Tongli [Photo/CFP]

Tongli is seated alongside Taihu Lake, Wujiang, Jiangsu province, with a history spanning over 1,000 years since it was first established during the Song Dynasty. The town features over 100 sites that include gardens, temples, mansions and former famous residences, with 7 small islands separated by 15 brooks in the shape of “Chuan(川)” and connected by 49 ancient bridges. Honored as the “Venice of the East,” it is renowned for its “Bridge, Water and People,” featuring a rich natural and cultural atmosphere.