Zhouzhuang Ancient Town is located in the southeastern part of Suzhou, at the border where three areas meet: Kunshan, Wujiang, and Shanghai. There are several recommended ways to get to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town from Suzhou. Here are some options:
Take a Tourist Bus: You can take a direct tourist bus from Suzhou to Zhouzhuang. These buses depart from Suzhou Bus North Station or Suzhou North Square Station. The ticket price is approximately 17 yuan. From Suzhou Bus North Station, the first bus departs around 7:00 AM, and the last one leaves at approximately 18:05, with a travel time of around 2 hours. From Suzhou North Square Station, buses run from 6:45 AM to 17:10 PM, and the travel time is about 1.5 hours.
Take a Public Bus: In addition to traveling from Suzhou city, you can also take a bus from Kunshan to Zhouzhuang. For example, you can take Bus 130 from Kunshan South Station, which runs every 15-20 minutes, and the ticket costs 6 yuan. The journey takes approximately 1 hour.
Drive: If you can drive and prefer a more flexible way to reach Zhouzhuang, you can choose to drive. The distance from Suzhou to Zhouzhuang is approximately 38 kilometers. You can take the following route: Suzhou Ring Expressway – Chefang/Tongli Exit – Chefang Interchange – Turn left onto Sutongli Road – Turn left onto Songzhou Road – Turn right onto Huanzhen West Road, which will lead you to Zhouzhuang.