Zhouzhuang ideal place for rural tourism

(chinadaily.com.cn)

Visitors to Zhouzhuang, an iconic water town in East China's Jiangsu province are able to savor the rustic village life.

Seven miles outside the center of Zhouzhuang, Qi village is the perfect place for visitors looking to enjoy the pleasures of a sedate rural lifestyle.

The village offers enchanting scenery, excellent accommodation and catering options, and even the opportunity to pitch into some farming activities amid the harvest season.

Homestays transformed from local dwellings might also set visitors back in time in the village. The old-styled objects including posters, bicycles, tea pots and curtains allow them to experience what the country life is like in the past.

Combining traditional beauty with a modern style, these homestays, spacious and cozy, are perfect for friends gatherings or family reunions.

Visitors to Zhouzhuang, an iconic water town in East China's Jiangsu province are able to savor the rustic village life. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qi village is the perfect place for visitors looking to enjoy the pleasures of a sedate rural lifestyle. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]