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Zhouzhuang
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zhouzhuang, once called Zhenfengli, is located in Kunshan City, 30 km to the southeast of Suzhou in Jiangsu Province, covering an area of 0.4 square km. Although there are other towns in China such as Tongli, dissected by streams, rivers and canals, Zhouzhuang is the most famous such "water town" nowadays for its quiet and exquisite surroundings, and simple and ancient architecture.
Water is the soul of Zhouzhuang and travelling by water is really the only way to get to the heart of the little town. Gondola-like boats travel swiftly up and down the canals. Sitting on the prow, you get a closer look at the carvings on the bridges, and the details of the waterside residences. You may see local women washing clothes in the water. If you keep your eyes peeled, you may even spot places where the recent Universal movie "Pavilion of Women" was filmed.
More than 60 percent out of one thousand or so of the residential houses were built during the Ming (1368-1644)and Qing(1644-1911) dynasties,consisting of nearly 100 classic courtyards and 60 carved brick archways. Its architectural style has basically remained unchanged through the past 900 years. Two buildings in particular attract a lot of visitors. One is the Hall of Shen, the other is the Hall of Zhang.
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