Water Villages near Hangzhou
In addition to the tourist attractions in Hangzhou, there are also water towns in the surrounding area that tourists can visit if they have enough time. Usually, water towns give people a soft and calm impression. It is a good choice to travel to famous water towns to get away from the bustling city and busy work when you want to travel to Hangzhou. Here we recommend some water towns near Hangzhou where it is worth going to appreciate the picturesque landscapes.
Zhouzhuang, one of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan area, enjoys the fame of the first water town in China. It is located in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, and is a precious treasure to show the brilliant cultures of the people and the Wu place. It was declared a historical and cultural town in 2003. This town on the banks of the Grand Canal, which connects Suzhou and Shanghai, was a flourishing port dedicated to the silk, ceramics and grain trade. Walking through the ancient streets of Zhouzhuang, you can feel the prosperity of the town's past.
Wuzhen is located in Tongxiang of Zhejiang province, a perfect location connecting Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Because of the preeminent geographical condition and the pleasant climate, it is called the town abundant in rice and fish or the town of silk. Since November 19, 2014, it has become the permanent address of the World Internet Conference. Popular attractions include Jiangnan Hundred Bed Pavilion, Pavilion of Folk Customs, Wenchang Pavilion, Maodun Residence.
Tongli, near Lake Tai, has a history of more than a thousand years. There are a hundred gardens, temples and residences built during the Ming and Qing dynasties in the town. Among many tourist places, the Tuisi Garden was included in the list of World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. This pretty river town, typical of the region, gives you an idea of what Suzhou might have been like in its glory days. Some of the buildings are open to the public, such as Jiayin Pavilion, the former residence of Liu Yazi, an early 20th century actor famous for his picturesque collection of gauze hats.
