Apr 25, 2008 - Tongli

We had hoped to make a few excursions outside Shanghai during the ten days we would be in the city, but there was so much to see and do that we ended up making only one trip which was to the canal town of Tongli. ... Tongli’s history goes back over 1,000 years. ... The bridges, built in a variety of styles, join the seven islands created by fifteen rivers and five lakes upon which Tongli stands. ... There are numerous canal towns in the region but Tongli has become known as a ‘museum’ of ancient architecture and has many well-preserved houses and temples dating from the Ming and Qing dynasties. ... From ancient times, Tongli has teemed with poets, Confucian scholars, musicians, painters and government officials. ...

Oct 22, 2007 - Tongli / Suzhou

Hi All, Took a day trip to these two great city's. First Tongli which is referred to as the Venice of the East! So charming and time just stood still here. ... We took a boat ride down the canals and watched the simple life go by.Hi All, Took a day trip to these two great city's. First Tongli which is referred to as the Venice of the East! So charming and time just stood still here. ... We took a boat ride down the canals and watched the simple life go by....

Sep 13, 2006 - Day 2 in Hangzhou

Day 10, Sunday, Sep 10 Our second day in Hangzhou proved to be overcast but, thankfully, no rain.Day 10, Sunday, Sep 10 Our second day in Hangzhou proved to be overcast but, thankfully, no rain....