Water Cities: China's Secret Venice

Many visit Suzhou for its classical gardens.

But few explore the ancient water cities that surround it.

Silent channels.
Wooden boats.
Red lanterns reflecting on the water at sunset.

One of the most fascinating is Tongli.

Here time flows like the water of the canals.
Grandmothers still wash vegetables along the river.
Craftsmen carve wood in front of their workshops.

With China Hidden Paths you can:

• Sailing at dawn, when the tourists haven't arrived yet
• Visiting traditional private homes
• Photographing views that look like paintings

It's not a copy of Venice.
It's a completely different world.
And it's still authentic.