Tuisi Garden

In the heartland of the water towns in Eastern China, there lies a stunning garden hidden within Tongli Ancient Town in Wujiang District, Suzhou City—Tuisi Garden. It is not just a garden, but also a microcosm of Jiangnan culture, where every brick and tile tells the story of the old-time literati's indifference to fame and fortune and their elegant taste. In this trip, let us step into this flowing ink painting and seek the tranquil and profound beauty. Must-visit Attractions Upon entering Tuisi Garden, the first thing that catches your eye is the ingeniously arranged pavilions and towers, which are scattered around a pond with rippling blue waves. The 'Tuisi Thatched Cottage', as the main building of the garden, is simple and elegant, and is the best place to experience the leisurely life of the ancients. Don't miss the 'Boisterous Red Boat', a stone boat quietly moored on the water, as if ready to take you into poetry and the distance at any moment. And walking through the 'Nine-Turn Corridor', with its twists and turns, every step is a view, and every view is emotive, making one intoxicated in this carefully designed visual feast. Address and Transportation Guide Tuisi Garden is located in Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province. The most convenient way to get there from the city center of Suzhou is to take the Metro Line 4 to Tongli Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi directly to the ancient town, which takes about 1 hour in total. For those who prefer to drive, you can take the G15W expressway and exit at 'Wujiang/Tongli', then follow the road signs to easily reach your destination. Food Recommendations After visiting Tuisi Garden, how can you miss the authentic Tongli local food? 'Sock-bottom Crisp', with its crispy skin and sweet filling, is a small but certain happiness after tea or meal; 'White Fish' steamed is the freshest and most delicious, with tender meat, representing the fine cuisine of the Jiangnan water towns; don't forget the 'Scholar's Trotters', which are bright red in color, soft and not greasy, and are said to bring good luck. It is recommended to dine at 'Lü's Inn' or 'Sanqiao People's Home' in the ancient town, where the restaurants not only offer authentic flavors but also have an environment full of water town characteristics. Recommended Nearby Attractions Tongli Ancient Town itself is a living history museum. In addition to Tuisi Garden, there are several other must-see places: • Pearl Tower Scenic Area: Tells a touching love story, with equally exquisite garden scenery. • Luoxingzhou: You need to take a small boat to get there, where the ancient temple's chanting and the lake and mountains offer a unique flavor. • Jiayin Hall: Known for its exquisite wood carving art, it allows you to feel the wisdom and craftsmanship of ancient artisans. A trip to Tuisi Garden is not only an exploration of classical garden aesthetics but also a journey of spiritual return. Here, time seems to slow down, allowing every traveler to savor the unique charm of Jiangnan. Come, let us find the long-lost tranquility and beauty among the small bridges and flowing waters of Tongli, and let this journey become an eternal memory in your heart.

Water Charm Jiangsu·More Beautiful with You❤️ In the past when I went to Suzhou I always visited the Humble Administrator's Garden, Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street But this time, I discovered an incredibly beautiful ancient town Less commercialized More of a simple charm of the ancient South ✅Ming and Qing Dynastic Gardens ✅World Cultural Heritage ✅Not overly commercialized - 🚗'About Transportation' Take Metro Line 4 to "Tongli Station", transfer to the Tongli Ancient Town Zhi Rail special line to get there, or take a taxi - 📍Location: Tongli Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province - ✨'My 2 Days and 1 Night Itinerary' Day1⃣Tuisi Garden➡Chongbentang➡Gengletang➡Pearl Tower Scenic Garden➡Jiayintang➡Luoxingzhou Day2⃣Tongli National Wetland Park➡Luoxingzhou - 📷'About Photo Spots' ✅Tuisi Garden The entrance to the scenic area is also a place worth checking in, listed in the "World Cultural Heritage List", with winding paths leading to secluded spots, a late Qing architectural style, ancient and elegant. ✅Pearl Tower Scenic Garden Close to the north-facing "Fuguan Bridge Entrance", it's quite large, connecting several gardens, full of koi, you can stroll for half a day. ✅Chongbentang This place is now an exhibition hall, displaying exhibits related to the folk wedding customs of the Jiangnan water towns, worth learning about. ✅Gengletang Late Qing style, one of the eight scenic spots of Tongli, the garden scenery is quite unique ✅Luoxingzhou A secluded island, not easy to find, accessible only by boat, but worth a visit. ✅Rowing Boat A boat can seat 6 people, you can share a boat, and view the entire ancient town along the waterway, a different perspective. ✅Tongli National Wetland Park Over 4,000 acres of wetland forest, a natural oxygen bar, with forests, bamboo groves, and lakes along the way, as if walking into a fairy tale. During festivals, there are also super fun markets and camping activities, very lively. - This time, I also saw many interesting activities in Tongli Ancient Town, such as opera performances in the gardens and traditional Chinese-style weddings on the water, all reflecting interesting traditional culture. - 🏠'About Accommodation' You can stay overnight in the ancient town to experience the charm of the Jiangnan water town, and the itinerary for the second day won't be too rushed. - 🍛'About Food' Before entering the scenic area, there is a whole pedestrian street, with plenty of food and drink, ✅Scholar's Pork Knuckle ✅Tuisi Cake ✅Red Bean Cake ✅Ox Nose Pastry ✅Taihu Three Whites ✅Sock Bottom Crisp - If you don't feel like working anymore, then come here to stay for a few days, and experience the charm of this leisurely ancient town in the South

Three of the six ancient towns in Jiangnan are located in Zhejiang, and the other three are in Suzhou, namely Tongli Ancient Town, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, and Luzhi Ancient Town. Among them, Tongli Ancient Town is located in Wujiang District and forms an independent plate. There are many scenic spots worth visiting inside. 👍Most recommended: 1. Tuisi Garden Tuisi Garden is one of the nine representative gardens of Suzhou World Heritage. It is on par with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lion Grove Garden, and Master of the Nets Garden. Because of the addition of Tuisi Garden, Tongli Ancient Town has become more valuable and is worth a visit. 2. Pearl Tower This is also an old house with garden architecture as the main body. The interior area is large, and a large number of red goldfish are raised in the large pond, which is very eye-catching when swimming in the water. 3. Other celebrity residences Including the residences of modern popular novelist Fan Yanqiao, garden master Ji Cheng, etc., are located here, it's worth a look. 📝Note tips: About tickets, you can buy them at the entrance. The ticket is 100 yuan, and other platforms may offer a 20% discount. In addition, you can use the Suzhou Leisure Card to enter various scenic spots, including Tuisi Garden. After buying the ticket at the entrance, you can enter various paid places in the scenic area. 🚉Transportation strategy: In terms of transportation, it is not particularly convenient. The nearest subway station is about three kilometers away, and it takes about an hour to come from the city.

🌟Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town Guide🌟 🚌How to get there: From Shanghai Hongqiao to Suzhou Station, transfer to Metro Line 4 towards Tongli and get off at the terminal station, estimated 1 hour journey. 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Super recommend the homestay opposite, both affordable and clean and tidy, simply perfect! 🎫Tickets: Original price 100 yuan (valid for 2 consecutive days), advance reservation discount price 80 yuan! ⏰Attraction opening hours: 08:00-17:15 (17:00 stop admission), it is recommended to arrange a whole day to play. 🎫Tickets include attractions: There are 11 attractions, see Figure 2. Note that Songshi Wuyuan is under renovation and is temporarily not open to the public. Attraction introduction: 🏯Retreat Garden: This is a Jiangnan courtyard in the World Cultural Heritage List, a model of garden architecture in the late Qing Dynasty. The movie 'Fengyue' was filmed here, definitely worth a look! 🏯Gengle Hall: The residence of Zhu Xiang, a high official of the Ming Dynasty, is a representative work of private residences in the Ming Dynasty. 🏯Pearl Tower: This is the mansion of Chen Yudao, a bureaucrat of the Ming Dynasty, divided into East House, West Garden and North Temple. This is also the birthplace of the famous local opera 'Pearl Tower'. 🏯Jiayin Hall: Built in 1922, it is said to be the residence of the poet Liu Yazhou. ���Three Bridges: Changqing Bridge, Jili Bridge, Taiping Bridge. It is said that if you cross all three bridges, you will be happy! Food Guide: ①Inside the scenic area: Come to the military snack shop, a well-known old shop! Mint mung bean cake only costs 3 yuan, eel noodle only costs 18 yuan, super value! ②At the entrance of the scenic area, 1km from the core scenic area: Qian Tongli Suzhou Noodle House, fried pork chop noodles only cost 15 yuan, fragrant and delicious! But note that it only operates until lunch time, don't make a wasted trip~ Hope you have a pleasant journey in Suzhou Tongli Ancient Town! Remember to taste local food and enjoy beautiful scenery~

Address: Inside the Tongli Ancient Town Scenic Area, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City Ticket: 50 RMB per adult Daytime combo ticket: 100 RMB (includes tickets to all attractions within the ancient town) Purchase tickets online one day in advance for 80 RMB Separate purchase of Tuisi Garden ticket: 50 RMB Opening hours: 08:00-20:30 Transportation by car: You can navigate to Tongli Ancient Town, where there is a parking lot. Subway: Take Subway Line 4 to Tongli Station, then transfer to a shuttle bus to Tongli Ancient Town, and walk to the destination. The buildings in the garden are all delicate and float on the water. From a distance, it looks like a garden on the water, resembling a fairyland at sea. The owner of Tuisi Garden, Ren Lansheng, faced setbacks in his middle age and was impeached. He retired to Tongli Town outside Suzhou City and built this small garden. Later, the court reappointed him, and Ren Lansheng returned to his official duties. Therefore, he named it 'Tuisi,' which means 'to reflect on loyalty when in service and to make amends when retired.' Unlike the complete seclusion of the Canglang Pavilion and the Master of the Nets Garden, Tuisi Garden represents a philosophy of reflection and progress, of making amends and re-entering society. It embodies the wisdom of knowing when to advance and when to retreat. Just as Tuisi Garden is away from the city of Suzhou, it represents a retreat; Ren Lansheng's return to his hometown to build the garden is a retreat; but his re-entry into officialdom is an advance; the unique environment of Tuisi Garden compared to other gardens is also an advance. There is joy in moving forward, and comfort in stepping back!

🔥 The weather is hot, and the nightlife is getting exciting! 🌙 🌞 The sun refuses to set, it's time to switch to nightlife mode! 🎉 🤔 You say Suzhou has no nightlife? NO NO NO! You are totally wrong! 🙅‍♀️ 1️⃣ Xiangmen Ancient City Wall Light Show 🏰 📍 Location: Xiangmen Ancient City Wall, Gusu District, Suzhou City 💰 Price: Free! 🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 1 Xiangmen Station, 400 meters by foot! 🌃 The quaint city wall collides with modern technology, a perfect combination of tradition and trend, definitely a feast for your eyes! There's also an art market waiting for you to check in! ✨ 2️⃣ Encounter Gusu · Mudu Past 🎭 📍 Location: Yanjia Garden Scenic Area, Mudu Ancient Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City 💰 Price: 200 yuan per person in the evening, great value experience! 🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 5 Lingyanshan Station, 450 meters by foot, easy to reach! 🌃 Enjoy Suzhou's traditional cultural performances such as Pingtan and Kunqu opera in the garden, with high-tech lighting and sound for a brand new experience! 💫 3️⃣ Jin Ye · Qing Indigo Lu Zhi 🌸 📍 Location: Jiangnan Culture Park, Luzhi Ancient Town, Wuzhong District, Suzhou City 💰 Price: Special weekly offer of only 20 yuan! Original price 80 yuan! 🚌 Transportation: Bus route 52 Xiaoshi Road Station, 350 meters by foot! 🌃 Spend a wonderful night in Jiangnan Culture Park, enjoy romantic performances, taste special meals, a dual enjoyment of sight and taste! 🍽️ 4️⃣ Tuisi Garden Night Flower Garden 🌺 📍 Location: Tuisi Garden, Tongli Ancient Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City 💰 Price: Only 50 yuan! 🚌 Transportation: Bus route 735 Tongli Ancient Town Shipai Lou Station, 800 meters by foot! 🌃 Stroll through the Tuisi Garden Night Flower Garden, explore classical music, dreamy light shows, and a dazzling sea of lights! Every step is a surprise! 💖 💃 Come to Suzhou for a different nightlife experience! Make your night more colorful and exciting! 🌟

I have finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door, the Tuisi Garden in Tongli. The Tuisi Garden is located within the Tongli Ancient Town scenic area, and requires a ticket for entry. The Tuisi Garden is a classic example of a private garden from the late Qing Dynasty and a model of small gardens. It has been included in the list of World Cultural Heritage sites. The Tuisi Garden was built by Ren Lansheng, a Qing Dynasty official who was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown. The name of the garden means 'contemplating loyalty when in service, and reflecting on one's mistakes when in retirement.' It covers an area of 5,674 square meters, with a building area of 2,622 square meters. The layout is horizontal, extending from west to east in the order of residence, courtyard, and garden. The Tuisi Garden is quaint and elegant, with pleasant greenery and rippling water. Stepping into the Tuisi Garden is like entering a natural ink painting, where one can wander in the painting.