Retreat & Reflection Garden (Tuisi Yuan), Tongli · Zossolino, CC BY-SA 4.0Pavilion in a classical garden, Suzhou · Jason Zhang, CC0Lingering Garden, Suzhou · Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0Highlights
Moments to look forward to
55 bridges
Retreat & Reflection Garden
Canal boats
Itinerary
Your day, unhurried
一Morning
Drive to Tongli
We confirm the drive time for your date; Wikipedia gives about two hours by bus.
PlanWe confirm the drive time for your date. Wikipedia gives about two hours by bus, which is the only figure our source states.
二Late morning
Bridges and canals
Taiping, Jili and Changqing bridges are the three named in the source.
SeeTaiping, Jili and Changqing bridges, the three named in our source, and the canals of the old town.
PlanOn foot, with a boat ride if you want one. Boat tickets are extra.
三Midday
Lunch
A table chosen with you.
PlanWe choose a table with you beforehand, so that you do not queue or search with a hungry group. Meals are paid by you and are not included in the price.
四Afternoon
Retreat & Reflection Garden
Built 1885 to 1887, part of the UNESCO property.
SeeThe Retreat & Reflection Garden, built from 1885 to 1887 and part of the UNESCO Classical Gardens of Suzhou.
From US$380 per private group of up to 2 travellers, with driver, guide and vehicle (estimate). Entry tickets and meals are extra. We confirm the final price in writing within 12 hours.
How many bridges does Tongli have?
55, according to Wikipedia.
Is Tongli UNESCO-listed?
Its Retreat & Reflection Garden is part of the Classical Gardens of Suzhou property.
Sources for the facts on this page
The places and figures named here were read from these pages on 2026-11-09. The route, timing and inclusions are our own plan.
