Tongli water town
同里古镇 · Tónglǐ Gǔzhèn
A canal town south of Suzhou with the UNESCO-listed Tuisi Garden, old merchant houses and the lucky Three Bridges.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf to full day
Tip
Buy your ticket the day before to save ¥20. See Tuisi Garden first, before the tour groups arrive in late morning.
- Opening hours
- Daily about 08:00–17:15 (last entry around 17:00); lanes stay walkable in the evening, but the sights inside close. To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥100 on the day; ¥80 if bought at least one day ahead. One ticket covers the gardens and houses inside.
- How to book
- Buy at least a day ahead on the official Tongli site (tongli.net) or the 君到苏州 platform for the ¥80 price; same-day tickets at the visitor centre. Entry is by ID check, so bring your passport. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- Metro Line 4 south to Tongli station (about 1 hour from the old town), then bus 725 to Shipailou (Tongli Ancient Town) or the T1 tram. Taxi from the old town about 40 min.
- Address in Chinese
- 江苏省苏州市吴江区同里镇
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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