What scenic spots are there in Tongli?
Tongli and Suzhou are only half an hour's drive, but the scenery of the town is completely different from that of the bustling city. Must-see scenic spots in Tongli. Tongli has flowing water, small bridges and literati, which is the most indispensable water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Different from other small towns, 15 small rivers and 49 ancient bridges make Tongli more attractive, and there are many literati in Tongli, which makes the cultural heritage here more interesting.
Reflection Garden was built in Guangxu period of Qing Dynasty, and it is called "reflection", which means "mending". The compactness and exquisiteness of the retreat garden cannot be compared with the four major gardens in Suzhou, but the layout of the retreat garden is exquisite and unique. The structure of the retreat garden combines the advantages of various gardens in the Qing Dynasty, which is simple and elegant. It can be described as a classic of Jiangnan classical gardens and should not be missed.
Three Bridges Three Bridges refer to Taiping Bridge, Geely Bridge and cheung tsing bridge. The third bridge is the most distinctive bridge in Tongli. Built in the Ming and Qing dynasties respectively, it is shaped like a "pin" and crosses the intersection of the three rivers, naturally forming a circular street. The scenery on both sides of the strait is unique, with ships coming and going in the river and people coming and going on the bridge, which is a unique scenery of Tongli ancient town. In Tongli, there is a saying: "If you cross the Taiping Bridge, you will be healthy all year round;" Walking through the Geely Bridge, business is booming and you are promoted step by step; Walking through cheung tsing bridge, youth will stay forever and never grow old. Therefore, people in Tongli will go to Sanqiao during the full moon, wedding and 60th birthday. Therefore, these three bridges are regarded as treasures in Tongli.
Jiayintang Jiayintang was built in the early years of the Republic of China, imitating the architectural structure of Ming Dynasty. Because the owner's surname is Liu, it is also called Liu Zhai. Jiayintang has four entrances, and the doors and windows are beautifully carved. The stone carvings and woodcarvings of Jiayin Hall are all excellent, and there is also a couplet in the room, which says Jiayin Hall is a garden with high artistic value.
Luoxingzhou Luoxingzhou is a temple built by water, and it is also a holy land integrating Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. It takes a boat to go to Luoxingzhou, and the unique water town scenery and misty rain scenery along the way are very famous. The building layout on Luoxingzhou is compact, integrating temples and gardens. Whenever the sun sets, from the island, you can see the lights in Tongli and the ancient moon, which has a unique artistic conception.
The classic route of Tongli is a must-see scenic spot, which is enough to show the charm and tenderness of Tongli. Measuring every inch of the secluded stone road with footsteps is undoubtedly the best way to feel Tongli.