Zhouzhuang, China’s "No. 1 Water Town," is a UNESCO-listed gem with 900+ years of history. Famous for its Ming-Qing bridges, canals, and landmarks like Twin Bridges and Shen House, it offers timeless charm with boat rides, lantern-lit nights, and authentic Jiangnan cuisine.
Suzhou Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, epitomize classical Chinese landscape design. These Ming-Qing dynasty gardens blend pavilions, rockeries, and ponds into "urban forests," embodying harmony between humans and nature. Highlights include Humble Administrator’s Garden and Lingering Garden, celebrated for poetic artistry.