Zhouzhuang an ideal destination for winter gateway

(chinadaily.com.cn)

The season of winter doesn't necessarily mean dropped temperature and frigid winds.

In Zhouzhuang, an ancient water town, East China's Jiangsu province,which is noted for its long history and a delicate arrangement of architecture and waterways, is surely an ideal destination for gateway in winter,  The following are some recommended places and things visitors shouldn't miss in Zhouzhuang in winter.

A snow view of Zhouzhuang in East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Wansan pork shank + yellow wine

In winter, it is a good choice to relish the Wansan pork shank coupled with a few cups of warm yellow wine in Zhouzhuang.

Wansan pork shank, one of the most famous local delicacies in Zhouzhuang, is named after Shen Wansan, the town's first ever millionaire, who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Over several centuries, the dish has become a main course at festivals and wedding banquets. Shenting jiujia, a renowned restaurant in Zhouzhuang, prepares its Wansan pork shank using the finest ingredients. Well-marbled and roasted, the shanks are then steamed or braised for an entire day in a large casserole of mixed spices and ingredients.

Wanshan jiuzhuang is a distillery which still uses traditional methods to make yellow wine (huangjiu), the iconic yellow millet liquor made from glutinous rice. Visitors can gulp a jug of the top tipple and forget all their worries.

Yellow wine served in cups in Zhouzhuang, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]