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The Shen house



Of all the tourist attractions, The Shen house, Zhouzhuang is the main attraction for the tourists. During your trip to Zhouzhuang in China, you can go for sightseeing to various attractive places. Due to its historical and other contemporary places, Zhouzhuang has become a major sought after destination for all the travelers. Zhouzhuang is a renowned town in Jiangsu province of China that is just 30 kilometers southeast of Suzhou. Zhouzhuang is renowned for its surroundings, rich culture, well-developed ancient houses, the stylish watery views and g regional customs and traditions. The Shen house, Zhouzhuang is a real draw for the travelers.

Established in the year 1742, The Shen house, Zhouzhuang is situated at the southeast part of Fuan Bridge. Shen House was actually the personal property of the successor of Shen Wansan, the first millionaire of Jiangnan (South of Yangtze River) in the early Qing Dynasty. The entire architectural compound is made-up in the Qing's manner and covers a region of more than 2,000 square meters, which is about half an acre. The Shen house, Zhouzhuang has more than100 rooms that are all divided into three parts. Each of the rooms is linked by aisles and arcades. The first part in this house includes a water gate and a wharf.

The middle part of The Shen house, Zhouzhuang comprises the tearoom, the gate tower and the central hall. Bricky gate tower in this historical place has some engraves with vigorous and beautiful figures telling the historic chronicles or demonstrate the good wishes by making it an extraordinary artwork. The Shen House in Zhouzhuang also has a tearoom and main foyer for serving the guests. The extensive furnishings here are all very stylish and ethnic. The last portion of this house is actually two-storied including several buildings. These edifices feature stylish pattern and ambience. The hand painted statues of legendary Shen Wansan is set in the Datang Tower. The cultural relics comprise some antique folk apparatus exhibited in Back Hall and Xiaotang Tower.

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