Ancient Water Towns Near Shanghai: Excursion to Tongli and Ancient Sexual Culture Museum

Explore the ancient water town of Tongli, stroll in the Reflection Garden and see its old mansions


Attractions and things to do - Ancient Water Towns Near Shanghai: Excursion to Tongli and Ancient Sexual Culture Museum

Located by Lake Taihu and the Grand Canal, 80km from Shanghai, Tongli is charming and ancient waterside town, built on seven islets with 15 canals and nearly 50 beautiful bridges.

Established by the Song Dynasty, Tongli water village showcases over 1,000 years of history and cultural heritage. There are 49 ancient bridges of the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties that join the town into an integrated whole. Three of them have become the cultural symbols of the town.

There are also many traditional gardens in Tongli. Behind a small and unassuming doorway lies the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tuisi Yuan, a true masterpiece among Jiangsu gardens.

The Ancient Sexual Cultural Museum explores more than 6,000 years of human sexuality in this most unique of museums. Parts of this world-famous collection had previously been shown to great acclaim in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Yokohama, Melbourne, Seoul, New York, Rotterdam, and Berlin.

£65.58

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