Liyuan Garden

Step into Zhaojialou Ancient Town-Liyuan Garden and be transported to Ming Dynasty China! Canals lined with whitewashed Jiangnan houses set the scene, where locals still wash clothes by the waterways and air-dry soy-sauce ducks. Don't miss the crispy cattail pancakes sizzling at street stalls. The highlight? Catching a Kunqu Opera performance at Liyuan's open-air theater under ancient trees – this is the authentic 'Venice of the East' experience.