Town
Zhouzhuang
Raft and Bridge Town
Twin BridgesIconic water townAncient templesCanal sceneryHistoric merchant architecture
Best Time to Visit:April-May and September-October for pleasant weather and clear reflections.
Asia/Shanghai
CNY
Mandarin, Wu dialect
About Zhouzhuang
Zhouzhuang is one of China's most visited water towns featuring traditional architecture, waterways, bridges, and the iconic Twin Bridges. The town has been a trading hub with Ming and Qing era buildings. Zhouzhuang balances popularity with preservation of authentic character.
Highlights
1
Twin Bridges iconic structures
2
Ancient temple sites
3
Traditional merchant houses
4
Canal boat tours
5
Water town atmosphere
Climate & Best Time to Visit
Subtropical climate with cool winters (2-12°C), hot humid summers (26-36°C), moderate rainfall.
Getting There
Zhouzhuang is easily accessible from Shanghai (30 minutes by car) or other nearby areas. Local transport by foot and boat.
Practical Tips
Comfortable shoes for extensive town walking on stone paths
Light layers for humidity variations
Book accommodations well in advance; very popular destination
Bring camera for iconic Twin Bridges scenes
Respectfully navigate among many tourists
Quick Facts
Best Time to Visit
April-May and September-October for pleasant weather and clear reflections.
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY
Language
Mandarin, Wu dialect