Zhouzhuang, venice of the orient

Zhouzhuang, venice of the orient

There are many ways to explore Zhouzhuang. You can slowly wander in Zhouzhuang's folk shops and talk with the shopkeepers or learn about the city through its food.

Zhouzhuang's food is richly endowed by its history and culture. Its famous wansanti (pig's hoof) dish is the most notable. Lots of sugar is added in the making process of wansanti, which results in its great taste and appearance. Hundreds of years of tradition have helped make wansanti the main course at the dining table of Zhouzhuang residents. It represents reunion and is a favored dish to treat guests. So, if you're tired of having New Year's Eve dinner in the city, you may wish to come to Zhouzhuang and have a wansan dinner with friends and family to welcome the New Year.