Zhouzhuang Water Town 周庄古镇

Advance reservation is not required; buy at the on-site ticket windows or online via the official '周庄旅游总入口' mini-program or Douyin, Meituan, Ctrip, Tongcheng, Fliggy. E-tickets are sent by WeChat or email (allow a day's lead time and do not screenshot the first QR code). ID is checked at the gate — Chinese ID card scan, or passport for foreigners (foreign visitors admitted with passport). On very busy days, tickets are released in limited batches on the platforms.

08:00–21:00

About ¥80. Listed price CNY 100, but since 9 Jul 2026 a 20% all-time discount applies: CNY 80 per adult (holidays included), valid 3 consecutive days and covering all paid attractions (Shen Hall, Zhang Hall, Twin/Fu'an bridges, Zhouzhuang Museum, Yifei House, ancient stage etc.). Buying the original CNY 100 ticket with real-name registration at a ticket window gives a lifetime free-entry pass. Discounts: students and 60–69s half price; over 70s, military, disabled, children under 1.4 m free; one source says 50% off on weekdays (CNY 50) and free street access before 07:00 / after 20:00 (no halls). One older source lists an extra night ticket at CNY 80 for entry after 16:00 (public areas only). Rowing boat is charged separately: CNY 220 per boat (1–6 people) per one source, CNY 80–120 per boat per another.

Plan about 6 hours.