Shen Hall, Explore the Grandeur of a Wealthy Jiangnan Residence

96 South Street, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province

The grandest one among the five archways

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Introduction

Shenting, initially known as Jingye Hall, was later renamed Songmao Hall during the late Qing Dynasty. It was built by Shen Benren, a descendant of Shen Wansan, in the seventh year of the Qianlong reign. Located on the south side of Nan Shi Street in the east of Zhouzhuang's Fuan Bridge, Shenting faces east and has seven deep courtyards and five entrances. In addition, it has over one hundred rooms of varying sizes. Shenting is one of Zhouzhuang's famous attractions, characterized by the typical architectural style of a wealthy family, with an ancient and classical environment. Its main attraction is the Songmao Hall.

Address

96 South Street, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province

Opening hours

08:00-21:00 (all day)
last admission: 21:00 (Monday-Sunday, April 1-November 30) 08:00-17:00 (all day)
last admission: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday, December 1-March 31 of the following year)

Transportation

1. Bus ① Suzhou to Zhouzhuang: There is a tourist bus that departs from Suzhou North Bus Station every 20 minutes to Zhouzhuang. ② Kunshan to Zhouzhuang: There are tourist buses and public buses from Kunshan Bus Station to Zhouzhuang. ③ Zhejiang (Jiaxing) to Zhouzhuang: There are buses from Jiaxing North Bus Station to Zhouzhuang. 2. Public Transportation: You can take a bus from Zhouzhuang Bus Station to the Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area. Bus route 261 from Zhouzhuang Bus Station to Zhouzhuang New Archway Station, which is a 50-meter walk to the Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area. 3. Taxi: You can take a taxi from Zhouzhuang Bus Station to the ancient town. The fare for a Santana is 10 yuan per car, and for a Xiali or a mini car is 5 yuan per car. Tips: You can also choose to take a pedicab, which costs 3 yuan per car. Walking from the bus station only takes ten minutes, so walking is the most cost-effective option. Also, do not trust some pedicab drivers who say they can take you into the scenic area for free.

Phone 0512-57218063