CCTV Spring Festival Gala Sub-venue Huishan Ancient Town, the Chinese-style romance defined by CCTV

Same breathtakingly beautiful romance as the Spring Festival Gala! Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town is absolutely stunning. As the 2025 Spring Festival Gala sub-venue, its Chinese aesthetics have gone viral on trending searches. The Huishan Ancient Town scenic area is quite large. I was a bit confused when preparing to go, so I did some research and am sharing it with friends here. 🚇 Transportation Guide Take Metro Line 4 to "Huishan Ancient Town Station," Exit 6, then a 5-minute walk straight ahead! The same filming spot as the Spring Festival Gala is at Longtou River, near the river pond. Be prepared to queue for photos at the "Wuxi" popular internet-famous wall at the entrance 🔥 🎫 Four Major Touring Areas 📍 Cultural Relics Area (Xihui Scenic Spot) 💰 70 RMB combo ticket ⏰ 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Must-see: Jichang Garden, Huishan Temple, Second Spring Under Heaven ⚠️ One ticket covers the cultural check-in route 📍 Xihui Scenic Area 💰 10 RMB ⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Xihui Park offers stunning natural scenery Perfect for a relaxing walk～ 📍 Historical and Cultural Street Area 💰 Free ⏰ Open all day Spring Festival Gala filming area! Red lanterns + fish lanterns + rowing boats Full marks for nighttime atmosphere 🌙 📍 Mountain Forest Protection Area 💰 Free Great for hiking and sightseeing Cable car round trip 40 RMB Best panoramic photo spot 😍 ✨ Must-try Experiences 1⃣️ Lantern Festival from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM 2⃣️ Take photos at the prime spot of the Renjie Diling Archway 3⃣️ Must-eat intangible cultural heritage snacks: - Huishan crispy oil cake - Old Chef’s Plum Blossom Cake 4⃣️ Internet-famous cultural and creative "Da Afu" 5⃣️ Hanfu night tour, a perfect photo spot 🎭【Special Activities】 Featured folk performances: Guochao Lion Dance Landscape drama Immersive parade Recommended viewing time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM prime time 💡 Insider Tips Wearing Hanfu makes your photos stand out! The night scene is stunning Allow more than 3 hours for your visit You can always trust CCTV’s aesthetic sense. As a Spring Festival sub-venue, the decorations here are truly beautiful! Red and yellow lanterns hang from the trees, and there are fish lanterns on the river (not yet lit). It’s definitely worth waiting until evening; the lights come on around 5 PM and it’s really beautiful. The area isn’t very big, so you can walk around the river without missing any beautiful scenery. It’s truly gorgeous.