There used to be a lot of unique old town in southeastern China, the country’s most fertile land. But with the elapse of time and under the siege of modern civilizations, most of them have faded away and appear only ...There used to be a lot of unique old town in southeastern China, the country’s most fertile land. But with the elapse of time and under the siege of modern civilizations, most of them have faded away and appear only in our memories. However, the old town of Tongli stands out as an exception. It is noted not only for its numerous historical residences and gardens built by officials and scholars in the past several centuries but also for its marvelous waterfront landscape featuring stone bridges, winding brooks and展开更多
文摘There used to be a lot of unique old town in southeastern China, the country’s most fertile land. But with the elapse of time and under the siege of modern civilizations, most of them have faded away and appear only in our memories. However, the old town of Tongli stands out as an exception. It is noted not only for its numerous historical residences and gardens built by officials and scholars in the past several centuries but also for its marvelous waterfront landscape featuring stone bridges, winding brooks and
