Station to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town; 2. Depart from downtown area: Take Kunshan 260 Road/Kunshan 263 Road to Zhouzhuang Health Center Bus Stop and walk about 300 meters to arrive.