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  Zhouzhuang: Suzhou Tourist Attractions
Zhouzhuang, one of the most famous water townships in China, situated in Kunshan City which is only 30 kilometers (18 miles) southeast of Suzhou.
In an area of half a square kilometer (124 acres), 60 percent of the Zhouzhuang's structures were built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, which is from 1368 to 1911.
Twin Bridges (Shuang qiao): Zhouzhuang is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers, 14 stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town.
www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/jiangsu/suzhou/zhouzhuang.htm   (964 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang, a Town on Water, Shanghai, Regent Tour China
The ancient town of Zhouzhuang is in Kunshan City, between Shanghai and Suzhou.
The rivers and streams in Zhouzhuang crisscross in the form of the Chinese character jing (??) and are spanned by 14 stone-arch bridges from the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming, and Qing Dynasties.
Zhouzhuang was among the first batch of China's AAAA scenic resorts.
www.regenttour.com /chinaplanner/sha/sha-sights-zhouzhuang.htm   (639 words)

  
 Chinese highway viewed as a road to ruin
Built by the city of Suzhou, within whose administrative jurisdiction Zhouzhuang lies, the highway was built to carry more tourists and trade to Zhouzhuang and two towns beyond it.
Zhouzhuang lies an hour's drive west of Shanghai, which has 14.6 million people, many of whom have the financial means and leisure time to go sight-seeing.
Built during the Sung Dynasty, then remodeled extensively during the Ming and Qing dynasties, Zhouzhuang was until a few decades ago one of hundreds of water towns set among the lakes, rivers and canals along the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
www.freep.com /news/nw/zchina2_20010202.htm   (1123 words)

  
 China - Shanghai, Hangzhou, Zhouzhuang (Mar 2003)
Crabs being meticulously picked clean in the foyer of a restaurant in Hangzhou (later to be served upstairs).
Zhouzhuang is one of the many "Venice of China"...
Photo was taken before the rest of the hordes descended on the place during this public holiday...
77highway.typepad.com /photos/china_shanghai_mar_2003   (103 words)

  
 Gay Shanghai: ZHOUZHUANG,VENICE EAST by Utopia Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Zhouzhuang was founded nearly a millennium ago and was China's first "water town", organized around a grid of Venice-like canals and running under picturesque stone bridges.
Today you will leave the gleaming towers of New China and drift back into the past to one of the country's best-preserved ancient waterway towns, now something like an endlessly interesting time machine theme park for Chinese tourists that is largely undiscovered by foreigners.
Zhouzhuang is a walking museum where the majority of structures hail from the Yuan, Qing and Ming dynasties.
www.utopia-tours.com /zhou.htm   (378 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang - A Guide to China's Water Towns   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Located 30 kilometers southeast of downtown Suzhou, Zhouzhuang Town was first a village estabed in 1086 of the Northern Song Dynasty.
An ancient town on water, Zhouzhuang is charming for beautiful surroundings and simple, ancient dings, and crisscrossing rivers and lakes.
Zhouzhuang Town is the best representative of the traditional and the modern.
www.gochina.com /watertowns/suzhou/sz_zhng.htm   (186 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang Attractions-China Highlights Travel
The layout of the water lanes in Zhouzhuang is perfectly arranged that it looks like a Chinese character “#”.
Zhouzhuang has about 1000 households who are living in the old dwelling quarters.
Ye Chucang (1887-1946), born in Zhouzhuang, was a poet of the South Society and a statesman, and was graduated from Suzhou High School.
www.chinahighlights.com /zhouzhuang/Attractions.htm   (849 words)

  
 China - Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang and Tongli are two of the most well-preserved towns with some beautiful private gardens.
Zhouzhuang is too touristy these days, but most tourists are there on day package tours.
So it is still possible to find some peace late in the afternoon or early in the morning.
www.geocities.com /e_w_99/jiangsu_zhouzhuang_1.html   (65 words)

  
 MUSEUM SECURITY MAILINGLIST REPORTS
ZHOUZHUANG, China For more than 900 years, this ancient town of arched bridges and simple stone houses in southeastern China has relied on gondola-like boats along its rivers and canals for transportation.
Zhouzhuang lies just an hour's drive west of Shanghai, which has 14.6 million residents, many of whom enjoy the financial means and leisure time to travel.
One Zhouzhuang official, when asked for an interview through an intermediary, told the acquaintance that the matter was ``too sensitive'' to talk about publicly.
www.museum-security.org /01/021.html   (10402 words)

  
 ArchitectureWeek - Culture - Postcard from Zhouzhuang - 2003.0219   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Zhouzhuang, China, located between Shanghai and Suzhou, is a marvelous place of art and architecture.
The canals are responsible for the city's survival: during times of war, they were effective defenses against invading forces.
Recently, Zhouzhuang has become a tourist attraction for people seeking escape from modern Chinese cities.
www.architectureweek.com /2003/0219/culture_1-1.html   (223 words)

  
 China Ancient Architecture Wanders,12-day Chinese Traditional Garden Tour of Beijing / Nanjing / Wuxi / Suzhou / ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Take car to Zhouzhuang, the No. 1 Water County of China, which is called the "Oriental Venice" in China.
Known as a collection of beauty of China's water town, Zhouzhuang, like a lotus on the water, is surrounded by rivers and is also well known for its simple but unique architecture, which stands well up through 900 years.
Sitting on a boat, you may be carried away by the quiet and beautiful scene.
www.china-business-travel.com /packages/ancientarchitecturewanders/caa02.html   (1693 words)

  
 intro_zhouzhuang
Known as the "Venice of the Orient", Zhouzhuang is the most representative water-town in "Jiangnan" (Southern Jiangsu Province).
Alternatively, take a "gondola" on the water itself and experience Zhouzhuang through the lattice of simple stone bridges.
Originally named after an early benefactor called Zhou Di (the town took his family name) Zhouzhuang has continued to attract attention over the centuries, particularly from scholars and artists.
www.chinatravelservicegroup.com /intro_zhouzhuang.htm   (110 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang Canals
Zhouzhuang is called the Venice of the east and rightly so, it is a city built on canals where the best forms of transportation are the boats.
A perfect opportunity to share a beautiful picture of us in Zhouzhuang.
I think this is after we got separated from our group and then got lost in the town.
www.caip.rutgers.edu /~stevev/china02/zhouzhuang.html   (125 words)

  
 VT Zhouzhuang Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The travel forum is where you can ask for help on any aspect of a trip you're planning.
When 532,999 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else.
Be the first to post a question in the Zhouzhuang Forum.
forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-1028024-1-Travel-Zhouzhuang--forum.html   (87 words)

  
 Worldisround - ZhouZhuang, SuZhou and the Bund - Shanghai Province photos
Shanghai Province - travel photos - Feb 2004 is not typically a good time to visit Shanghai (low season) but I had the...
Feb 2004 is not typically a good time to visit Shanghai (low season) but I had the opportunity to spend a weekend there and I chose to visit the legendary ZhouZhuang and classic gardens of Suzhou.
ZhouZhuang buses start from 7 am and you can practically catch a bus back...
www.worldisround.com /articles/34367   (357 words)

  
 6-Day Tours of Shanghai/Suzhou/Zhouzhuang/Shanghai
Drive to the nearby small town of Zhouzhuang, which was built more than 800 years ago and be regarded as the No. 1 Water County of China.
Visit the Hall of Shen's Residence, the Hall of Zhang's residence, Chengxu Daoyuan and Quanfu Monastery.
Visit the Double Bridge, Fa'an Bridge, Yechulun's residence, Zhouzhuang Museum, Qiyuan and the short boating through the old town.
www.muztagh.com /package/shanghai-tour_6.htm   (162 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang Travel Guide
There are about 100 houses with courtyards, and 60 of them have arch gateways made by carved bricks.
With lakes on four sides, the beauty of Zhouzhuang is specially to be found along the waterside lanes and around a number of the stone bridges.
A different vista at every turn can be found here.
www.chinahighlights.com /zhouzhuang   (561 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang
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Water village, Zhouzhuang, a commercialised tourist attraction in China.
I like the ambience that the mist creates For me of the west, I like the eastern feel.
www.contaxg.com /document.php?id=2544   (90 words)

  
 Photos of Zhouzhuang photos - pictures of Zhouzhuang pictures
Located about 90 Kms from ShangHai, Zhouzhuang is an ancient town in Kunshan city, Jiangsu province, where many rivers and lakes are found.
This ancient town is about 900 years old with many of the houses built in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Many Chinese call this the Venice of China, and I understand why.
www.ehabweb.net /zhouzhoung.html   (82 words)

  
 Beijing,Shanghai,Nanjing,Wuxi,Suzhou,Zhouzhuang,Hangzhou 11 days tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Hotel: Suzhou Garden hotel (4 star) or the same class one.
on the road to Zhouzhuang, and visit the Ming Architecture.
Hotel: Hangzhou Holiday Inn (4 star) or the same class one.
www.spring-tour.com /tour4.htm   (357 words)

  
 Zhouzhuang tourism - Zhouzhuang vacation reviews - Zhouzhuang vacations - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Zhouzhuang tourism - Zhouzhuang vacation reviews - Zhouzhuang vacations - TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor provides unbiased reviews, articles, recommendations and opinions on Zhouzhuang vacations.
Find a great hotel based on web-wide popularity and coverage.
www.tripadvisor.com /Tourism-g303792-Zhouzhuang_Zhejiang-Vacations.html   (206 words)

  
 VirtualTourist.com - Zhouzhuang Travel Guide - Pictures, Tips and Reviews
Home » Travel Guides » Asia » China » Jiangsu Sheng » Zhouzhuang
Local Customs in Zhouzhuang (1 Reviews - 1 Photos)
General Tips in Zhouzhuang (2 Reviews - 2 Photos)
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/China/Jiangsu_Sheng/Zhouzhuang-979630/TravelGuide-Zhouzhuang.html   (259 words)

  
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