Two-day trip to Zhouzhuang
(chinadaily.com.cn)Day 2
9:15 am DIY windmills
At Carton King Creativity Park, visitors will marvel at a world carved out of cartons. They might as well try to DIY windmills as a windmill themed tourism festival currently underway in the water town.
The genuine Taiwan dishes served in the park are also set to tantalize many a buds, including Taiwan beef noodles and baked chicken with spices.
13:30 pm Enjoy Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera, one of the oldest forms of Chinese opera, originates from Kunshan, the city in Jiangsu that administers Zhouzhuang.
Visitors to the Pear Garden, formerly known as Zhouzhuang Ancient Opera Stage, are able to enjoy Kunqu Opera every day of the week except Thursday.
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Performers perform Kunqu Opera at the Pear Garden in Zhouzhuang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
15:30 pm Stroll around the town
It is the time to tour around the water town, getting to know its profound history while enjoying elegant waterway views and well-preserved buildings.
17:00 pm Relish Wanshan Feast
Visitors could enjoy "Wansan's Family Feast" at Shenting Jiujia, a century- old tavern. The feast named after Shen Wansan (1330–1376), the richest man in the Jiangnan area (the southern regions of the Yangtze River) during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), was a well-known delicacy to entertain loyal and wealthy friends during annual festivals at that time in Zhouzhuang.
The banquet was composed of eight courses, including Wansan pork shank, braised mandarin fish, fried eels in brown sauce and stewed winkles.
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Visitors could enjoy "Wansan's Family Feast" at Shenting Jiujia, a century- old tavern in Zhouzhuang. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] |
19:00 pm Take a night tour
Visitors are now able to enjoy the unique night view of Zhouzhuang, as the renowned ancient town has rolled out a night tour service recently.
The cruise route will pass by numerous attractions including Fu'an Bridge, Zhang House, Twins Bridge, Zhouzhuang Ancient Opera Stage, Quangong Bridge and Zhouzhuang Museum.
