A Romantic One-Day Trip to Liangxi in Spring

Liangxi District is the city center of Wuxi, covering an area of 71.5 square kilometers with a population of 529,400. It has a profound historical and cultural heritage and abundant natural landscapes. Itinerary Overview Days: 1 day Route: [Nanchang Street—Jichang Garden—Huishan Ancient Town] Budget: approx. CNY 500 (excluding accommodation) One-Day Itinerary [Morning] Stroll along Nanchang Street Nanchang Street has an antique charm, resembling a scroll painting of a Jiangnan water town. Many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties are preserved on both sides of the street. White walls and black tiles, upturned eaves and corners, exude a unique charm. The shops here are dazzling, with traditional handicraft shops where you can choose exquisite souvenirs, and specialty snack stalls with enticing aromas. The ancient canal flows slowly past the street, boats shuttle on the river, and the scenery on both sides of the river is reflected in the water, creating a beautiful scene. 📍How to get there: Take Subway Line 1. ✅Recommended route: Stroll from one end of Nanchang Street to the other. 📸Must-see photo spots: The ancient bridges of Nanchang Street, such as Qingming Bridge, which spans the ancient canal and is one of the landmark buildings of Nanchang Street; and the unique style of the riverside buildings. 💡Tips: Pay attention to hygiene when tasting food. The local delicacies, such as sugared taro, are sweet, soft, glutinous, and melt in your mouth. The average cost is about CNY 10 per person. [Noon] Enjoy the food Enjoy Wuxi's specialties on Nanchang Street, such as Wuxi small steamed buns, which are made with high-quality flour. They have thin skin, lots of filling, and are juicy and delicious. Take a bite, and the tender and juicy meat filling and delicious soup blend in your mouth, leaving a lingering aftertaste. The average cost is about CNY 20 per person. [Afternoon] Visit Jichang Garden Jichang Garden is one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan. The rockeries, ponds, pavilions, and towers in the garden are scattered in an orderly manner, creating a pleasant scenery. Upon entering the garden, the first thing you see is the open water pool, with weeping willows swaying gently in the wind. Walking along the winding paths, you can admire the rockeries in various shapes, some resembling beasts, others like fairies, all lifelike. Zhiyu Threshold in the garden is a good place to enjoy the scenery. Here you can see fish playing in the pool and feel the dynamic beauty of nature. 📍How to get there: Take a taxi. ✅Recommended route: Visit the scenic spots in an orderly manner, such as visiting the area around the pool first, then the rockery area, and finally Zhiyu Threshold. 📸Must-see photo spots: The classic landscapes of Jichang Garden, such as the panoramic view of Jin Hui Yi, and the unique shapes of the rockeries. 💡Tips: Be civilized when visiting the garden, and do not touch the scenery in the garden at will. [Afternoon] Explore Huishan Ancient Town Huishan Ancient Town has a rich history, cultural relics, and folk customs. There are many ancestral halls in the ancient town, with simple and elegant architectural styles. Each ancestral hall carries a family history. The streets here are narrow and long, paved with bluestone slabs, and walking on them is like traveling back in time to ancient times. Along the way, you can also taste a variety of specialty snacks, such as Huishan shortbread, which is crispy and delicious. The average cost is about CNY 15 per person. 📍How to get there: Take bus No. 611. ✅Recommended route: Walk through the streets of the ancient town and visit the ancestral halls that interest you one by one. 📸Must-see photo spots: The characteristic buildings of the ancient town, such as the gates and archways of some ancestral halls. 💡Tips: Pay attention to the price when buying souvenirs to avoid being overcharged. Traps to Avoid - Pay attention to traffic conditions when traveling and arrange your time reasonably, especially during peak periods such as holidays, as scenic spots such as Nanchang Street may be crowded. - Take care of your personal belongings in scenic areas, especially in crowded places. 💕Hope this guide will help you have a wonderful day in Liangxi🎉! Follow me to discover more exciting cities!