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Encounter Tongli, and dream of the misty waterways of Jiangnan.

In the gentle landscape of Jiangnan, Tongli Ancient Town is the most touching splash of ink. Stepping into Tongli is like stepping into a thousand-year-old dream. Strolling along the bluestone paths, each stone underfoot is engraved with verses of time. The Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings on both sides, with their upturned eaves, black tiles, and white walls, resemble elegant scholars emerging from the depths of history, quietly narrating the prosperity and vicissitudes of the past. The carved doors and windows, and the mottled walls, every detail reveals the ingenuity of the craftsmen, silently outlining the elegant contours of the ancient town. The water here is the soul of Tongli. The crisscrossing waterways are like veins, tightly entwining the ancient town. Take a Wu Peng boat, swaying on the rippling blue waves, and listen to the gurgling sound of the oars parting the water, like listening to celestial music. Weeping willows line the banks, brushing the water's surface, stirring the heartstrings of travelers. Occasionally, you'll encounter ancient bridges, arched or flat, spanning the waterways, resembling the eyebrows and eyes of the ancient town, capturing the tenderness of Jiangnan. As dusk settles and the lights begin to twinkle, red lanterns illuminate the scene, casting a dreamlike and enchanting glow over the entire ancient town. The lights reflect in the water, intermingling with the moonlight, creating a dazzling picture scroll. At this moment, Tongli sheds its daytime hustle and bustle, acquiring a sense of tranquility and mystery, like a veiled beauty, captivating the heart. Tongli Ancient Town is a poem flowing through time, a timeless ink painting of Jiangnan. Here, you can let go of worldly troubles, find a sanctuary for your soul in the crevices of time, and lose yourself in its enchanting embrace.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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