Zhouzhuang water town
周庄古镇 · Zhōuzhuāng Gǔzhèn
The best-known of the canal towns around Suzhou: stone bridges, Ming and Qing houses and boat rides.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf to full day
Tip
Stay until the day-trippers leave in the late afternoon: the lanes are lovely at dusk.
- Opening hours
- Daily 08:00–21:00
- Price
- ¥100 list price; since 9 July 2026 sold at ¥80, valid for 3 consecutive days after registering your ID. Boat rides and the evening show extra.
- How to book
- Buy on the 周庄旅游 WeChat mini-program, Trip.com, or at the visitor centre windows with your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 1–1.5 hours from Suzhou by taxi or coach; day tours also run from Suzhou and Shanghai To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省苏州市昆山市周庄镇
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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