Tongli is famous for her small bridges, running water, households and the fame as the "Venice" of the East in the world, and was given the reputation of natural outdoor film studio by ovie an TV circles. In 1981 and 1982 Tongli was ratified as one of the thirteen national standard tour towns of Taihu Lake region and the sole provincial standard cultural relic protection town of Jiangsu Province successively, and was ratified as the first batch of famous historical and cultural town of Jiangsu Province in 1995. Now, there are many imposing dwellings and spacious courtyards and building of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and 35 cultural relic protection spots in Tongli.

With its long history, cultural background and abundant products, there are a lot of famous persons an Number One Scholar who come from Tongli, and the Min cake, smoke fish, meat dumpling, chestnut kernel, steamed meat bread and so on are well-known food of Tongli which have enjoyed high reputation. Directed by the overall plan of "protecting ancient town, developing tourist resource and economy", one garden, two halls, three bridges and Tongli Lake holiday have been formed and the T-shaped river course, Ming and Qing dynasties' streets, the pearl Tower, some temples and former residences are under renewal. We are sure that the ancient town-Tongli will attract you, will show you its remarkable achievement.

Location: E120°63′ N31°16′

Population: 58000

Area: 102.91 Sqk

Average altitude: 4m (13 ft)

IDD: 86 – 0512

Average temperature: 15.7℃ (60.2℉).  

Average annual rainfall: 1088mm