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In fact, I have always had many impressions of Jiangnan. Since ancient times, Jiangnan has always been a prosperous place, with misty mist and rain, beautiful scenery, elegance, coolness, and countless beautiful and hopeful experiences.
Coming to Zhouzhuang in winter, there is not the lush greenery of spring, but there is also a different kind of coldness and beauty. There are many memories about Zhouzhuang, such as rowing boats, the densely covered waterways of Jiangnan, and helping countless Ming Dynasty tycoons Shen Wansan.
Take a walk to Zhouzhuang, take a look at the quiet Zhouzhuang, and enjoy the beautiful scenery here, which is also the expectation of coming here in winter.

Day 1: Guangzhou - Shanghai Pudong Airport - Suzhou Zhouzhuang - Zhouzhuang Cruise - Zhouzhuang Museum - Night View of Zhouzhuang
Day2: Shen Hall - Zhang Hall - Fu'an Bridge - Shuangqiao - Ancient Stage - Zhenfeng Twelve Blocks - Cat's Sky City - Carton King
Day3: Green Park - Wanshan Winery - Xiangcun Qizhuang
Day4: Return trip

From Guangzhou to Zhouzhuang, you can take a flight to Shanghai by plane. From Shanghai to Zhouzhuang, you can arrive in just over an hour. From bustling Shanghai to elegant Zhouzhuang, there seems to be a wonderful beauty that transcends space and time.

If Zhouzhuang is the most famous, it must be the densely packed river channels here. Integrating with the streets, the river and the people's lives here have become closely and closely related, so coming here and taking a boat tour is the most convenient way to visit Zhouzhuang.

There are many rowing boats in Zhouzhuang. In the past, rowing boats were a means of transportation shuttling along the river. Today, rowing boats have become the best way to visit Zhouzhuang.

At the ancient dock, there will be staff arranged to take a boat.

Then, amidst the clear singing of the boatmen, the ship breaks through the water and moves forward. On both sides are ancient embankments, and in the ears are the slightly hoarse voices of the boatmen, exuding the charm and beauty of a small family in Jiangnan.

Sitting on a rowboat, the small boat sailed over the water, passing through a bridge and cave. On both sides are the unique buildings of Jiangnan, and on the shore, you can also see elderly people washing clothes here. This is also a beautiful and vibrant aspect of Zhouzhuang.

There are many beauties in Zhouzhuang, and many of them are condensed in a small river. As the boat paddles forward, the beautiful scenery of Zhouzhuang is displayed in front of us. The simple beauty of Jiangnan appears in front of us, like vivid ink paintings or movies.

Whenever I go to a place, I always like to see the museums there. A museum in a place always records its history and local customs.

Through museums, one can always quickly understand the story and memories of a city.

The Zhouzhuang Museum itself is already full of historical charm. The Zhouzhuang Museum is a building from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republic of China, with a history of one hundred years. It is already a historical record.

The museum covers an area of over a thousand square meters and presents a complete panoramic view of Zhouzhuang. In front of the miniature landscape, it is also interesting to experience the beauty of Zhouzhuang and look at it, which is like a small country.

The museum also uses many new technologies to showcase the beauty of Zhouzhuang through multiple dimensions of light and shadow. Watching the beauty of Zhouzhuang in high-tech is also very fresh and interesting.

Address: 38 Hougang Street

The night culture in Jiangnan has always been very famous.
The prosperous Jiangnan has always been an indispensable part of the Jiangnan scenery, as the night is also full of radiance and splendor.

So when I come to Zhouzhuang, I definitely can't miss the night scenery here, go see the prosperity of this wealthy family, and see the dazzling brilliance here.

On both sides of the riverbank, colorful lights were installed. At night, the lights lit up and shone on the river, bringing a flowing and colorful color to the river.

The lighting also brings a lot of different brilliance to classical Jiangnan architecture. Under the illumination of the lighting, ancient houses are draped with different coats, and the colorful colors are very exquisite.

The stone bridge also becomes gentle at night. Under the illumination of the lights, the color of the stone bridge changes differently, no longer monotonous gray, but becomes colorful and moving.

The night in Zhouzhuang has a different feeling and beauty than during the day. Walking here, experiencing different delicacies in the changing lights, experiencing the other side of Zhouzhuang, is also a journey that cannot be missed when coming to Zhouzhuang.

At night in Zhouzhuang, the night is hazy. The night in Zhouzhuang is like clear flowing water, with ink like arched bridges and shimmering lights and shadows on the colorful river water. Not far away, there is a gentle singing, and endless stories of Jiangnan emerge in turns. This kind of night is as quiet and beautiful as in a dream, and the night is like a piece of rice paper, depicting the flowing water and light and shadow of the small bridge vividly.

Amidst the blooming fireworks, how many memories are scattered throughout this night, unable to be carried away~

The next day was relatively leisurely. We chose to stroll slowly in Zhouzhuang.

During the founding of the Ming Dynasty, heroes and heroines emerged one after another.
In addition to the famous generals and officials of the humerus shining like stars, there was actually another name at this time. Although he could not fight immediately, as a wealthy merchant, he made immeasurable contributions to the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.
Moreover, Shen Wansan's life is also quite legendary, from the legend of a treasure trove to supporting the construction of city walls, his life can be said to be full of legendary colors.

And the Shen Hall in Zhouzhuang is the former residence of Shen Wansan, who is wealthy enough to rival the country, and the former residence of a legendary tycoon, naturally exuding an extraordinary aura. Although damaged during the ten year catastrophe, it was repaired in 1983 and has now been restored to its original state.

Shen Wansan's former residence, with seven entrances and five gates, covers an area of over 2000 square meters, faintly showing the prosperity of the past.

In ancient times, there were wealthy families with deep courtyards and countless family servants, resulting in a huge area.

As a wealthy man of his time, Shen Wansan's mansion was naturally the same.

The pavilions, towers, and pavilions in the courtyard, with weeping willows and water pavilions, do not exude any vulgar luxury, but rather exude a refined and scholarly atmosphere.

The beams and columns in the hall are thick and engraved with floral decorations such as python dragons, qilin, flying cranes, and dance styles. There is a plaque hanging in the center of the hall, with three prominent clay and gold characters "Songmao Hall" written by Zhang Jian, the top scholar of the late Qing Dynasty.

Walking inside, you can see various exquisite decorations, whether it's murals or decorations, all with sources and allusions, very historical charm and style.

To this day, Shen Wansan has become a symbol of the God of Wealth. Here, you can also see the golden statue of Shen Wansan. It is also interesting to pray for prosperous business and good fortune.

In Shen Hall, ancient decorations and atmosphere can be seen everywhere. The memories of Shen Ting are not only about wealthy families, but also exquisite, and there are many memories about history.
Redwood furniture, painted windows, and carved wood flowers are all impressions and memories of Jiangnan, and these are all marks of prosperity.

There are also scenes of Shen Wansan and Zhu Yuanzhang having a meal together with the emperor, which is not only a rich feast for the saints, but also full of murderous intent.

The transformation from the lavish banquets of wealthy families back then to the everyday household dishes of today is actually quite interesting.

You can also taste the local specialty cuisine in Shenting.
The delicacies in the south of the Yangtze River are exquisite. You can taste them here, whether they are Dim sum or various dishes.
Here are a few Jiangnan style pastries, time seems to go back in time, condensed into stories and beauty in the fragrance.

Zhangting is one of the few remaining Ming Dynasty buildings in Zhouzhuang Town and is a key cultural relic protection unit in Jiangsu Province. After hundreds of years of wind and rain, it still stands firm today. In recent years, after careful maintenance by relevant departments, the original style and prosperity have been restored.

The original name of Zhangting was Yishuntang, built in the Ming Dynasty. In the early Qing Dynasty, the surname Zhang was transferred and changed to Yuyantang, commonly known as Zhangting.

The Zhangting Hall has a huge area, with seven entrances in front and back, and more than 70 houses covering an area of over 1800 square meters, which shows the prosperity and grandeur of the wealthy households living here at that time.

The carved beams and painted rafters in the Zhang Hall are resplendent.
What's even more special is that the Ruojing River passes through the house next to the hall, as the saying goes, "a sedan enters through the front door, and a boat passes through the house.".

As the mansion of a wealthy family, Zhang Ting has gone through more than 500 years of vicissitudes, but still maintains its grandeur. Walking through the hallway along the street, there is a courtyard in front of me, full of greenery. On both sides are low wing buildings, with windows on both sides. The brick carved gatehouse, solid stone pillars, and exquisite carvings that have been damaged over the long years, still show the former charm of Zhang Hall.

The Fu'an Bridge was first built in the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty's Zhizheng era (1355), and later rebuilt with the investment of Shen Wansi, the younger brother of Shen Wansan, to form a stone arch bridge. It was renamed Fu'an Bridge, which symbolizes both wealth and safety and is quite festive.

There is a bridge tower, which is pulled up from the river and faces each other from afar, very imposing. This bridge is the only remaining three-dimensional bridge and wall building in the water town of Jiangnan. The stone bridge is carved with relief patterns, and there are bridge towers at the four corners of the bridge body. The exquisite architecture has the delicate characteristics of a water town in Jiangnan.

The stone used to build the bridge was specially made of Wukang stone, which comes from the cliffs in Deqing County, Zhejiang Province. It is not easily worn out and has been preserved well for hundreds of years.

The Zhouzhuang Shuangqiao refers to the two bridges, Shide and Yong'an, located in the center of Zhouzhuang. They were built in the Ming Dynasty and are connected because they resemble ancient keys, also known as the Key Bridge. Due to the appearance of Shuangqiao in the oil painting "Memories of Hometown" by the famous painter Chen Yifei in the United States, Shuangqiao is well-known.

Shuangqiao is the best place to experience the charm of the ancient town. Famous painter Mr. Chen Yifei came to Shuangqiao and felt like he had returned to his childhood, thus creating the famous painting "Memories of Hometown". This painting was once returned to China as a gift from Deng Xiaoping and also appeared on the first day cover of the United Nations. With the fame of the painting, Shuangqiao became a bridge for communication between Zhou Zhuang and the world, and became a business card and memory of Zhou Zhuang.

In 2001, Kunqu Opera was listed as a representative work of human oral and intangible heritage by UNESCO, marking its entry into the world.

The unique Shuimo tune and performance style of Kunqu opera seem to carry the delicacy unique to Jiangnan, combined with its unique performance style, making it very unique. And this is also a unique style belonging to Jiangnan, delicate yet weighty.

The ancient stage here is filled with professional Kunqu opera performers delivering six professional performances every day. Sitting in a private seat, enjoying a cup of fragrant tea, the lyrics of Kunqu opera may seem obscure and difficult to understand, but in this peaceful place, watching a segment of opera is also a good way to taste Zhouzhuang.

Since its establishment in the late Yuan Dynasty, Zhouzhuang has been a center for handicrafts and commodity distribution. The capitalist enlightenment in China occurred in the Jiangnan region.

Most of the farmers in Zhouzhuang are mainly engaged in handicrafts. The traditional handicraft workshops have been fully preserved in another way by Zhouzhuang, and the new and old have merged into a unique flavor of Jiangnan. They have been slowly sought after and discovered in the characteristic handicraft "Zhenfeng Twelve Palaces" that has been polished over time.

To this day, walking into the ancient town of Zhouzhuang, one can still see these handmade workshops showcasing strong local characteristics. From earth cloth to bamboo weaving, and then to brewing, these traditional skills have been washed away by time and are more favored and loved by tourists.

It is common to see the spirit of craftsmanship and craftsmanship. The old craftsmen here, day after day, year after year, inherit ancient skills. This is the craftsmanship that belongs here, the spirit of craftsmanship.

Sky City, this is a name full of romance and fantasy.
There is a castle in the sky, and this fairy tale image is always beautiful and moving.

The city of cats in the sky, this name always has a forest fairy tale style. A soft and fluffy cat, a castle floating in the sky, evokes infinite imagination.

Zhouzhuang is originally a rather artistic place, where a cup of coffee, a pot of flower tea, a book, and an afternoon are comfortable.
In the Cat's Sky City, light a cappuccino and watch the sunlight slowly slant westward by the window. The furry cat accidentally runs by, and its chubby feet make no sound.

A quiet bookstore is filled with flowing light and shadow, as well as quietly flowing time. Spending an afternoon here is the city of the sky in your heart.

Or write a postcard here and send it to your future self. Receiving your postcard in a certain year, month, and time in the future is also a happy gift of memories.

A simple cardboard box can actually be full of creativity.

The cardboard box king from Taiwan chose to place his first branch in mainland China in Zhouzhuang. The scenery of Zhouzhuang here is presented entirely on paper, which is very unique.

Even the tables and chairs here, the incense burners here, and so on, are all made of paper, with unique craftsmanship and charm. People with significant physical weight don't have to worry. Although tables and chairs are made of paper, cardboard boxes can bear more than 300 pounds, so there's no need to worry about not being able to bear the weight.

Here are three-dimensional paper sculptures made of paper, such as the Zhouzhuang Shuangqiao Bridge, water fishing boats, Niuwa herding cows, and the Jubao Basin. In addition, there are also three-dimensional paper sculptures of world-renowned buildings such as the Paris Iron Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the Sailing Hotel Building. Not only are they exquisite and beautiful, waterproof and corrosion-resistant, but they can also be made into colorful night lights, which are bright and dazzling at night.
Address: No.19 Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Kunshan City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

On the third day, we stayed in Zhouzhuang in the morning and set off for Xiangcun Qizhuang next to Zhouzhuang in the afternoon.

The wild fun of childhood always has endless fun. Perhaps a grassland or a big tree is the source of a happy day's play with friends.
In the city, there is always a lack of wildness and the beauty of childhood wilderness. This is a slight regret and also an experience of urban development to the present day.

In Zhouzhuang, there is a place where children can play in the natural brown and play wild in the wild. Unpowered facilities such as flower rope trampoline, rhinoceros climbing frame, and fruit seesaw give even me a sense of returning to childhood in the wilderness, which is very interesting.

There is also a cute pet park here, where you can encounter various cute small animals, feed them, or play with them, which is very interesting.

Jiangnan is fond of yellow wine, which has the effect of warming, tonifying, and warming the body.

Handmade yellow wine, fragrant and not choking, is very suitable for drinking even for women and the elderly.

Wansan Winery used to be a state-owned enterprise, but due to operational issues, it faced bankruptcy. After renovation, the factory here has been completely renovated.
Here, you can sit down and enjoy a glass of yellow wine at the bar. You can take a look at the brewing process of yellow wine and the unique wine culture of yellow wine.

The countryside in Jiangnan has a unique charm.

Zhouzhuang Xiangcun has a unique feeling of rural freshness.

Strolling through the village, one can see the greenery of the countryside and the unique features of the Jiangnan water town. This natural and fresh countryside is the most unique scenery in Jiangnan.

A sense of time is a wonderful thing, sometimes it represents not decay, but a taste of time.

Walking here, traversing the corridor of time, what you see are the decorations and memories that may have experienced time, but are even more precious.

The television of the 1980s, the houses of the 1980s, decades of time, did not make memories decay, but rather became more precious due to the passage of time.

You can stay here at night, and homestays are also in the style of Jiangnan countryside. Living in them also has a beautiful feeling of returning to simplicity.

Of course, the exterior is traditional, but the interior does not appear outdated or shabby. The room is comfortable enough, with a spacious living room and bright sleeping room, forming a comfortable homestay.

Living here, returning to nature, returning to the past, this rural life is fresh and moving.

A restaurant that is quite unique in terms of decoration and details. Even the tableware for hot pot is colorful and very unique.
This is mainly a Hong Kong style restaurant, where you can taste the Cantonese flavor in Zhouzhuang, which is actually a very good thing.

The winter in Zhouzhuang is also quite cold for me. At this time, having a hot pot is the most warm-up and heartwarming.

Here, in front of me is a boiling hot pot, and outside the window is the beautiful scenery of the water town. In such a winter, in such a Zhouzhuang, I am intoxicated by the beautiful scenery and the delicious food.

In Shenting, there is also a restaurant that mainly deals with traditional dishes from Jiangnan, where you can taste the traditional flavors.

Wan San Ti is a very famous dish, and there are interesting stories about this dish. Zhu Yuanzhang avoided eating pork because his surname sounds the same as pig. Shen Wansan, who presented the sauce pig trotters, cleverly referred to this dish as "Wan San Ti" to avoid the danger of death.
This dish has always been a well-known dish in Jiangnan, with a strong sauce aroma and a soft and sticky pig trotters that melt in the mouth, making it very delicious.

Zhouzhuang River has a dense network, so river fresh food is also the main ingredient here.
Fresh river fresh is fresh and sweet. In winter, animals in the river also store rich fat to survive the winter, making the river fresh even more plump and sweet.
Combined with exquisite cooking, the river delicacy is delicious and the taste becomes even richer.

Except for river delicacies, other dishes are also very delicious. We used a lot of ingredients from the mountains and fields, which are fresh and have a strong mountain flavor. The delicious food we cooked naturally carries the original freshness and deliciousness.

These flavors are simple yet captivating. At the window, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the water town. The combination of traditional flavors and beautiful scenery is also a very special experience.

A restaurant full of rural flavors, in fact, many times I really enjoy tasting these authentic flavors. The taste in the countryside is always fresh and moving.

Simple yet not rough food preserves the purest taste without the need for too much complex cooking, preserving the original flavor of the food, which is already very moving.

Here's a special dish of yellow wine, paired with delicious food. Yellow wine warms the stomach and carries a sweet aroma. The night here brings a hint of drunkenness, and you fall asleep in the fresh countryside, making your sleep even sweeter.

The decoration of the Chunsi Resort Hotel is very elegant. Inside the hotel, there is a small bridge and flowing water. Walking into it is like walking into a classical garden.

Of course, under traditional decoration, the room is very modern and equipped with various facilities, so there is no need to worry about affecting the quality and experience of accommodation.

In the cardboard king, there is also a place to stay.
The room was designed with a classical flavor and the decoration was very unique.
The decoration with a typical water town flavor makes living here a special tourist experience.

Walking on the streets of Zhouzhuang, one savors the taste of time.
Looking at the ancient river in Zhouzhuang, passing through bridge openings, admiring the weeping willow branches on both sides and the architecture here, is a delicate and beautiful sight.
Walking through the villages here, crossing time, is also a unique and charming enjoyment.
In winter, Zhouzhuang is actually equally elegant. In winter, Zhouzhuang has a different scenery in summer. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and feel the passing of history, which is the taste of Zhouzhuang.

To this day, walking into the ancient town of Zhouzhuang, one can still see these handmade workshops showcasing strong local characteristics. From earth cloth to bamboo weaving, and then to brewing, these traditional skills have been washed away by time and are more favored and loved by tourists.