The charming little water town of Tongli is a wondrous sight to behold, as it comprises seven islets separated by 15 rivers that are connected via 49 aged stone bridges. Make Tongli part of your cultural itinerary to make the most of a stay at a luxury serviced apartment Suzhou has to offer its visitors such as the Somerset Emerald City Suzhou. Its elegant interiors and gracious hospitality make its residence ideal for a short stay apartment in Suzhou. Boasting over 1,000 years of history, Tongli is saturated with a rich cultural lineage that merits further exploration. In this idyllic enclave imbued with historical import, you will encounter gardens, temples, houses and other buildings dating back centuries. Special must-see sights include Jiayin Hall, which harbours intricate carvings that add vibrancy to its architecture, and Congben Hall exhibits the same fine aspects of sculpture. The city’s iconic bridges number almost fifty and each is endowed with a name of special significance, such as “peace”, “ celebration”, and “luck”, which draws many wedding couples eager to walk across such thoroughfares to secure those elements in their lives. Tongli also features classic Chinese gardens that incorporate exquisite landscaping techniques to be rendered as virtual Edens made real.

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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