Halfway between Shanghai and Suzhou, lies the ancient town of Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, which abounds with rivers and lakes. Located within the city limits is the town of Zhouzhang, sometimes called the "Venice of the Orient", thought by many to be the best waterside town in the country. Surrounded by lakes on four sides, the main charm of Zhouzhuang is to be found along its waterside lanes and its beautiful stone bridges where a different vista can be found at every turn. The town contains around 100 houses with courtyards, and 60 of them have arched gateways made with carved bricks. The history of this ancient town goes back more than 900 years old with many houses having been built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. These factors all make visiting a delight, with the final attraction being the fairytale atmosphere of the evenings here when the myriad stars twinkle as though in communication with their waterborne reflections.
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