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One fifth of the area of ancient Tongli Town is covered with water, over which are bridges of different styles, Suzhou.

Tongli Town, having a population of more than 33,000, is an ancient water town situated on the eastern shore of the Taihu Lake, 23 kilometers from Suzhou City. The bridges and antique residential houses are its highlights. Forty-nine stone bridges in a variety of styles join the seven islands created by fifteen rivers and five lakes. This wonderful place deserves its reputation of a 'museum of ancient architectures' as it boasts many houses and temples dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Attraction Intro: Tongli Town
  • One fifth of the area of ancient Tongli Town is covered with water, over which are bridges of different styles, Suzhou.
  • Each bridge in Tongli Town has a name, which will give you an idea of the poetic nature of the inhabitants.
  • Boats with canopy are popular among visitors in Tongli Town, Suzhou.
  • There are two parts, residential house and park in the Retreat and Reflection Garden (Tuisi Garden). Here is a courtyard, Tongli Town.
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- Last updated on Jul. 19, 2017 by Gabby Li -