Monthly Archives: March 2012

Making Snacks in Zhou Zhuang 周庄

Much like other touristy parts of China, Zhouzhuang also has its own specialty snacks. Actually, these are more like snacks which are unique to the much larger Jiangnan region where…

Yuyan Hall 玉燕堂

There are a number of well preserved or restored houses here in Zhou Zhuang, it will take a whole day to explore all these places but we only have a…

Exploring the Yuyan Hall 玉燕堂

The Yuyan Hall 玉燕堂 in Zhouzhuang is one of the more significant structures in the water town. It was built in the 1400s and has remained to this day. Ownership…

Exploring Zhouzhuang 周庄

Needless to say, my friends were absolutely delighted with Zhouzhuang, it was a like a Chinese movie come to life. I did warn her that she might fall in love…