Kunshan, a city northwest of Shanghai, is famous for its water towns located on the city outskirts. The ancient towns of Zhouzhuang and Jinxi are rich with cultural treasures and antique bridges, houses, towers and temples. At the former, the modestly named Shen house is a mansion with over 100 rooms, most of which are well-preserved and open for display. Kunshan hotels put tourists near the beautiful landscapes of Tinglin Park and its three focal attractions, the Kun stone and two rare flowers, the eight immortals and the twin lotus. The park also has the Museum of Kunqu, focusing on China's oldest existing theatre arts and the basis for modern opera, which originated in Kunshan from a single melody. Be sure to order a dish of ao zao noodles, a local speciality, and enjoy the six tasty treasures of Yangcheng Lake - salmon, turtle, whitefish, eel, shrimp and crab. There is golf, paintball and fishing offered at the lake, though many visitors opt to simply enjoy the scenery. This city and the surrounding region provide a true taste of China's complex heritage and everyday culture.

other spellings: kunshan otel, kanshan hotell, kunshen hote, hotes in kunshen, kunshen china otel