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Shanghai is undoubtedly a tourist transportation hub enticing millions of visitors a year, but if you want to have a pleasant getaway from the high-rises and boulevards, then you may try these short break ideas of taking a side trip to its charming neighbors like Zhouzhuang Water Town, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Huangshan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Located around 80 km west of Shanghai, Zhouzhuang is known as the No.01 water town in China. This over-900 year old water town has become a trove of oriental culture with its simple and pristine custom, unique folklore, ancient stone bridges, canals, well preserved ancient residential houses and mesmerizing water town views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out How to Visit Zhouzhuang<\/a> for more information) <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Zhouzhuang” literally means “Zhou\u2019s village”, a village named after Zhou Digong. Zhou Digong was a pious buddhist. In 1088 during the Northern Song Dynasty, Zhou Digong donated his 13 hectares of land to the local Fuquan Temple as its temple property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Later the local villagers called the land \u201cZhouzhuang\u201d (Zhou Village ) in appreciation for Zhou Digong\u2019 generosity. Have a day trip to Zhouzhuang Water Town<\/a> and back to Shanghai on the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the long-distance bus from Shanghai Northern Long-distance bus station. Nicknamed “The Venice of the Orient”, Suzhou is located about 95 km northwest of Shanghai. The eight of the finest gardens in Suzhou along with one in the nearby ancient town of Tongli were listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for the art of Suzhou-style classical gardens. Suzhou tour<\/a> is easily arranged from Shanghai by high speed trains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Top 10 Attractions in Suzhou <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city is renowned for its stone bridges, rivers, lakes, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction. Suzhou enjoys great fame internationally for its elegant gardens. It is said that the gardens to the south of Yangtze River are the best in the world, and Suzhou gardens are the best among them. Suzhou attracts numerous visitors both home and abroad every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For most visitors, getting to Suzhou by train is most comfortable and convenient. You may take high speed trains directly from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station or Shanghai Railway Station to Suzhou Railway Station ( about 30 hour\u2019s train ride). Suzhou Railway Station is one of the largest stations in Eastern China after Shanghai and Hangzhou and Nanjing. It is located north of the city moat of Suzhou city. (Add: 27, Suzhan Road and Tel: 0512-95105105).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located around 200 km to the southwest of Shanghai, Hangzhou is famous for its picturesque West Lake and June 2011, the West Lake Cultural Landscape was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its fame goes back to over 800 years ago when even Marco Polo called it \u201cbeyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Top 10 Attractions in Hangzhou <\/a>for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to its picturesque West Lake, Hangzhou also boasts the ancient canals, lakeside temples and historic buildings. It has lots of local products, like silk, Xihu silk umbrellas, color-glazed porcelain, Longjing tea, and white white chrysanthemum,etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many Shanghai leisure and business travellers would choose to make a day trip to Hangzhou when they plan a Shanghai tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The best time to travel to Hangzhou<\/a> is the period from April to October, when the trees and flowers of this garden city are green and in full bloom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A one-hour high speed train from Shanghai Plus 15-minute subway ride in Hangzhou takes you to the core of the scenic Hangzhou \u2013 the West Lake Landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daily over 50 high speed trains darting from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Hangzhou East Railway Station (new station ) and Hangzhou Railway Station (old station). It is easy for you to arrange your Hangzho<\/a>u tour from Shanghai.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Located around 400 km to the southwest of Shanghai, Huangshan is a world famous city for its marvelous mountain known as Yellow Mountain, or Huangshan in Chinese. You may get to Huangshan from Shanghai by overnight trains or flights for a 2 day return Huangshan tou<\/a>r<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out <\/a>Top 10 Attractions in Huangshan<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mt.Huangshan was listed as a Natural and Cultural Heritage site 1990. The nearby villages of Hongcun and Xidi were also named part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. In 2002, Yellow Mountain was named the \u201csister mountain\u201d of Jungfrau in the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers who come on pilgrimage to the site, which is renowned for its four magnificent views \u2013 granite peaks, rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds, featuring pine trees and unwinding hot springs. It is said that you won\u2019t want to visit any other mountains after seeing Wu Yue ( the collective name given to China\u2019s most important mountains), but you won\u2019t wish to see even Wu Yue after returning from Huangshan Mountain. If you don\u2019t want to do self-guided tours and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,\u00a0 here are some options for China guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top China Private Tours<\/a> Top 10 Places to Visit in China<\/a> Top 10 Travel Experiences in China<\/a> Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Shanghai is known through the world for its impressive modernity and beautiful city landscape. From the amazing skyline to the old bustling bazaar area, there is always something to discover in this beautiful metropolitan city. 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Medical care: 0512-57219990 (Night)<\/p>\n\n\n\nClassical Gardens of Suzhou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>The Beautiful Landscape of Hangzhou<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>The Charming Yellow Mountain (Huangshan)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nTip: Hassle-free China Guided Tours<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Top China Small Group Tours<\/a>
Top China Train Tour<\/a>
Top China Yangtze Cruise Tour<\/a>
Top China Silk Road Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFurther Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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10 Fascinating Facts about China<\/a>
How to Pack for your China Trip<\/a>
Plugs and Sockets in China<\/a>
China Tour Packages<\/a>
Learning Useful Chinese Phrases for Travellers <\/a>
How to Recognise Chinese Currency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
10 Most Scenic Drives in China<\/a>
Top 10 Most Beautiful Mountains in China<\/a>
Top 10 Most Beautiful Lakes in China<\/a>
Top 10 Most Beautiful Grasslands in China<\/a>
Top 10 Most Beautiful Rivers in China<\/a>
Top 10 most beautiful waterfalls in China<\/a>
Top 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves in China<\/a>
Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages in China<\/a>
Top 10 Old Towns in China<\/a>
The 10 Most Beautiful Museums in China<\/a>
Top 10 China Tourist Scams<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in China<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n