Tongli Ancient Town in Wujiang District, Jiangsu is a national 5A-rated attraction.

Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town Scenic Area

Tongli Ancient Town in Wujiang District, Jiangsu is a national 5A-rated attraction.

🥇 5A Level 🗺️ Jiangsu 🏙️ Suzhou 🔀 Mixed

Spot Facts

Level 5A
Site Area 972.18 km²
Foreign name Tong li ancient town

Practical Info

Phone 0512-63311140

Tongli Water Town Guide

Real coordinates · smooth curved route
Tongli Ancient Town in Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province is one of the six great water towns of Jiangnan. Founded in the Song dynasty over a thousand years ago, it is often called the 'Venice of the East': 15 canals thread the town, 49 bridges span them, and Ming- and Qing-era houses line the water, so nearly every home fronts a canal and can be reached by boat. It preserves many fine old residences and gardens — the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden, Jiayin Hall, Chongben Hall, Gengle Hall and more. Follow the recommended route South Gate → Three Bridges → Tuisi Garden → Jiayin & Chongben Halls → Pearl Pagoda Garden → Gengle Hall → canal boat ride → Nanyuan Teahouse; allow 3–4 hours.
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  1. Town Entrance (South Gate)
    Start · Entrance
  2. Tuisi Garden
    about 460 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Enter by the South Gate; the Retreat & Reflection Garden is right by the entrance and makes the first stop (a World Heritage Site). Why this route: The Retreat & Reflection Garden is the first stop after entering.
  3. Jiayin Hall
    about 220 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Along Fuguan Street, visit Jiayin Hall and Chongben Hall in turn. Why this route: The Three Bridges area is known for its Ming and Qing residences.
  4. Chongben Hall
    about 70 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    To the Three Bridges — Tongli's iconic water-town scene. Why this route: the Three Bridges sit where the central canals meet.
  5. Three Bridges (Taiping, Jili, Changqing)
    about 680 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
  6. Pearl Pagoda Garden
    about 810 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Head east to the Pearl Pagoda Garden (Chen Censor's Residence). Why this route: a famous garden in the east of the old town.
  7. Gengle Hall
    about 220 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    To Gengle Hall in the north of the old town. Why this route: a Ming-dynasty residence garden.
  8. Canal Boat Pier
    about 840 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    To the dock for a rowboat ride through the water lanes. Why this route: a boat ride through the canals.
  9. Nanyuan Teahouse
    about 880 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    After the boat ride, tea at Nanyuan Teahouse, then exit via the South Gate to finish. Why this route: Nanyuan Teahouse is near the South Gate, a convenient end.

Things to Note

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