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《同里(英文)(图文版)》内容简介：The Taihu Lake Basin adjacent to Shanghai has a diversified water systemand damp cLimate and iS rich in produce.The original jnhabitants plantedrice and bred silkworms，and took advantage of the convenient water trans-portation there to develop trade relations both domestically and overseas.This Dart of the country iS famous for its silk and herbal medicines.Sinceancient times，it has witnessed rapid economic growth，and has earned thenicknames“Heaven on Earth”and“Land Flowing with Rice and Fish.”Six ancient waterside towns jn this area，namely,Zhouzhuang，Luzhi andTongli in Jiangsu Province，and Xitang，Wuzhen and Nanxun in ZhejiangProvince，are the most attractive representatives of age-old towns in south-east China.Waterways have shaped the ancient towns of southeast China，their streetsfottowing the contours of the waters and their houses built on nverbanks.Small bridges.smoothly flowing rivers and tranquil residentiaI houses formthe typical natural landscape of these towns.Winding streets and lanes'ancient bridges and beautiful gardens contribute to a tranquil and simpleatmosphere.These towns’rich histoncaI and cultural legacies are embodiedin the venerable shapes of bddges，streets，lanes，residential houses，ances-traI halls,temples and theaters，ail with a distinctive local flavor.The philosophy of life in a waterside town emphasizes the harmonious unity of Nature and Man.The buildings appear simple，though inside they are usually splendidly decorated，and the luxury iS not shown on the exterior.The main building material in these towns is wood，displaying fine carvings and other decorations.The scenery changes with the four seasons，yet the tranquility and harmony,the smartness and elegance remain unchanged.A stay in one of these age-old towns brings tounsts a strong sense of history,and enchantsthem with graceful landscapes and a relaxing fifestyle.

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AWaterTown on the Land of Plenty by the YangtzeLand of Rice and FishPicturesque Water View Dotted withHouses and BridgesThe Many Delights of Tuisi GardenMemorial Archway of the Chen Family and the Pear／PagodaAncient Housing CompoundsCarved Designs in Chongben HallThe Best Teahouse in Southeast ChinaFormer Residence Of Chen QubingFolk ResidencesUnique Bridges and Local CustomsListening to the Rain on LuoxingzhouScenic SpotsAccommodationLocaI DelicaciesHow to Get to TongliTicket Prices

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《同里(英文)(图文版)》：Tongli iS known as a museum of architectureof the Min8 and Qing dynasties（1368-1911）.Among the stunning structures there are theFuji Hall，the Chongben Hall，the FormerResidence of Ji Chen8 and the Old Residenceof Chen Qubing.all well preserved ancienthouses.The Tuisi Garden epitomizes gardenarchitecture in southeast China.The“bddgegallery”a bddge that spans a corndor-andthe stone boat are the garden'S main attrac-tions.Sitting in the stone boat.vjsitors canenjoy the green hitts and crystal-clear watenOn Luoxingzhou.an islet in the lakecompLeteLy surrounded by wate5 there standsa tall pavilion from which v0U can Iook outover a vast expanse of water and mist.TheHall of Lord Guan.the Hall of Guanvin and theWenchang Pavilion represent the coexistenceof Confucianism，Buddhism and Taoism on theislet.WaLking along Ming-Q1ng Street and thenacross the Three Bridges，y0U can wish forpeace，luck and happiness。And It is believedyour wishes wiII come true.In the FormerResidence of Chen Wangdao.visitors listen tothe music of local strnged instrumentsaccompanying ancient love stories.

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插图：The storv goes back many years.The city of Fuyang inZhejiang Province SOffered from a succession of famines，and many people 1eft their birthplaces and came to Tonglito reclaim wasteland for crop growing.Thanks to theirpainstaking labor and the good climate，the migrants be-gan to lead a good life.Hence the name Futu. After Emperor Yandi（r.6 05-61 8）of the Sui Dynastytook the throne，he began to live extravagantly and ig-nored state affairs，thus soon depleting the treasury.One year，the country was hit with a severe drought in the north and floods in the south，and many famine-struck regions could not deliver the grain that they used to paytheir taxes.The emperor issued an edict ordering the people of Futu each to pay 3 0 additional liters of grain within ten days，and that those who failed to pay would be severely punished.After hearing this，the people of Futu became very worried.They asked a local scholar surnamed Jin for advice，and he came up with a plan.When the deadline passed and some people had not paid their grain，an imperial envoy came to the town to urge them to comply.The scholar Jin，together with the local people，kneeled along the shore to greet him.

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