What to see in Zhouzhuang, a medieval town with canals near Shanghai

There are various towns that are near Shanghai which are known as the Venice of China.

That is also the case of Zhouzhuang, medieval village which is completely surrounded by canals, but it has the attraction of being the China's oldest water city.

Zhouzhuang You find it in the area of ​​rivers and lakes that extends west of Shanghai, whose main city is Sozhou. In this area you find other aquatic towns such as Tongli y Zhujiajiao.

About 30 kilometers southeast of Sozhou There is this aquatic town whose history dates back to the 11th century,

Currently Zhouzhuang is the most visited among those who make the excursion from Shanghai, which is only 60 kilometers away, but a couple of hours away.

What to see in Zhouzhuang

Zhouzhuang It is completely surrounded by water, so its 14 stone bridges They are its most characteristic elements.

Therefore, your visit will be a walk through its pedestrian streets, crossing the different bridges, and, of course, a ride sailing on one of the barges that travel through the canals.

The most famous bridges are those known as the twin bridges, Shide y Yongan.

Located northeast of the town, they are almost united and were built at the end of the 16th century. They are now the signature image of Zhouzhuang.

Another famous bridge is Fuan, which dates back to 1355, and on whose arch there are towers where restaurants and tea houses are located, making it an ideal place to rest while enjoying the views of the canals.

During the Zhouzhuang sightseeing tour you can also see some traditional chinese houses, such as the Shen house and Zhang houseAs well as Chengxu Taoist Temple, from the 11th century.

For visit the Zhouzhuang you have to pay one entry only one whose price It is 120 CNY (14,4 euros) which will give you access to the different houses and temples.

Spanish Tour to Zhouzhuang

For go on your own to Zhouzhuang from Shanghai, you can take one of the buses that leave early in the morning from the train station. Shanghai Stadium.

The price of the round trip ticket is 200 CNY (24 euros), but it already includes the aforementioned entrance fee to visit the town.

Now, you also have the alternative of signing up for a tour in Spanish to Zhouzhuang, which is done in a private group and lasts ten hours.