Zhouzhuang, China Photo Gallery
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Zhouzhuang, China, is a water township known as the "Venice of the Orient." Here tourists can explore the canals by gondola much as in Venice, Italy.
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Just west of Shanghai, Zhouzhuang lies in an area dotted with lakes and crisscrossed by canals.
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Zhouzhuang is known for its strong cultural heritage and well preserved architecture.
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At the entrance to the historic part of town, the streets fill with colorfully dressed dancers and musicians.
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Fourteen stone-arched bridges cross the numerous waterways in the old section of town.
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Strolling through the water village, a visitor to Zhouzhuang glimpses scenes of current and past ways of life in this culturally rich region.
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Some evenings, stunning performances are staged in a large outdoor theater showcasing the cultural history of Zhouzhuang with a cast of hundreds.
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A wedding boat makes its way through the canals of Zhouzhuang.
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Chinese operas are performed in beautiful open-air theaters in Zhouzhuang.
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At night, the beautiful water town of Zhouzhuang becomes even more stunning with dramatic lighting and traditional hanging lanterns.
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