The south of the Yangtze River is densely covered with rivers and lakes and woven water networks. It has been a beautiful place to live in people's minds since ancient times.

Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, a Jiangnan water town with a history of more than 900 years, is known as "China's No. 1 Water Town". This is a model of poetic Jiangnan and Jiangnan water town.

Unfortunately, many people always visit the ancient town of Jiangnan in a hurry, but it took me four days and three nights to slowly experience it.

Overlooking Zhouzhuang Ancient Town from the sky is another sight. This ancient water town uses boats as cars and oars as horses. How many stories are hidden in the long river of time?

It is already the third year, and I always come to Zhouzhuang at the beginning of the new year, praying for a prosperous year and rolling in money.

In those days, I was in the Shen Hall of the private courtyard of Shen Wansan, the richest man in the south of the Yangtze River, shopping around the horse building, throwing copper coins, and hanging wishing signs; I was in Xiangcun Qizhuang, not far from the ancient town, hanging Spring Festival couplets, pasting window grilles, and setting off fireworks... I felt the strong flavor of the New Year.

Every time I come to Zhouzhuang, I feel like a maze. Even if I have been here many times and walked through those alleys, I still can't find my direction.

When you come to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, you can take a hand-operated boat and experience the Jiangnan water town from another angle. The hand-cranked boat babbles across ancient bridges. Are these the small bridges and flowing water houses in your memory?

At the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, Shen Wansan borrowed this feng shui and became a rich man in Jiangnan. You can also go to the Shen Hall for a walk and listen to the story of this God of Wealth on earth.

You can go to the most famous Shenting Restaurant in the ancient town, taste a table of "Wansan Family Banquet", and try the most distinctive Wansanti.

Compared with daytime, I prefer Zhouzhuang at night.

Night Zhouzhuang seemed to have changed from a fresh and elegant woman to a girl with heavy makeup. It was as if the eye shadow plate had been knocked over and it was full of brilliance.

Don't miss the Flower Lane Rain Lane and the Yuchian Light and Shadow Water Lane. The romance created by various high-tech lights is enough to make you linger.

I haven't been to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town for just a year, and I found that it has changed a lot and I have encountered too many surprises. For these new check-in places, it is worth coming.

Xinjin check-in place| Wansanlaolu

Wansanlao Lu is located next to Shenting Restaurant, close to Fu 'an Bridge and is easy to find. This is a new small shop in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town.

Elegant and clean, with bright kitchen and bright stove, suitable for breakfast or lunch.

Sitting by the window, you can watch the boats coming and going out of the window. The set meal was very carefully matched. I chose a mixed noodles with Wansanti, a sample soup, and a plate of snow vegetables.

There are also noodle soup, which can be selected for the spicy degree and paired with stewed pork knuckles to make it soft and delicious.

You can also choose the signature lao-stewed rice set meal, which is served with stewed eggs, dried bean curd, vegetarian chicken, meatball seaweed soup and a plate of snow vegetables. It is simple, affordable and inexpensive.

Xinjin check-in place| Various Chinese-style shops

Walking into Zhouzhuang is like opening a picture of the customs of Jiangnan water towns. Not far from the entrance of the Zhouzhuang Ancient Town Scenic Area, there are many small shops, filled with calligraphy and full of Chinese style.

Old rattan chairs, gravel on the ground, calligraphy on the wall, ordering a pot of tea, and just tapping it will feel very good.

Feel the history and story of Zhouzhuang. This is the fief of King Wu's youngest son Yao, the foundation of rich businessman Shen Wansan, and the embodiment of Jiangnan in the hearts of many tourists.

Shenting, Zhangting, Milou, Chengxu Dao College, Quanfu Temple and other scenic spots are located in the corners of the water town.

You can splash ink in such a small shop, and it will be even more beautiful if you wear a Han costume.

Xinjin check-in place| Zhang Ting cooks tea around the stove

Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is a land of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. Shenting and Zhangting each have legendary stories. This is my first time to Zhangting.

The courtyard of the Zhang Hall is deep, six in front and back, and also has a private garden.

Next to the garden behind the Zhangting Hall, there is a small tea room.

Every day is a good day.

Cooking tea around the stove in the sun, the oriental aesthetics complements the ancient architecture of Zhangting.

If you go to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, you can also slow down like me and enjoy the leisurely afternoon.

Xinjin check-in place| Myron College

On the west side of Taiping Bridge in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, there is a stylish "Mailun Academy" hidden inside the inconspicuous door.

This is a late Qing Dynasty building with high walls and three walls. It was once the former residence of Shen Tilan, a patriotic democrat and famous educator.

The ancient buildings near the river, after careful renovation, exude a different style.

Vintage lights, gramophone, orchids placed everywhere, comfortable sofa tables and chairs, making it quiet and comfortable. I am truly happy with this style of the Republic of China.

Pure English afternoon tea is provided here. Several friends ordered a pot of black tea and served it with exquisite refreshments. They spent the afternoon reading, listening to music, chatting and spending the afternoon.

Xinjin check-in place| EMANUELE Italian Restaurant

EMANUELE Italian restaurant in the ancient town of Zhouzhuang, you must go and check out if you have the opportunity, but it is still hidden in an inconspicuous door.

The dining room is so tastefully decorated that it is very tune with a casual pat.

Only after chatting with the boss did he realize that he had done Italian foreign trade, and he personally designed and arranged every corner of the restaurant, with great care. The restaurant insists on using imported Italian ingredients to ensure the purest taste.

One Italian cold cut, using Parma ham, Milan salami, Neapolitan salami, Italian smoked meat, very recommended.

Whether it's Margaret pizza, tuna and onion pizza, or sausage and bacon pizza, it's all pure freshly baked Italian pizza with a thin base. Be sure to eat it hot.

I also ordered Caesar salad, pastoral salad, black truffle and mushroom risotto, pasta bologna, French fries, onion rings... each dish was very attractive.

Many years ago, I spent 17 days on a free trip to Italy and liked the small towns of Florence and Tuscany very much. I didn't expect such an Italian restaurant to be hidden in Zhouzhuang Ancient Town. Memories rolled back.

Recommended accommodation in Zhouzhuang:

In Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, there are many B & Bs, large and small. I chose the Chulan Zhisi Resort Hotel outside the scenic area.

It only takes a minute to walk from the hotel to the entrance of the scenic spot, but there is free parking lot and the car can drive directly to it, so it is convenient without dragging luggage along those stone roads.

The room is close to the water, and the balcony is Nanhu Bay.

I like to walk along the South Lake Plank Road. It is sparkling during the day and there are various colored lights at night to create a New Year atmosphere.

New Year's flavor water town, wealth luck Zhouzhuang. Let me tell you a piece of good news. Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is free of charge during the Spring Festival, and there are many wonderful activities:

January 22-January 28, Fortune Zhouzhuang Qitian Le

January 22, the first day of spring cattle hunting

January 26, Water Town Wealth Festival

Don't miss it by friends around you, don't say I didn't tell you!