Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang is a canal town in Jiangsu province whose architecture dates back more than 900 years, with around 60 original brick archways and 100 original courtyards surviving across its waterways. Described by the Smithsonian Magazine as the most famous and most commercialized ancient water town in China, it draws large crowds — particularly on weekends and holidays — and prices reflect its popularity. A short distance from Suzhou, it holds China's top AAAAA scenic area classification.
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- Population22,000
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 29 km18 mi
Nearest airports
Zhouzhuang: quick answers
Where is Zhouzhuang?
Zhouzhuang is in China, about 31 km20 miles in a straight line from Suzhou.
How do you get to Zhouzhuang?
The nearest airport is Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), about 1 hr 7 min away by road. The nearest train station is 安亭西, about 53 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Zhouzhuang?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C40°F. The wettest month is June, with about 288 mm11.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Zhouzhuang?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 4 restaurants, 3 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Zhouzhuang?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Jiaxing, Nanxun and Zhujiajiao.