The total length of rivers in Tongli towm is 5.14 kilometers, covering an area of 9.37 hectare with 13.9 square meters per capita; the total length of Shibo Bank is 6.04 kilometers, and residences by riverside cover an area of 54,600 square meters, 36.9% of the total residence construction area The planning of town revolves around water including streets, roads, markets and gardens, and boasts a successful and natural combination of water, roads, bridges, residences, gardens, etc, forming the unique views by riverside of Tongli ancient town. Numerous rivers and harbors bring Tongli with various and endless aquatic products. Tongli people like tea-drinking more than people in other ancient towns for the sake of water.
