History
Zhouzhuang Water Town
Often called the first water town of China, Zhouzhuang is a web of canals lined with whitewashed houses, stone quays and arched br...Often called the first water town of China, Zhouzhuang is a web of canals lined with whitewashed houses, stone quays and arched bridges dating largely from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Boatwomen in blue scull small boats along the waterways, sometimes singing local songs. Day-trippers crowd in by late morning, so stay overnight or arrive early to enjoy the lanes and reflections in peace.
