China

Description

Like a lotus on the water, rivers surround Zhouzhuang. There is a beautiful saying, popular among the folks in China - the Heavens have their Paradise while the earth is proud of having Suzhou and Hangzhou. Zhouzhuang is just in-between and well known for its simple but unique architecture. You will explore the Twin Bridge, built between 1573 and 1619 and consisting of the Shide and Yong'an bridges. Then you visit Shen House and Zhang House. Shen House offers a unique traditional Chinese architectural style consisting of 7 courtyards, 5 archways and more than 100 different room sizes. After lunch you will visit Zhang House, covering more than 1,800 square metres, 6 courtyards and more than 70 rooms. A river flows through the house and the square pool built in the middle section to allow boats to turn round. A cruise on the river will make your tour even more special.