Itinerary planning (subject to minor adjustments based on actual circumstances)
Depart in the morning from hotels or attractions around Suzhou Railway Station, then take a bus to Wuzhen (approximately 1.5 hr drive).
Guided tour of Wuzhen Dongzha Scenic Zone.
Dongzha District has completely preserved the water town's ancient appearance and layout from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China era, serving as a living witness to the historical evolution of Jiangnan water towns. Its architectural elements, streets, and canals vividly showcase the traditional lifestyle of "shops in front and workshops behind" and "waterside pavilions by the river," allowing visitors to directly experience the enduring legacy of the thousand-year-old water town culture.
The East Scenic Area allows visitors to personally experience the charm of traditional crafts and folk culture through traditional workshops like Hongyuantai Dye House and Sanbai Liquor Workshop, as well as folk activities such as fist boat performances and high-pole boat skills. This dynamic approach transforms cultural heritage from static preservation to active inheritance, creating a vivid classroom for cultural dissemination and education.
