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Zhouzhuang Water Town, Kunshan

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Examine well-maintained residential homes divided by a lake and river canals at Zhouzhuang Water Town, hugely popular with tourists interested in exploring the nation's culture and history. The town contains many amazing places of interest, including twin stone bridges, traditional architectural complexes, and a Taoist temple. Explore the site by going on a gondola trip down the narrow canals, and try out a few local delicacies--such as Wansan hock and Sanwei Gutinous rice balls--at nearby restaurants. Entering the town area requires purchasing a ticket. Use our Kunshan driving holiday planning site to arrange your visit to Zhouzhuang Water Town and other attractions in Kunshan.
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  • October 4, 2017
    Magnificent views with lots to do and see (cheap too). You can use an app called didi for transportation to and from water town.  more »
  • October 3, 2017
    A day trip to Zhouzhuang is all you need to see old houses and rivers and bridges in one spot. Zhouzhuang is an ancient village built along the river banks, connected with numerous delicately built br...  more »
  • September 30, 2017
    There are several attractions of this kind, but this one is better, as it is genuine and not a fake one for tourists  more »
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Kunshan's accommodations cater to those on their way to see the nearby water towns. Primarily high-rise hotels, hostels, and guesthouses, they provide international visitors with a place to stay for the night. That said, given the city's position between the gigantic metropolises of Suzhou and Shanghai, many visitors choose to see the attractions near Kunshan while basing themselves in either of those cities.
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