Category: Jiangsu
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A photographic journal of a day in Tongli Water Town
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The Jiangsu countryside that stretches between the cities of Suzhou and Shanghai is home to a many small, charming water towns, many of which are located along the Grand Imperial Canal (an artificial canal that connected Hangzhou to Beijing with the aim of bringing supplies of goods and food to the Imperial…
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Chinese gardens and historic water streets: the highlights of Suzhou
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Described by the Chinese as the “Venice of the East,” Suzhou is considered one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in all of China. The city is a source of national pride thanks to its wonderful gardens and its ancient waterways, which attract multitudes of visitors from all over…
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Postcards from Lili Water Town
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Thanks to a business trip in the area, I had the chance to spend half a day in the little Lili Water Town ( 黎里古镇 Lí lǐ gǔzhèn), just outside the city of Suzhou.The small town sprawls out around its central canal, hosting some of the most picturesque traditional whitewashed buildings…