Originally named Fushi, Tongli is an old but well-preserved watertown with a history of more than 1,000 years. Tongli is a destination where you can spend a holiday experiencing traditional Chinese culture.

From ancient times, it has been teeming with poets, painters, Confucian scholars and top government officials. Dozens of stone tablets from different periods are preserved in Tongli.

In 1981 Tongli Town was declared one of the 13 national standard tour towns of the Taihu Lake region.