Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou | The ultimate secret of the south of the Yangtze River is incredibly fascinating

| The ultimate secret of the south of the Yangtze River is incredibly fascinating. A bay of clear water surrounds the town with lush greenery, embodying the gentle charm of the south of the Yangtze River, all within the small bridges and flowing waters of the residential areas, meandering through the tranquil alleys and courtyards, with white walls and black tiles, willows hanging low, as if all rhythms of life have slowed down. Tongli is one of the six famous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River and is considered a top destination among them, with a large area that perfectly integrates the original residents with commerce, bustling in some parts and serene in others. 🔸Attraction Recommendations🔸 ✨Jiayin Hall: Built in the early Republic of China, imitating the architectural structure of the Ming dynasty, it features many exquisite stone and wood carvings ✨Gengle Hall: A typical residence of a wealthy family in the south of the Yangtze River with Ming and Qing dynasty styles ✨Three Bridges: Referring to Taiping Bridge, Jili Bridge, and Changqing Bridge, which symbolize peace, auspiciousness, and happiness in the eyes of the locals. During holidays, one can also witness traditional wedding customs of the south of the Yangtze River ✨Chongben Hall: Located next to the Three Bridges, it is also a museum of wedding customs in the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River ✨Songshi Wuyuan: A garden with elegant and serene landscapes, displaying a large number of pine screen stone paintings ✨Pearl Tower: The former residence of the Ming dynasty's imperial censor Chen Wangdao, a luxurious censor's garden ✨Tuisi Garden: A garden with the architectural style of the late Qing dynasty, ingeniously laid out ✨Lize Girls' School: Next to Tuisi Garden, a schoolhouse from the Ming and Qing dynasties 🔸Food Recommendations🔸 1⃣Nanyuan Tea House: A very famous tea house, serving breakfast in the morning (8:30——11:30) and in the afternoon you can enjoy tea while listening to Suzhou Pingtan! (14:00——16:00) Suzhou Pingtan is really amazing 2⃣Linjiapuzi Fresh Meat Mooncake: Suzhou-style mooncake crust + fresh meat filling = absolutely beautiful, and of course, Suzhou-style salt and pepper is also very delicious. 5 yuan/4 yuan 3⃣Enze Hall Private Kitchen: This place has a lot of good reviews, reservations are needed in advance, classic Suzhou-style private dishes, highly recommended without stepping on any landmines. 【Tickets and Transportation】 🎫Ticket: 80 yuan/person, free entry after 7 pm or if staying within the scenic area 🚘Transportation: Take the subway line 4 to Tongli Station, then transfer to a bus or take a taxi (3km) to reach the south gate of Tongli Ancient Town 📍Location: Tongli Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province