Only 18km from the town of Suzhou, you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.

To some it is the quietest reflection garden and to others it is known as a meditation garden.

Only 18km from the town of Suzhou, you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.

To some it is the quietest reflection garden and to others it is known as a meditation garden.

Only 18km from the town of Suzhou,you will find Tongli a small water town founded in the Song Dynasty over 1000 years ago and now home to Jingsi Garden.To some it is the 'quietest reflection garden' and to others it is known as a 'meditation garden'.

Jiangsu is a province located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning, and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is su, the second character of its name.

Suzhou is renowned for its classical gardens , as well as Hanshan Temple, and Huqiu Tower. Nearby is the water-town of Zhouzhuang, an international tourist destination where Venice alike waterways, bridges and dwellings have been preserved over centuries. Yangzhou is known for Thin West Lake. Wuxi is known for being the home of the world's tallest buddha statue. In the north, Xuzhou is designated as one of China's "eminent historical cities".

Wondering about the perfect souvenir or gift to bring back home?  In this episode we discuss Qingpu's traditional Suzhou embroidery.  Influenced by Suzhou art, Qingpu adopted Suzhou's tradition of special embroidery.  Suzhou embroidery is known for its intricate detail and is one of China's four styles of embroidery.  Check out this episode of Trip Tips Qingpu and see for yourself why people are excited to own such a unique piece of art.

Originally named Fushi, Tongli is an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years.Tongli has a reputation as a superb travel destination where you can experience traditional Chinese culture.

 

Originally named Fushi, Tongli is an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years.Tongli has a reputation as a superb travel destination where you can experience traditional Chinese culture.

 

Originally named Fushi, Tongli is an age-old but very well preserved water township with a history of more than 1,000 years.Tongli has a reputation as a superb travel destination where you can experience traditional Chinese culture.