around the town, there are Chenghu Lake, Baixian Lake, Dianshan Lake, Nanhu Lake and more than 3 rivers, and there are four main rivers in the town. Therefore, Zhouzhuang has been called "Water Town Zeguo" since ancient times, with a total area of 36 square kilometers. It is a round town, just like a lotus leaf floating on the water. Zhouzhuang, called Yaocheng in ancient times, was originally the fief of Prince Yaocheng of the State of Wu in the Spring and Autumn Period. Zhouzhuang, also known as Zhen Banli, was a native of the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhou Digong Lang, who believed in Buddhism, gave up his old home and 2 acres of fertile land as temple property. People felt its kindness and changed its name to Zhouzhuang.
The bridge in Zhouzhuang is simple in ancient meaning, with various shapes and intriguing. Zhenfeng Bridge has a pleasant rhyme; Fu' anqiao bridge building wall; The two bridges are built together, each with its own characteristics.
Zhouzhuang's water has a long history, and the sparkling "well" shaped channel constitutes the charm of the water town. All the water lanes are full of tourists, and all the rivers are rippling in canoes.
Zhouzhuang people, built by water, have a deep house compound with white walls and tiles, and a riverside water pavilion with carved beams and painted buildings everywhere. Especially the Shenting Hall and Zhangting Hall have extraordinary momentum. After a hundred years, their charm remains the same.