Zhouzhuang Water Town

[50 minutes by car from hotel]

Undoubtedly China's well-known and oldest water town, Zhouzhuang water town has earned a rightful place on CNN's "13 of Asia's most picturesque towns"list. An enchanting gondola tour will open your eyes to the tranquil canals and 14 ancient arched stone bridges that form the backdrop to traditional dwellings dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This flourishing, living museum evokes in visitors an extraordinary sense of connection to its cultural history and iconic status today.