"Retreat Garden" is a must-see for visiting the ancient town of Tongli! Retreat to the Garden, built in the 11th to 13th year of the Guangxu reign of Qing Dynasty, is a red glimpse from the south of the corridor. In the retreat garden, the most popular is the most exciting. Retreat Garden gathers the length of the Qing Dynasty gardens, small and exquisite, light and elegant, pavilions and fun, and is a classic of Jiangnan classical gardens.

So beautiful it makes you cry! The only World Heritage classical garden in the ancient town of Jiangnan!

In the heartland of the water towns in Eastern China, there lies a stunning garden hidden within Tongli Ancient Town in Wujiang District, Suzhou City—Tuisi Garden. It is not just a garden, but also a microcosm of Jiangnan culture, where every brick and tile tells the story of the old-time literati's indifference to fame and fortune and their elegant taste. In this trip, let us step into this flowing ink painting and seek the tranquil and profound beauty. Must-visit Attractions Upon entering Tuisi Garden, the first thing that catches your eye is the ingeniously arranged pavilions and towers, which are scattered around a pond with rippling blue waves. The 'Tuisi Thatched Cottage', as the main building of the garden, is simple and elegant, and is the best place to experience the leisurely life of the ancients. Don't miss the 'Boisterous Red Boat', a stone boat quietly moored on the water, as if ready to take you into poetry and the distance at any moment. And walking through the 'Nine-Turn Corridor', with its twists and turns, every step is a view, and every view is emotive, making one intoxicated in this carefully designed visual feast. Address and Transportation Guide Tuisi Garden is located in Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The most convenient way to get there from the city center of Suzhou is to take the Metro Line 4 to Tongli Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi directly to the ancient town, which takes about 1 hour in total. For those who prefer to drive, you can take the G15W expressway and exit at 'Wujiang/Tongli', then follow the road signs to easily reach your destination. Food Recommendations After visiting Tuisi Garden, how can you miss the authentic Tongli local food? 'Sock-bottom Crisp', with its crispy skin and sweet filling, is a small but certain happiness after tea or meal; 'White Fish' steamed is the freshest and most delicious, with tender meat, representing the fine cuisine of the Jiangnan water towns; don't forget the 'Scholar's Trotters', which are bright red in color, soft and not greasy, and are said to bring good luck. It is recommended to dine at 'Lü's Inn' or 'Sanqiao People's Home' in the ancient town, where the restaurants not only offer authentic flavors but also have an environment full of water town characteristics. Recommended Nearby Attractions Tongli Ancient Town itself is a living history museum. In addition to Tuisi Garden, there are several other must-see places: • Pearl Tower Scenic Area: Tells a touching love story, with equally exquisite garden scenery. • Luoxingzhou: You need to take a small boat to get there, where the ancient temple's chanting and the lake and mountains offer a unique flavor. • Jiayin Hall: Known for its exquisite wood carving art, it allows you to feel the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient artisans. A trip to Tuisi Garden is not only an exploration of classical garden aesthetics but also a journey of spiritual return. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing every traveler to savor the unique charm of Jiangnan. Come, let us find the long-lost tranquility and beauty among the small bridges and flowing waters of Tongli, and let this journey become an eternal memory in your heart.

I prefer this ancient town recommended by National Geographic over the Humble Administrator's Garden

Water Charm Jiangsu·More Beautiful with You❤️ In the past when I went to Suzhou I always visited the Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street But this time, I discovered an incredibly beautiful ancient town Less commercialized More of a simple charm of the ancient South ✅Ming and Qing Dynastic Gardens ✅World Cultural Heritage ✅Not overly commercialized - 🚗'About Transportation' Take Metro Line 4 to "Tongli Station", transfer to the Tongli Ancient Town Zhi Rail special line to get there, or take a taxi - 📍Location: Tongli Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province - ✨'My 2 Days and 1 Night Itinerary' Day1⃣Tuisi Garden➡Chongbentang➡Gengletang➡Pearl Tower Scenic Garden➡Jiayintang➡Luoxingzhou Day2⃣Tongli National Wetland Park➡Luoxingzhou - 📷'About Photo Spots' ✅Tuisi Garden The entrance to the scenic area is also a place worth checking in, listed in the "World Cultural Heritage List", with winding paths leading to secluded spots, a late Qing architectural style, ancient and elegant. ✅Pearl Tower Scenic Garden Close to the north-facing "Fuguan Bridge Entrance", it's quite large, connecting several gardens, full of koi, you can stroll for half a day. ✅Chongbentang This place is now an exhibition hall, displaying exhibits related to the folk wedding customs of the Jiangnan water towns, worth learning about. ✅Gengletang Late Qing style, one of the eight scenic spots of Tongli, the garden scenery is quite unique ✅Luoxingzhou A secluded island, not easy to find, accessible only by boat, but worth a visit. ✅Rowing Boat A boat can seat 6 people, you can share a boat, and view the entire ancient town along the waterway, a different perspective. ✅Tongli National Wetland Park Over 4,000 acres of wetland forest, a natural oxygen bar, with forests, bamboo groves, and lakes along the way, as if walking into a fairy tale. During festivals, there are also super fun markets and camping activities, very lively. - This time, I also saw many interesting activities in Tongli Ancient Town, such as opera performances in the gardens and traditional Chinese-style weddings on the water, all reflecting interesting traditional culture. - 🏠'About Accommodation' You can stay overnight in the ancient town to experience the charm of the Jiangnan water town, and the itinerary for the second day won't be too rushed. - 🍛'About Food' Before entering the scenic area, there is a whole pedestrian street, with plenty of food and drink, ✅Scholar's Pork Knuckle ✅Tuisi Cake ✅Red Bean Cake ✅Ox Nose Pastry ✅Taihu Three Whites ✅Sock Bottom Crisp - If you don't feel like working anymore, then come here to stay for a few days, and experience the charm of this leisurely ancient town in the South

Tongli - A quintessential water town, reminiscent of the old Jiangnan

After only being able to stay in Suzhou for three days, time is limited, yet there are so many wonderful places to visit. I have always had a special fondness for ancient towns, and ultimately chose Tongli over Zhouzhuang. Transportation: Tongli is over 20 kilometers away from the city center, accessible by taking Metro Line 2 and then transferring to bus 275. Attractions: The most famous is undoubtedly the Tuisi Garden. The garden is extensive, with pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly fashion, offering a serene and beautiful landscape. Other attractions such as the Pearl Tower, Three Bridges, and Chongben Hall are also quite nice. Tickets: 100 yuan, with Ctrip offering them for 80 yuan (booking one day in advance is required). Admission is free after 5 pm. Recommended visiting time: 1 day.

Tuisi Garden

Tuisi Garden, located at No. 234 Xintian Street, Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, was built between the eleventh and thirteenth years of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1885—1887). The garden was constructed by Ren Lansheng, a Qing Dynasty official, after he was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. The name of the garden is derived from the phrase 'When serving his lord, Lin Fu thought of loyalty; when retiring, he thought of mending his faults' from the 'Zuo Zhuan'. The Tuisi Garden covers an area of 5,674 square meters, with a building area of 2,622 square meters. It has a horizontal layout, with the residence, courtyard, and garden arranged from west to east. The residence consists of an entrance hall, tea hall, main hall, and two small buildings where the family lived. The central courtyard serves as a natural transition between the residence and the garden, mainly used for receiving guests. The courtyard is enclosed by corridors, with the Welcoming Guests Pavilion and Suihan Residence to the south, where the host meets and entertains guests, and the Sitting in Spring and Gazing at the Moon Building to the north, for guest accommodation. The courtyard features a dry boat and small scenes of flowers and trees, with a moon gate to the east leading to the garden. Tuisi Garden is a model of small-scale gardens, providing a natural museum for modern people within a limited area and space. In June 2001, Tuisi Garden was announced by the State Council as the fifth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Tuisi Garden

Retreat & Reflection Garden: A World Cultural Heritage in the Gardens of Southern China

The Retreat & Reflection Garden holds an extremely special place among Chinese gardens. It is the only World Cultural Heritage site in the ancient towns of southern China, elevating the subtle and exquisite aesthetic spirit of Chinese gardens to a remarkable height, and is of great ornamental value. Located in the ancient town of Tongli within Suzhou, Tongli itself epitomizes the southern Chinese landscape of small bridges over flowing water. Nestled within, the Retreat & Reflection Garden harmoniously integrates into its surroundings. The entire garden is designed around water, comprehensively including four parts: the hall, the inner house, the courtyard, and the garden. With layered houses and arched bridges over the water surface, and pavilions and towers arranged just right, every corner exudes refined elegance and charm, creating a deep and winding spatial atmosphere, forming an aesthetic maze filled with ancient Chinese charm. Every plant and tree, every pavilion and stone, is meticulously designed. Techniques such as borrowed scenery are used to hide the natural landscape within the small garden, imbuing it with poetic and picturesque beauty. Transportation from Suzhou to this location is extremely convenient, with direct subway access.

A Spring Visit to the Retreat & Reflection Garden

The Retreat & Reflection Garden is located in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and was built between the eleventh and thirteenth years of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty (1885-1887). The designer of the garden was Yuan Long, covering an area of 5,674 square meters with a building area of 2,622 square meters. It integrates a variety of gardening techniques and is considered a masterpiece among gardens in China. It is a classical garden outside the city of Gusu that has been included in the World Cultural Heritage list and has served as the filming location for many movies and TV dramas. Due to the limitations of the terrain, the architectural layout breaks the convention, changing from vertical to horizontal, from west to east, with the west being the residence, the center being the courtyard, and the east being the garden. The garden encompasses the architectural features of southern Jiangnan gardens, including pavilions, terraces, towers, corridors, bridges, halls, and rooms. It boasts 'three unique trees, three absolute wonders, and three treasures,' with pavilions, terraces, towers, corridors, bridges, and rooms all present. The owner of the garden, Ren Lansheng, was impeached and dismissed from his post, and he named the garden 'Retreat & Reflection' in the hope of making amends. The Retreat & Reflection Garden was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in November 2000, and in June 2001, it was announced by the State Council as a national key cultural relics protection unit.

Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town Travel Guide: Tickets, Accommodation, Food Complete Guide, you must not miss

🌟Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town Guide🌟 🚌How to get there: From Shanghai Hongqiao to Suzhou Station, transfer to Metro Line 4 towards Tongli and get off at the terminal station, estimated 1 hour journey. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Super recommend the homestay opposite, both affordable and clean and tidy, simply perfect! 🎫Tickets: Original price 100 yuan (valid for 2 consecutive days), advance reservation discount price 80 yuan! ⏰Attraction opening hours: 08:00-17:15 (17:00 stop admission), it is recommended to arrange a whole day to play. 🎫Tickets include attractions: There are 11 attractions, see Figure 2. Note that Songshi Wuyuan is under renovation and is temporarily not open to the public. Attraction introduction: 🏯Retreat Garden: This is a Jiangnan courtyard in the World Cultural Heritage List, a model of garden architecture in the late Qing Dynasty. The movie 'Fengyue' was filmed here, definitely worth a look! 🏯Gengle Hall: The residence of Zhu Xiang, a high official of the Ming Dynasty, is a representative work of private residences in the Ming Dynasty. 🏯Pearl Tower: This is the mansion of Chen Yudao, a bureaucrat of the Ming Dynasty, divided into East House, West Garden and North Temple. This is also the birthplace of the famous local opera 'Pearl Tower'. 🏯Jiayin Hall: Built in 1922, it is said to be the residence of the poet Liu Yazhou. ���Three Bridges: Changqing Bridge, Jili Bridge, Taiping Bridge. It is said that if you cross all three bridges, you will be happy! Food Guide: ①Inside the scenic area: Come to the military snack shop, a well-known old shop! Mint mung bean cake only costs 3 yuan, eel noodle only costs 18 yuan, super value! ②At the entrance of the scenic area, 1km from the core scenic area: Qian Tongli Suzhou Noodle House, fried pork chop noodles only cost 15 yuan, fragrant and delicious! But note that it only operates until lunch time, don't make a wasted trip~ Hope you have a pleasant journey in Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town! Remember to taste local food and enjoy beautiful scenery~

Rated as the most beautiful ancient town by National Geographic, how beautiful it is with small bridges, flowing water, people's homes, green stones, and pink walls

Rated as the most beautiful ancient town by National Geographic, how beautiful it is with small bridges, flowing water, people's homes, green stones, pink walls, and black tiles. This is the water town in my dream. Tongli Ancient Town, one of the six major ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River, has a history of more than a thousand years.! Let's experience the leisurely 2-day tour of Tongli, a small town in the south of the Yangtze River with poetic and picturesque scenery. Retreat Garden World Cultural Heritage, meaning 'advance thinking of loyalty, retreat thinking of making up for the past', a beautiful garden landscape in the south of the Yangtze River, must check in! Jiayin Hall It is said that it is the house where the poet Liu Yazi lived for three bridges. Gengle Hall The house of a high official in the Ming Dynasty, with a front house and a back yard, is a representative of the Ming Dynasty residence. Chongben Hall Now it is the Wedding Custom Museum of the Water Town in the South of the Yangtze River. Pearl Tower This is the birthplace of the local opera 'Pearl Tower', the place is quite large, it is the mansion of Chen Yudao in the Ming Dynasty. Luoxingzhou A small island in the heart of Tongli Lake, it is a holy place where Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are combined. Walk Three Bridges Changqing Bridge, Jili Bridge, Taiping Bridge, the local custom is to live a happy life after walking three bridges. Shake the boat 120 yuan/boat, 6 people, you can share a boat with other people, and it is the cheapest to take a boat here among the six ancient towns. Tips:! It's free to enter the ancient town before 8 o'clock in the morning and after 17 o'clock in the evening. 2 It is recommended to buy tickets, which are valid for two days. 3 Luoxingzhou is outside the scenic area, take a small traffic for 5 yuan per person, from the small traffic location to the scenic area is about 1 kilometer, you can not do it. It's so comfortable here that people don't want to leave. It is known as the 'Venice of the East'. Small bridges, flowing water, and people's homes are fully demonstrated here. Come to 'Tongli' to experience a different water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Ancient TownTravel GuideTown in the South of the Yangtze RiverTravel Notes Travel GuideTongli Ancient Town

The beautiful ancient town of Suzhou with few people

Three of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan are located in Zhejiang, and the other three are in Suzhou, namely Tongli Ancient Town, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, and Luzhi Ancient Town. Among them, Tongli Ancient Town is located in Wujiang District and forms an independent plate. There are many scenic spots worth visiting inside. 👍Most recommended: 1. Tuisi Garden Tuisi Garden is one of the nine representative gardens of Suzhou World Heritage. It is on par with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Master of the Nets Garden. Because of the addition of Tuisi Garden, Tongli Ancient Town has become more valuable and is worth a visit. 2. Pearl Tower This is also an old house with garden architecture as the main body. The interior area is large, and a large number of red goldfish are raised in the large pond, which is very eye-catching when swimming in the water. 3. Other celebrity residences Including the residences of modern popular novelist Fan Yanqiao, garden master Ji Cheng, etc., are located here, it's worth a look. 📝Note tips: About tickets, you can buy them at the entrance. The ticket is 100 yuan, and other platforms may offer a 20% discount. In addition, you can use the Suzhou Leisure Card to enter various scenic spots, including Tuisi Garden. After buying the ticket at the entrance, you can enter various paid places in the scenic area. 🚉Transportation strategy: In terms of transportation, it is not particularly convenient. The nearest subway station is about three kilometers away, and it takes about an hour to come from the city.

Retreat Garden, built in the Qing Dynasty, has been included in the World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Simply put, it is the mansion of the big family at that time. After careful visits, you can find that the life of the ancient people is very particular. Each place is used for different purposes: like the front hall is dedicated to receiving noble guests, The ceremony of worshiping the ancestors and other matters; the Range Rover Pavilion can take a look at the scenery in the garden; the place where the rain is cool and cool is built with the water attached, and there is a large mirror in the middle, where the mirror collapses in front of the mirror, in the hot summer view mirror The scenery, the heart is cool, in order to achieve the effect of the heat. The whole house is pavilion, terrace, building, pavilion, gallery, square, bridge, gong, hall, hall, house, and Xuan. When we visited, we also saw tourists renting Hanfu to take photos here, and they couldnt turn around when they were full of spring gardens.

Tongli Ancient Town, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, is one of the six famous ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It has a history of more than a thousand years. There are still many local people living in the ancient town. One of the most famous sights in Tongli is a garden called Retreat Garden. Tickets for Tongli Ancient Town are 100 yuan, and about 70 yuan is spent on the retreat. Retreat was built in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 130 years. In 2001, Retreat Garden was included in the World Cultural Heritage List, standing side by side with the famous Humble Administrator's Garden and the Lingering Garden. At the same time, Retreat Garden is also the only Suzhou Garden in the World Heritage List that is not in Suzhou City. is different from the traditional Suzhou garden front and back garden structure. The retreat garden is a left and right structure. The whole garden covers an area of about 10 acres, which is small and exquisite. The name of the owner of the garden is Ren Lansheng, who is a Tongli person. He was impeached in Anhui as an official. After returning home, he built this garden. The name of the retreat garden, from the "Left Turn" in the "into the loyalty, retreat and replenishment", indicating that the owner of the park lost his hometown after the frustration, and after two years of leisure time in the retreat garden, In the 14th year of Guangxu (1888), he entered the officialdom again. The small attic on the second floor of the residential area, separated from the garden by a wall, overlooking the garden through the quaint wooden windows. Retired Garden was founded in 1885. Ren Lansheng spent 100,000 yuan to build a garden. He invited the famous painter Yuan Long to design it and completed it after two years of construction.

"Thinking of loyalty, retreating and replenishing", Retreat Garden (the only world cultural heritage of Jiangnan Ancient Town) was named after it. People know Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, but I have to say: Tongli is really fun! ! [Photographing] There is not only the scenery of the ancient town (the beauty of the land + the beauty of the Su-style garden), [Rabbit] and the literary art of the meal and food. For food, you have to try the main dish of the same dish!

There are many ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. There are six famous ones - Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Zhizhi, Xitang, Wuzhen and Nanxun. The six ancient towns have their own characteristics. The softness of Zhouzhuang, the charm of Wuzhen, the fireworks of Nanxun... but there are There are not many world cultural heritages, including the Tongli of Suzhou Wujiang. Because, there is a Retreat Garden that is a collection of Jiangnan gardens. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 2001. Retreat Garden is a private garden created by the Tongli people who had been a high-ranking official of the political ambassador and the soldiers at the first level of the Qing dynasty during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. After returning from the township, the garden was named "Zuo Zhuan". Thinking of loyalty, retreat to make up." The area is not large, less than 10 acres, but the layout is exquisite. Pavilions and pavilions, ponds and otters, there are "three, three, three treasures", which is called the Jiangnan gardens. Retreat Park is centered on water. The mountains, pavilions, churches, galleries, porches, pipa and pipa are all built around the water. It is like a water outing, piano room, Sanqu Bridge, Eye Cloud Pavilion, Yusheng Liangxuan, Tianqiao, Xintai, Jiuqu cloister, red glimpse, Shuixiangyu, Sightseeing Pavilion... It occupies a small area, but it has accommodated so many buildings, and it is not too crowded, but it is just right. If it is a day of drizzle, it is more like a picture of Jiangnan ink painting.

Alley alleys in Tongli are very clean and atmospheric. The tall white walls are fitted with new green leaves, clean and beautiful. It is this sleepy staff that is very uncomfortable. Seeing that the staff are sleepy, I thought that I came earlier, no one inside. I rushed to check the ticket and patted it when I wanted to marry someone. But as soon as I entered it, I was dumbfounded, full of people! Retreat was built in the 11th to 13th year of the Guangxu reign (AD 1885-1887). Director Lan Sheng, the word musk, No. Nanyun. During the reign of Emperor Guangxu, Lan Lan returned to his hometown and spent 100,000 yuan to build a home garden. He took the name of the retreat, and took the name of "Zuo Zhuan", "Thinking of loyalty, retreating and replenishing." Look at this person! The private garden really feels a bit small. I am afraid that the owner of the garden will not think that the garden where he is looking for peace and tranquility will become so lively!