Zhouzhuang Water Village is known as "No.1 water town in China'.Around 1.5h driving from Shanghai. It is surrounded and divided by lakes and rivers, 14 stone bridges cross the rivers, showing distinctive views of the water-town.In afternoon,you will enjoy a cruise trip( a traditional Chinese-style gondola) in water village. Shen's House is your must.Built in 1742, Shen's House was the private property of the descendant of Shen Wansan, the richest man in South of Yangtze River Region in the early Ming Dynasty. The whole architectural complex is of the Ming's style and occupies an area of more than 0.7 acre (2,900 square metres). Over 100 rooms are divided into three sections connected by arcades and aisles. Zhang's House was built by Xu's family in the Zhengtong era (1436-1449) of the Ming Dynasty and bought by Zhang's family in the early Qing Dynasty. With Zhujing River flowing through, Zhang House is a dapper and graceful residential house with a tranquil courtyard and pond.