Save This 2-Day 1-Night “Micro” Tour Guide for a Festive Zhouzhuang!

No need to travel far, just check in locally. In this unusual Spring Festival, encounter a deeper and more nuanced life aesthetics of Jiangnan. Expand your sensory experiences in the new spaces of the ancient town, discover authentic flavors in the ordinary lanes, and savor traditional New Year customs in Xiangcun Qizhuang. Stay local for the New Year, and take a 'micro' tour of Zhouzhuang. This is a super practical 2-day 1-night itinerary recommendation!

The water town’s time is about to complete another year’s ring, and the colors of the ancient town are even more vibrant in winter.

Morning: Explore the new spaces in the ancient town.

New business formats and new technology integration have brightened up the traditional halls.

The Shen Hall Night Banquet and the light-and-shadow interactive show in Zouma Lou bring the Wansan culture to life. The back kitchen and the Balio perfume experience shop enrich the sensory experience. The original cultural and tourism space of Shen Hall has been extended, taking on a fresh new look.

The Pocket Ceramics Museum showcases the 'ceramic charm of the water town' and supports the 'China Chic' culture. The museum's cultural and creative shop keeps up with the times, launching 'Zhouzhuang New Year Gifts'.

Lunch: Seek authentic water town flavors.

Traditional flavors waft with the aroma of everyday life in the water town.

Zhenwei Jiangnan sticks to traditional handcrafted techniques. The chewy hand-pulled noodles, the juicy Wansan soup dumplings... each one offers the true essence of Jiangnan snacks.

Wansan pork knuckle, snails stuffed with meat, chicken three-flavor balls... every dish is a classic. Shen Hall Restaurant blends New Year spirit into its cuisine, carefully selecting quality ingredients and cooking with heart to create great flavors.

Afternoon: Enjoy a leisurely time.

Curl up in a corner of Momi’s Sky City, read a book, write postcards; the Cloud Cat Café and the Carton King cat-petting café are also great places to while away the time.

Then take a stroll along Zhenfeng Cultural Street, or hop on a hand-rowed boat, listen to the boatwoman humming a tune, and drift slowly toward the water town of your dreams.

Dinner: Taste a flavored hot pot

A steaming hot pot is undoubtedly a winter must-have.

The Quangonglou Restaurant serves Chaoshan-style hot pot. The beef bone broth is light yet delicious. The freshly sliced beef is tender, fresh, and smooth, paired with seasonal vegetables, healthy and nourishing with peace of mind.

The Carton King Restaurant's paper-art mini hot pot is definitely a whimsical culinary experience. The rich broth paired with a variety of fresh, abundant ingredients makes for a delightful family time.

Night: Immerse yourself in the light-and-shadow night of Zhouzhuang

As night falls, red lanterns light up one by one. The glowing, colorful lanterns create a strong New Year atmosphere. The twinkling lights on Xiwan Street reveal an indescribable beauty on winter nights.

In Flower Lane and Rain Lane, light and shadow flow, creating a romantic mood. Even on a winter night, you can experience the tender, water-like charm of Jiangnan.

Overnight: Sleep by the dreamy Nanhu Bay

A long bridge lies on the water, live by the lake, and stay at the Chunlu Zhisi Resort Hotel.

Sparse shadows slant across the clear shallow water, moonlight floats on the intoxicating lake bay. This leisurely sleep by the water probably helps you understand the homesickness of Zhang Han from the Western Jin Dynasty.

In Zhouzhuang's Xiangcun, there is often elegant and pure joy to be found; the childhood Spring Festival village customs always make people nostalgic.

Morning: Have fun with traditional New Year handmade crafts

Xiangcun Qizhuang is leisurely, free, and original, perfect for spending lazy time and experiencing the authentic life of Jiangnan.

Follow the granny to make steamed cakes, wrap rice balls, and cut paper window decorations. Traditional New Year customs carry the imprints of life and showcase the authentic water town New Year flavor.

Lunch: Enjoy farmhouse dishes

The aroma of vegetables and fruits from the fields, wrapped in a rural atmosphere, drifts to your nose and sweetens your heart.

River shrimp, chicken gluten soup, braised pork knuckle... A farmhouse meal at Hefengli Restaurant awakens the childhood taste of the New Year.

Afternoon: Appreciate the winemaking process

Warm a pot of good wine, enjoy a moment of comfort, and in a slight tipsiness, discover the warm and heartfelt flavor of water town life.

At Wansan Winery, taste traditionally brewed wine and the new-style 'Qing Par', blend your own exclusive yellow wine, or hand-paint a carved wine jar... Embark on a journey to explore the culture of Wansan yellow wine.

Opening hours: 9:00-17:00

Stay local for the New Year, take a 'micro' tour of Zhouzhuang to immersively experience Jiangnan life aesthetics and feel the traditional New Year atmosphere of the water town. Some sentiments never grow old, and some beauties are found in everyday moments.

During the Spring Festival, Zhouzhuang will set up 6 regular parking lots (Zhouzhuang Tourist Parking Lot, Zhouzhuang Primary School, Aidian Road, Xianjiangwan Parking Lot, Dongzhuang Parking Lot, Fuguiyuan Parking Lot, Quangonglou Parking Lot, Sanhao Village Parking Lot) and 4 temporary parking lots (Daxue Road Parking Lot, Chenghu Hotel Parking Lot, Government Parking Lot, Administrative Center Parking Lot), with a total capacity of 3,486 cars and 136 buses.

From the second to the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, from 9:00 to 19:00 daily, free shuttle buses will run between the temporary parking lots and the Zhouzhuang Tourist Parking Lot.

Shuttle route: Daxue Road Temporary Parking Lot – Daxue Road – Nanshagang Bridge – Diannan Road – Zhouzhuang Tourist

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