Wansan-style braised pork knuckle is Zhouzhuang's signature dish, named after the merchant Shen Wansan. Several canal-side restaurants serve it.
Zhouzhuang is a well-known water town in Kunshan; its most famous dish is Wansan ti, slow-braised pork knuckle in sweet soy sauce. Restaurants along the canals serve it with river shrimp and lake vegetables. A meal costs about CNY 60-140 (USD 9-21) per person. The town charges an entry ticket for the tourist core. Coordinates given are for the town centre; confirm the specific restaurant on Amap. Use Alipay or WeChat Pay.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx. 10:30AM-8:00PM |
| Reservations | Walk-in only |
| Address | Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China |
Signature dishes
- Wansan braised pork knuckle (Wansan ti)
- Zhouzhuang river shrimp
- Braised freshwater snails
- Water-vegetable soups
Good to know
- Known for
- Wansan pork knuckle
Location
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Kunshan, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
31.1155, 120.8485 View on map
Highlights
- Signature pork knuckle
- Canal-side setting
Tips for visiting
- Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay; foreign cards are accepted at few venues, so a foreign-card-linked Alipay or WeChat Pay account set up before arrival, or cash, is the safe plan.
- Menus are usually Chinese-only outside large hotels; a translation app (Google Translate camera mode or Baidu Translate) and photo menus help.
- Check the town's ticket rules before going
When to visit
Lunch
Accessibility
Stairs are common in older buildings; step-free access varies and is best confirmed by phone or on Amap.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pork knuckle heavy?
Yes, it is rich and shared among 3-4 diners.