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'.

Built during the Qing Dynasty, Qushui Garden has a unique design of zigzagging channels.  After surviving multiple wars during this period, this southern Chinese styled garden still exuberants beauty and culture.  Protecting the garden from evil spirits are the eight Daoist (Taoist) immortals.  Check out this episode of Trip Tips Qingpu to find out how to get there and what all the Garden beholds so you don't miss out!

Looking for the perfect place to relax and enjoy a nice cup of tea?  Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, is the perfect getaway to enjoy China's lovely scenery and take in the beauty of Qingpu's water culture.  Also at Grand View Garden, visitors can view and climb a seven story pagoda.  Be sure to catch the Yue Opera's performance of Dream of the Red Chamber for the garden is built off this novel.  This garden is almost an exact replica of scenes intricately described in the novel - a must see environment!

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.

 

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.