Tongli Water Town Tour-Highlights:
1.Non shopping tour
2.No tourist traps
3.No hidden fee
4.The best use of time
5.Flexible itinerary
6.Licensed guides and tour vehicles
7.Unbeatable price and 5 stars service

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Overview

Todays activities:Tongli Ancient Water Town
Retreat & Reflection Garden or Tuisi Garden——-Designed by Yuan Long and built from 1885 to 1887, Tuisi Garden is in the plain but elegant style of the late Qing Dynasty, and half of it is covered by water. All the buildings are situated close to the surface of the water in the garden.It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2001, and it is a classic architectural example of the south of the Yangtze River.
Gengle Hall——-Also Called Happy Farming Hall at the middle section of Lujiadai is really a super ancient building in Tongli Water Town. Built in Ming dynasty in the traditional structure of residence in the front and garden in the back, you can appreciate the more ancient houses in this hall. In the residence area, there are abundant root carving works of various shapes exhibiting in the house, such as the eagle, the flower tree, the figures, the lion, and so forth. When you come in the water garden, you can enjoy the very clear pool with red fishes, antique winding stone bridges above the water, old houses with the traces of weathering, pretty blue sky. Every blink will present you a distinct visual feast!
The Pearl Tower—– is not really a tower but a mansion. It is famous for the love story named “Pearl Tower” taking place in this official censor’s mansion. According to the story, Fang Qing and Chen Cuie loved each other very much but faced with the difficulties of the wide gap between their family statuses. After the man making efforts to get the “Number One Scholar” and returning hometown with reputation, Cuie and he finally got married. Visiting the Pearl Tower, you can admire the ancient houses and the wide water garden to be amazed at the charm of old water town and feel this famous love story.
The Three Bridges——in Tongli refers to Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge and Changqing Bridge, which is one of the must-see highlights in Tongli Water Town. Forming a shape like the character Pin in Chinese, the Three Bridges is the treasure place in Tongli. You could see people walking on the bridges and boats running below. Especially during festivals, there will be very busy and jubilant, because local people treat it very auspicious and happy to walk along the Three Bridges. So you can follow the custom to get more good fortunes and better body by walking along the Jili Bridge, Taiping Bridge and Changqing Bridge in order for one round without going back.in Jiangsu province.
Jiayin Hall—–The shape of the Jiayin Hall looks like a cap of an ancient official. Its high roof and indoor decorations make you feel like standing in an ancient government hall. There are also carvings about ancient Chinese stories in the hall, such as the Romance of the Three Kingdom.
Chongben Hall—–Tongli Water Town can be likened to a large museum, and Chongben Hall is the most exquisite piece of artwork in the museum! Countless carvings depicting ancient stories, such as the Romance of West Chamber, A Dream in Red Mansions, and the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, can be found on the doors, thresholds, and windows. Every area in Chongben Hall tells a story. Give yourself plenty of time to tour Chongben Hall, you won’t regret it!

Day 1 :

Tongli Water Town Tour Started From Shanghai Or Suzhou

Todays activities:Tongli Ancient Water Town
Retreat & Reflection Garden or Tuisi Garden-------Designed by Yuan Long and built from 1885 to 1887, Tuisi Garden is in the plain but elegant style of the late Qing Dynasty, and half of it is covered by water. All the buildings are situated close to the surface of the water in the garden.It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2001, and it is a classic architectural example of the south of the Yangtze River.
Gengle Hall-------Also Called Happy Farming Hall at the middle section of Lujiadai is really a super ancient building in Tongli Water Town. Built in Ming dynasty in the traditional structure of residence in the front and garden in the back, you can appreciate the more ancient houses in this hall. In the residence area, there are abundant root carving works of various shapes exhibiting in the house, such as the eagle, the flower tree, the figures, the lion, and so forth. When you come in the water garden, you can enjoy the very clear pool with red fishes, antique winding stone bridges above the water, old houses with the traces of weathering, pretty blue sky. Every blink will present you a distinct visual feast!
The Pearl Tower----- is not really a tower but a mansion. It is famous for the love story named “Pearl Tower” taking place in this official censor’s mansion. According to the story, Fang Qing and Chen Cuie loved each other very much but faced with the difficulties of the wide gap between their family statuses. After the man making efforts to get the “Number One Scholar” and returning hometown with reputation, Cuie and he finally got married. Visiting the Pearl Tower, you can admire the ancient houses and the wide water garden to be amazed at the charm of old water town and feel this famous love story.
The Three Bridges------in Tongli refers to Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge and Changqing Bridge, which is one of the must-see highlights in Tongli Water Town. Forming a shape like the character Pin in Chinese, the Three Bridges is the treasure place in Tongli. You could see people walking on the bridges and boats running below. Especially during festivals, there will be very busy and jubilant, because local people treat it very auspicious and happy to walk along the Three Bridges. So you can follow the custom to get more good fortunes and better body by walking along the Jili Bridge, Taiping Bridge and Changqing Bridge in order for one round without going back.in Jiangsu province.
Jiayin Hall-----The shape of the Jiayin Hall looks like a cap of an ancient official. Its high roof and indoor decorations make you feel like standing in an ancient government hall. There are also carvings about ancient Chinese stories in the hall, such as the Romance of the Three Kingdom.
Chongben Hall-----Tongli Water Town can be likened to a large museum, and Chongben Hall is the most exquisite piece of artwork in the museum! Countless carvings depicting ancient stories, such as the Romance of West Chamber, A Dream in Red Mansions, and the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, can be found on the doors, thresholds, and windows. Every area in Chongben Hall tells a story. Give yourself plenty of time to tour Chongben Hall, you won’t regret it!