6. Tongli, Jiangsu
江苏同里
Sometimes called the "Little Venice of the Orient", Tongli is surrounded by lakes on all four sides. It boasts clear waters, many bridges and gardens from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is a perfect representation of Confucian culture. The most famous gardens are Tuisiyuan - a garden for meditation.
同里四面环水，有“东方小威尼斯”之称。同里水清桥多，明清宅院多，最有名的当属退思园，这里也是儒教传统的绝佳写照。