Basic Facts of Zhou Zhuang:
Location: in the southeast of Suzhou
Area: Cover an area of 80 square kilometers
Population: 138,000
Zhou Zhuang is situated 38 kilometers in the southeast of Suzhou, honored by the famous painter Wu Guanzhong as a place gathering all the beauty of China Water Towns. With a history of over 900 years, it is the home of a lot of celebrities like Liu Yuxi-a famous poet of Tang Dynasty, Shen Wansan-the wealthiest man in Ming Dynasty, Zhang Han etc.
Here is not only the favorite of tourists but also the beloved of a great number of directors, as more than fourty films and TV series found views here. The nightlife in Zhou Zhuang which is featured with "quietness" is totally different from those big cities such as Shanghai, Nanjing, Beijing etc. Since all the motor vehicles are forbidden in the town, when daylight ebbs away and night falls, travelers can enjoy the cool breeze as well as splendid and picturesque water town by standing on the bridge.
Ticket Price:
Daytime Travel to Zhou Zhuang Scenic Spots: 8 a.m.---4 p.m. Price: 100 yuan
Night Travel to Zhou Zhuang Scenic Spots: 4 p.m.---9 p.m. Price: 80 yuan
Price Tips:
a) The team ticket enjoys discount.
b) The following people enjoy ticket preference: college, middle school and primary school students, teachers, the disabled and retirees (specific preferences refer to the stipulations).
c) Scenic spots are free with guide certificate, reporter certificate, armyman certificate and some other effective certificates. Children below 100cm are free of fare. Children with a height between 110cm and 140cm enjoy a 50 percent discount.
Recommended Dishes: Wansan Pettitoes, Steamed Mandarin Fish, Beancurd Leaf Rolls with Minced Pork
Transportation
a) From Shanghai:
Shanghai Tourist Distributing Center(Location: NO.666, Tianyueqiao Road, 80,000 People Stadium): Direct Bus sets off at 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:05 a.m., 12:10 p.m., 2 p.m. and reach the destination in one and a half hours. Admission Fee: 110 yuan including all the admission fees the sightseeing spot. More frequencies will be 
increased during holidays. And the latest bus returns at 4:30 p.m.
Shanghai Hongkou Football Field(NO.444, Dongjiangwan Road) sets off at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10 a.m.(Saturdays and Sudays sets out at 8:30 a.m.); Price: 98 yuaninvolves a round-trip ticket and admissions to the sightseeing spot.
b) From Suzhou:
Suzhou North Long-distance Bus Station: set out from 7:05 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. at an interval of half an hour and reach the destination in about an hour. And the latest bus returns at 5 p.m. Price: 15 yuan
Suzhou Wuxian Long-distance Bus Station: set off at 7:15 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. and reach the destination in one and half hours. Price: 17 Yuan
Editor's Words----As Zhou Zhuang is ranked as the top water town in China, it can always attract thousands of travelers both home and abroad each year, especially during the holidays. Thus if you want to fully enjoy yourself here, do avoid visiting Zhou Zhuang at festivals. Besides, a camera is a must by which you can record the beauty of sceneries in the town. Wish you guys a good time here!