[2025 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for Xihui Park (Updated Apr)

Although it's right next to Wuxi, I'd never been to Huishan Ancient Town. Thanks to its appearance on CCTV's Spring Festival Gala and the cherry blossom season, Wuxi suddenly became super popular. Take Subway Line 3 from Wuxi Railway Station and transfer to Line 4. It's a direct trip, just four stops. Huishan Ancient Town covers a large area, including many ancestral halls, Xihui Park, and Jichang Garden. Most of the ancestral halls are located on the main street, which is free to enter, so you can visit the halls directly. There's a combined ticket for Jichang Garden and Xihui Park, priced at 70 yuan. Entry is free for visitors aged 70 and above, and half-price for those aged 60–70. Since Huishan Ancient Town gained popularity, it's been packed with people, even on working days. On the ancient street, the chicken soup with silver noodles is quite good. The bone-in meat is especially delicious and worth trying. There's usually a line, but it doesn't take too long. You can store your luggage for free at the subway's staffed service exit. There are also paid storage lockers at various entrances to the scenic area, which is very convenient.

Friends👯‍♀️, don't miss Huishan Ancient Town when you come to Wuxi!🥳 Not only can you experience the charm of a Jiangnan water town🌊, but you can also enjoy a lot of authentic local delicacies. Today, I'll share a super detailed Huishan Ancient Town travel guide + food guide! Transportation:🚗 🚇Subway Line 4, get off at Huishan Ancient Town Station, Exit 6. It's super convenient! Tickets:🎫 Free entry to the ancient town👏🏻, tickets are required for some attractions, such as Xihui Park tickets for 10💰, and the historical area for 70💰 (including Jichang Garden, Huishan Temple, and the Second Spring). Tour Route:🚶🏻‍♀️ Ancient Town Entrance ➡️ Jichang Garden (one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, every step is a beautiful scene) ➡️ Huishan Temple (with a history of more than 1,500 years📜) ➡️ Second Spring of the World Park ➡️ Huishan Ancient Town Food Street Opening Hours⏰ Opening time: Xihui Scenic Area 7:00, Cultural Relics Area 8:00, Yinyuan Park 8:00, open all year round🤪 Closing time: 16:30 on working days, 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, 21:00 during night tour activities⚠️ Check-in Points📸 ✅Jichang Garden (must-go!): One of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, the "royal filming location" for Emperor Qianlong's six visits to Jiangnan. The sound of flowing water at Bayinjian, the mirror image of Jin Huiyi, and the Hanfu photo spot at Qixing Bridge are all examples of "top-tier garden aesthetics". ✅Huishan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, the ancient Hongwu ginkgo tree is golden in autumn, and the Longyan Spring in the temple is said to be good for the eyes. ✅Second Spring of the World: Certified by Lu Yu as the "second best spring in the world", taste the unique local specialty👏🏻 ✅Ancestral Hall Group: 108 Ming and Qing Dynasty ancestral halls, the former residences of celebrities such as Fan Zhongyan and Li Hongzhang🏡, copy the inscription "Be concerned before anyone else, and enjoy yourself after everyone else". ✅China Clay Figure Museum: Watch intangible cultural heritage masters make clay figures. DIY experience requires advance reservation📲 ✅Upper and Lower River Ponds: Take a break at the waterside teahouse and experience the "slow life of a Jiangnan water town".🥳 Must-eat Food:🍱 1️⃣Huishan Tofu Pudding: Savory tofu pudding, fragrant and smooth, melts in your mouth, served with a special soy sauce. A must-try in the ancient town! Try Qinyuan Huishan Tofu Pudding, 3 yuan a bowl🍝, super cost-effective. 2️⃣Highland Barley Baked Pancake: King of the queue! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, full of milky flavor, 10 yuan for 6🌮, super bargain. However, there are many people queuing, so be patient. 3️⃣Huang Pin Zan You Zan Zi: Crispy like a twist🌭, with a superb onion flavor, you can't stop eating it😍, 15 yuan a bag. 4️⃣Lao Fatou Plum Blossom Cake: Traditional red bean paste plum blossom cake🥮, steaming hot, sprinkled with sweet-scented osmanthus, nuts, and sesame seeds, 3 yuan each, full of childhood memories🤗. 5️⃣Zhu Shunxing Shortbread: A Wuxi specialty, crispy on the outside and savory on the inside, available in sweet and savory flavors, 16 yuan a box📦 Tips for Visiting the Park💯 ✔️Arrival time: Get up early! Arrive before 8:00 to enjoy the empty ancient town🕍 ✔️Wear comfortable shoes: The bluestone roads are beautiful but tiring😭, high heels are not recommended. ✔️Money-saving tips: You can take amazing photos even if you only visit the free areas😜 Important!:⚠️From March to April 2025, the cleaning of the river channel in the ancient town will affect the landscape. Please avoid this period if you mind!🥳

| A hardcore itinerary for a weekend trip to Wuxi. Blooming Flowers | Weekend Trip to Wuxi: A 2-Day Hardcore Itinerary Taking the high-speed train from Wuhan to Wuxi takes only 4 hours, a totally acceptable travel time. Arriving Friday night and returning Sunday night allowed for two full days of fun. It was a sunny, fulfilling, and beautiful trip! Transportation Wuxi Railway Station is located in the city center, close to various attractions. Booking a hotel near the station is recommended. Local Transportation Wuxi is not a very large city. Most popular scenic spots are accessible by subway. Taxi rides within the city are generally under 10 km, making it quite convenient. However, expect traffic congestion during peak hours. Itinerary Day 1: Flower Viewing Tour Purchasing the Wuxi Garden Pass is recommended. At ¥200 per person, it grants access to most major attractions. Initially, I didn't buy it, thinking I'd only be there for two days, but later realized it's more cost-effective. Li Garden Tickets: ¥45 Transportation: Take the subway to Xiajiabian or Lihu Bridge. The walk to the entrance is a little over a kilometer. Driving or taking a taxi is not recommended due to heavy traffic congestion at the entrance. The peach blossoms in Li Garden were in full bloom this weekend, creating a dense and stunning display. The pear blossoms by the lake were also fresh and elegant. Tai Hu Yuantouzhu Scenic Spot Tickets: ¥90 Transportation: A shuttle bus is available from Xiajiabian subway station for ¥5 per person. However, the road there was extremely congested (possibly due to the Wuxi Marathon and the influx of tourists). We stood on the bus for 50 minutes for a short trip. Walking or cycling from Li Garden is recommended. Alternatively, take a boat from Li Garden's pier for ¥50 per trip. The downside is that boats depart hourly on the hour, and long queues can lead to extended waiting times. The early cherry blossoms had just withered, and the next wave hadn't bloomed yet. They will likely be spectacular next weekend. The park is quite large, offering several hours of exploration and a variety of other flowers. Day 2: Cultural Tour Huishan Ancient Town Tickets: Free This town is quite commercialized, with many local delicacies. With proper planning, you can find some delicious specialties. It's also very crowded. Jichang Garden Tickets: ¥70 Located next to the ancient town, this garden is worth a visit. It features antique buildings, and the adjacent Huishan Temple is a popular place of worship. There are also several smaller historical sites nearby. Xihui Park Tickets: ¥10 Accessible through a side gate of Jichang Garden. Remember to book in advance for the Azalea Garden, as the azaleas are not yet in bloom. Nanchan Temple Tickets: Free Due to time constraints, we didn't visit, but there are many great restaurants nearby, such as Cai A Po and Xishengyuan. Further afield, you'll find Caozhang Street and Maohua Snacks. Nanchang Street Featured in the Spring Festival Gala, this street is primarily a commercial area with standardized businesses. However, venturing deeper into the less crowded alleys offers good photo opportunities. The bridge provides a view similar to the one featured in the Spring Festival Gala broadcast. Food My friend took me to two of her favorite restaurants: Tianfuyuan and Qiangshu Zhuzazhou. Both were delicious! The former offers authentic Wuxi cuisine that caters to a wide range of palates, making it a safe bet. Traditional Clothing Jiangnan cities are perfect for taking photos in Hanfu. Many people rent outfits and take photos in the gardens. It's a beautiful and elegant sight.

traveling to wuxi for 2 days to see a cherry blossom! for day 1, I went to Xihui Park, it’s so beautiful there with many historical buildings. outside there’s also a lot of street food with lake near it. very recommended! for day 2 I went to Yuan Tou Zhu to see a cherry blossom. but sadly, it’s not fully blooming yet, and it’s really crowded. but its beautiful. and for dinner, I went to nanchang street near my hotel. so many restaurants and street food there#wuxi #cherryblossom #spring

"Mom, the cherry blossoms are snowing pink for me!" My 6-year-old daughter opened her arms and spun in the cherry blossom rain at Yuantouzhu. The petals stuck to her eyelashes like moving stickers. This trip to Wuxi, which the whole family called a "mobile poetry class," turned the Jiangnan water town in the Chinese textbook into a tangible fairy tale with the flying seagulls of Taihu Fairy Island, the window view of Jichang Garden in the same style as Emperor Qianlong's, and the sounds of oars and lights on Nanchang Street. 🌸Yuantouzhu: 3D cherry blossom textbook As the ferry cut through the morning mist of Taihu Lake, flocks of red-billed gulls swooped down after the waves as the boat stern. When my daughter counted to the 15th one, she suddenly shouted, "They are here to collect the admission fee!" This "world's top three cherry blossom viewing spots" hides many parent-child activities: 🚢Seagull Train Secrets 16:20 Last boat! Prepare the shrimp crackers in advance and hold them high to watch the seagulls peck at them accurately (remember to wear a hat to prevent "angels from descending") 🌸Sakura detective mission Find all 5 varieties of cherry blossoms (Somei Yoshino is the easiest to spot, it looks like a popcorn bucket) Counting 77 bridge pillars at Changchun Bridge (corresponding to the 77-year planting history of Yuantouzhu) Collect 10 complete petals as specimens (clip them in your ticket to make a bookmark) 💡Natural cold knowledge: ✔The pollen will glow when the night cherry blossoms are lit up ✔ Neolithic artifacts were unearthed on Fairy Island in Taihu Lake ✔Red-billed gulls fly 3,000 kilometers every year to keep their appointments 🏯Huishan Ancient Town: Emperor Qianlong’s extracurricular tutoring class At 9:00, we rushed into the ancient town. My son pointed at the "First Mountain in Jiangnan" archway and asked, "Is it higher than Mount Everest?" Three must-do experiences for parents and children: 🎋Hide and seek in Jichang Garden Find 7 identical designs in the Summer Palace blueprint (the fish-shaped window in the Garden of Harmonious Fun is the most obvious) 🍵Erquan Tea Art Class Using the second best spring water in the world to brew Biluochun, who can blow the biggest tea vortex? 🎨DIY clay figurine Afu The inheritor of intangible cultural heritage teaches you how to make "Sakura Fuwa" (after baking, it will be mailed to your home) 🌉Nanchang Street: A glowing historical corridor At 18:00, we stepped onto the canal. My daughter called the shimmering water surface the "Galactic Branch". Night tour three-piece set: 1⃣ Guess lantern riddles on a painted boat (answer 3 correctly and get a maltose boat ticket) 2⃣ Find 108 longevity patterns on Qingming Bridge (the bridge railings have hidden secrets) 3⃣ Use your mobile phone to take slow shutter shots of water flow (teaching your child the secret of fixing the tripod) 🧳Tips for chartering a car for the lazy (summary of avoiding pitfalls) 1⃣ Traffic Magic: 🚇 Take a taxi from Xiajiabian subway station to Chongshan Gate (20 minutes faster than bus) 🛵 Rent an electric sightseeing car in Yuantouzhu (bargained to 80 yuan/hour) 2⃣ Photography plug-in: 📸 Use the foreground blur to take photos of cherry blossoms at Changchun Bridge (pick up fallen flowers and stick them on the phone lens) 🌌 Choose the blue moment at 18:30 for night cherry blossom photography (set your phone to professional mode) 3⃣ Hidden services: 📍Get a free Sakura passport at the Visitor Center (collect stamps to exchange for Sakura badges) 📍Rent Hanfu at the entrance of Huishan Ancient Town (children's version including headdress is only 50 yuan) 🌸Homework from spring When my daughter wrote "Cherry blossoms knock on the door in the moonlight" on Nanchang Street, she suddenly understood the meaning of this trip - the rustling rain of petals, the Biluochun tea swirling in the teacup, and the swaying lights on the pleasure boats were all sonnets written to childhood. At this moment, the cherry blossom specimen on the desk is accompanying the Huishan clay figurine "Cherry Blossom Fuwa". "When the wind blows, let's take the flower petals back to Taihu Lake for a swim?" You see, the most touching thing about Wuxi's spring is always the romance left in the children's pens. TIPS: Yuantouzhu opens at 6:30am so you can take photos of the deserted cherry blossom path! Huishan Ancient Town has a long-standing brand "Zhu Shunxing" for its crispy pastry. The Xihui Park cable car overlooks the entire city.

This year's Spring Festival Gala will be held in Wuxi! I don’t know when I will come to Wuxi next time for the Spring Festival Gala. I came to Huishan Ancient Town on the weekend, and the decorations of the ancient town still retained the style of the Spring Festival Gala. The Wuxi segment of the Lantern Festival Gala was played on loop at the entrance, especially the Jichang Garden segment. CCTV’s aesthetics are amazing! Now is the time when the night view of Huishan Ancient Town is the most beautiful. I don’t know when the costumes will change, so go check it out as soon as possible! [Must-visit check-in point] Xishan First Floor, where many scenes of the Spring Festival Gala were filmed, has beautiful decorations and is the most crowded place after the lights are turned on. 【Recommended Food】 Yulan Cake, Wuxi Xiaolongbao, and Silver Noodles are all worth trying. Wuxi is known as the sweet capital, so all the food is sweet and I love this sweet taste.

Slender West Lake in Yangzhou to Nanjing Confucius Temple, a new choice for senior travel! The essence of East China, enjoy the beauty of Jiangnan water towns and urban gardens. . 🏃‍♀️Itinerary: DAY1: Slender West Lake -> Confucius Temple On the first day, visit the picturesque Slender West Lake and enjoy the beauty of the lake and mountains. In the evening, head to Nanjing Confucius Temple to experience the ancient culture and taste authentic snacks. DAY2: Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Scenic Area -> Xihui Scenic Area -> Nanxun Ancient Town Visit the solemn Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to pay tribute to the great man. Then head to Xihui Scenic Area to appreciate the exquisite landscape gardens. Finally, arrive at Nanxun Ancient Town, wander through the ancient streets and alleys, and experience the charm of Jiangnan water towns. DAY3: East Gate -> West Lake Scenic Area -> Hangzhou Songcheng Visit the East Gate of Wuzhen Scenic Area to experience the charm of the ancient town. Then head to West Lake Scenic Area, stroll along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway, and enjoy the beauty of the lake and mountains. In the evening, head to Hangzhou Songcheng to watch a stunning live performance and experience a journey through time and space. DAY4: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street -> The Bund Shop to your heart's content on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street in Shanghai and experience the charm of a bustling metropolis. In the evening, head to The Bund to enjoy the charming scenery on both sides of the Huangpu River and feel the charm of the magic city. DAY5: Maple Bridge Scenic Area -> Mudu Ancient Town -> Old Street Visit Maple Bridge Scenic Area to appreciate the beauty of ancient bridges and flowing water. Then head to Mudu Ancient Town to experience the tranquility and serenity of Jiangnan ancient towns. Finally, stroll along Old Street to appreciate the long history and culture. DAY6: Lizhong Water Forest Park -> Hexia Ancient Town Experience the freshness and tranquility of nature in Lizhong Water Forest Park and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the water forest. Then head to Hexia Ancient Town to explore the charm of the ancient town and the traces of history.🔚 . Attraction Suggestions: Slender West Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 28 Dahongqiao Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City Opening hours: 06:00-19:00; 18:00-21:30 Duration: 3-5 hours Stroll along Slender West Lake, where seniors can enjoy the scenery and appreciate the poetry and calligraphy. Take a boat ride on the lake to experience the carefree mood of Emperor Qianlong when he toured the lake. West Lake Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 1 Longjing Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province Opening hours: Open all day Duration: 1 day West Lake Scenic Area is famous for its ten scenic spots and is suitable for seniors to enjoy a leisurely tour. You can walk, take a boat, ride an electric car, or cycle to enjoy the natural beauty. The Bund ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai Opening hours: Open all day Duration: 1-3 hours The Bund is a landmark attraction in Shanghai, where seniors can admire the architectural complex of various countries, take a night cruise on the Huangpu River, and experience the beauty of the fusion of history and modernity. Hangzhou Songcheng ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 148 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province Opening hours: September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 10:00-21:00 Duration: 1 day In Hangzhou Songcheng, seniors can travel through time and space, watch hundreds of performances, and experience the charm of the Song Dynasty. Take a boat ride on the Song River, watch live performances, and relive childhood memories. Maple Bridge Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: End of Fengqiao Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province Opening hours: 07:30-21:00 Duration: 1-2 hours Maple Bridge Scenic Area is suitable for seniors to appreciate the ancient scenery, visit the ancient town of Maple Bridge, experience the prosperity of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and reminisce about the passage of time and change. . Travel Tips: * The weather in Yangzhou is cold and humid in January, so remember to wear more clothes.🧣 * Yangzhou has a wide variety of specialties, but you need to compare prices to avoid being overcharged.🛍️ * Yangzhou Fried Rice and Nanjing Salted Duck are must-try delicacies!🍚🦆 * The beautiful scenery of Slender West Lake and the simple folk customs of Yangzhou are unforgettable.🌄👥 . The beauty of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou and the charm of Nanjing Confucius Temple are waiting for you to explore. Embark on a cultural and scenic feast!

|Off the Beaten Path Travel Guide. 🏢Wuxi is a city that combines the gentle beauty of the Jiangnan water towns with a rich cultural history. If you only have one day, this is the perfect itinerary! 🌸 🎈First stop: Nianhua Bay in Binhu District. Nianhua Bay is located next to Taihu Lake and is surrounded by mountains. The terrain resembles a five-petal lotus flower, which is why it is called Nianhua Bay. The flat land in the middle is covered with wildflowers. The Zen Town, a special attraction in the scenic area, is built in the style of the Tang Dynasty. It is exquisite and beautiful, giving people a sense of returning to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. 👄 🎈Second stop: Xihui Scenic Area in Huishan District. After visiting Nianhua Bay, you can head to Xihui Scenic Area. On the mountain, there is Huishan Temple, which is one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Wuxi. 🌸The temple is shaded by green trees, providing a cool and refreshing experience for visitors even at noon. 🏠 🎈Third stop: Xijin Park in Liangxi District. Xijin Park is one of the earliest parks in China to be open to the public for free. It is known as the "First Park of China." It was once the site of the oldest temple in Wuxi, Chong'an Temple, and is now the core commercial area of Wuxi. 🏢While developing the economy, it has preserved attractions such as Fangtang Academy and Chishang Caotang. The former residence of Abing, the creator of "The Moon Reflected in Erquan," is also located in the scenic area. Visitors can not only taste local specialties on the surrounding streets but also experience unique folk culture. ⭐⭐⭐ 🎈Fourth stop: Nanchang Street in Liangxi District. Next to Xijin Park is the gentle and long, ancient Nanchang Street. It retains the original ecological style of Jiangnan families and is a place of gentle and watery spiritual return. 🌸Nanchang Street is the essence of the traditional style of the ancient canal water town and is very suitable for viewing in the evening and at night when the lights are on and the stars are shining. Wearing Hanfu and taking photos on the ancient bridge, every shot is a beautiful scenery. ⭐

📝Preparation: • 🎟️Ticket policy: No ticket is required for Huishan Ancient Town, but tickets are required for Jichang Garden, Xihui Park, etc. Check ticket prices and discounts in advance. • ⏰Plan your visit: Avoid weekends and holidays, and visit on weekdays or during the off-season for a quieter experience. 🚗Transportation: • 🚇Public transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Huishan Ancient Town Station, and take Exit 6; or take a city bus. • 🚗Driving: Parking is limited in the ancient town. Navigate to Huishan Scenic Area Parking Lot. Parking costs CNY 15 per time on weekdays and CNY 30 per time on holidays. 🏯Attractions: • 🏯Huishan Temple: A thousand-year-old temple with a rich Buddhist culture, open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. • 🌳Jichang Garden: A representative Jiangnan garden with a delicate layout, open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. • 💧Second Spring under Heaven: Clear spring water and ancient buildings, open all day. • 🎭China Clay Figurine Museum: Collects clay figurines, learn about clay sculpture art, and enjoy DIY fun. 🍽️Food: • 🍜Try local snacks: Huishan tofu pudding, Huishan pastry, Wuxi soup dumplings, Sanxian wontons, etc. Ask locals or the tourist information center. • 🚫Pay attention to food hygiene: When choosing snacks, check the ingredients and hygiene conditions, and avoid unlicensed food. 🛍️Shopping tips: • 🔍Check product quality: When buying souvenirs, pay attention to quality and price, and avoid inferior or overpriced products. • 🏬Choose regular stores: Buy from regular stores and keep your receipts for protection.

| A must-visit Jiangnan ancient town in Wuxi. Huishan Ancient Town 📍 is located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. It is a famous Jiangnan town that combines natural scenery and cultural history. 🎫 Ticket Information: • Free areas: Most areas of the ancient town are free to visit. • Paid attractions: • Joint ticket for the Cultural Relics Area and Xihui Scenic Area: CNY 70 (including Jichang Garden, the Second Spring Under Heaven, etc.). • Xihui Scenic Area only: CNY 10. • China Clay Figurine Museum: CNY 50. 🕙 Opening Hours: • Xihui Scenic Area: 7:00 am–4:30 pm. • Cultural Relics Area: 8:00 am–4:30 pm. 🎫 Ticket Purchase: You can book tickets online via the WeChat official account "Huishan Ancient Town". 🚗 Transportation Guide: • Subway: Take Line 4 to Huishan Ancient Town Station, and exit from Exit 6. • Bus: There are many buses available, such as Bus 711 (branch line), Bus 98, Bus 76, etc. Get off at Longguang Road (Guhuashan Road) Station. • Self-driving: Navigate to Huishan Ancient Town Underground Parking Lot. The parking fee is CNY 15/day, and CNY 30/day on holidays. 🗺 Recommended Route: • Morning: • Jichang Garden (8:00 am–12:00 pm): Check in at Jiushi Terrace and Meiting Pavilion. • Huishan Temple (9:00 am–10:30 am): Take photos of Yubei Pavilion and the ancient ginkgo tree. • The Second Spring Under Heaven (10:30 am–11:00 am): Taste the spring water and take photos. • Noon: Try Erquan Tofu Pudding. • Afternoon: • China Clay Figurine Museum (1:00 pm–2:30 pm): Appreciate clay figurine art. • Xihui Park (2:30 pm–4:00 pm): Stroll around Yingshan Lake and A Bing's Tomb. • Historical and Cultural Block (4:00 pm–5:30 pm): Visit Baoshan Bridge and other places. • Evening: • Yiqin Garden: Try the same xiaolongbao as in A Bite of China. • Specialty Snack Street: Zhushunxing Oil Cake, Lao Cao Tofu Pudding, etc. 🍜 Food Recommendations: • Traditional snacks: Tofu pudding, Wuxi xiaolongbao, shrimp wonton, vermicelli. • Specialty foods: Osmanthus wine, hot stove mooncake, osmanthus sugar taro. • Late-night snacks: Crab roe soup dumplings, three-flavor wonton, begonia cake. 📌 Useful Tips: • Avoid peak times during holidays and travel during off-peak times. • Wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes. • Make reservations for some popular attractions in advance.

✨Wuxi is a treasure city, and its tourism resources are no less than those of Suzhou and Nanjing. Sanyang Plaza is as prosperous as Nanjing Xinjiekou, and Lihu Lake, Yuantouzhu, and Xihui Park are all beautiful. Not to mention the Jiangnan-style Nanchang Street and Huishan Ancient Town, with small bridges, flowing water, soft Wu dialect, white walls, and black tiles... ❤️Photos 2–4 were taken near Ximen Bridge on Renmin Road, Wuxi. You can like, save, and follow me, then send me a private message for more details. You can take close-up photos of the prosperity of Sanyang Plaza. ❤️Photos 5 and 6 were taken on Nanchang Street. Photo 5 was taken on Dagong Bridge, and photo 6 was taken on Qingming Bridge. You can also take photos of the main stage of the Wuxi branch venue of the 2025 Spring Festival Gala on Qingming Bridge. ❤️Photos 7 and 8 were taken near Jiangjian Park, a famous location where you can take photos of the Wuxi skyline from a distance. ❤️Photo 9 was taken on the rooftop of a hotel across the river from the south square of Wuxi Station. I found this place by accident, and I don't think it's worth a special trip. ❤️Photos 10–14 were taken in the Yuantouzhu Scenic Area of Taihu Lake. Photo 10 is "Shangying Building", but unfortunately, it was not the cherry blossom season. 🧡Photos 11 and 12 were taken at "The Best Place of Taihu Lake", showing the scenery of Taihu Lake. Photo 13 was taken at Lihu Lake next to the north entrance of the scenic area. Photo 14 was taken at "Egret" on the shore of Lihu Lake. ❤️Photos 15 and 16 were taken in Xihui Park. Photo 15 is a small scenic spot that can be photographed by walking a short distance to the right outside the south gate of Xihui Park. It looks good. Photo 16 was taken when taking the cable car down from the top of Huishan Mountain. ❤️Photo 17 was taken in Huishan Ancient Town. The place with the most people is the best location. ❤️Photo 18: I didn't expect to find Chayan Yuese in Wuxi, and the service was good.

Attractions: 1. Watch the red-billed gulls at the light of Lihu Lake [Cute][Cute] (Navigate to the 100-meter high spray and walk a few steps) We arrived at around 9 o'clock in the morning. The red-billed gulls were basically flying in the middle. Then we took a small boat. The boat was for 4 people (including children, 120 yuan per boat) and 6 people. I didn't ask the price [Chin][Chin] We went quite early, and there was no time limit. There may be a time limit later. After we played for several rounds, there was already a long queue when we came up to cruise the lake and watch the seagulls. 2. Xihui Park (cable car ride) [Yeah][Yeah] The entrance fee to the park is now 5/person. I heard from the aunt at the stall that it was 10/person before. Take the cable car (children under 1 meter are free, 1-1.5m are half price, round trip seems to be 30). The round trip adult ticket is 60/person. Once you sit on it, no matter whether you have bought a return ticket or not, you have to get off and queue up again for the return trip. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

On the first weekend of 2025, we came to the first stop of our short trip - Wuxi, a city selected by the Spring Festival Gala. 🚗Itinerary: Drive from Changzhou ➡️ Seagull Spot ①: Shuijingfang, Lihu Light ➡️ Seagull Spot ②: Lihu Bridge Park ➡️ Huishan Ancient Town ➡️ Xihui Park 📍Lihu Lake ✅No need to spend money to squeeze with people at Yuantouzhu, you can feed seagulls for free by Lihu Lake. ✅Arrived at Shuijingfang and Lihu Light at around 10:00, but there were not many black-headed gulls and they were far from the shore. ✅Then went to Lihu Bridge Park, where there were flocks of black-headed gulls flying in waves. Although the weather was not very good, we were satisfied. 📍Huishan Ancient Town ✅No ticket is required for the historical and cultural district. Tickets are required for the cultural relics district (Jichang Garden, Huishan Temple, and the Second Spring under Heaven) and Xihui Park. You can buy a combo ticket in advance. ✅Parking lot: CNY 15 per time on weekdays. There is a subway station at the entrance of the ancient town, which is also convenient for subway travel. ✅One of the sub-venues of the Spring Festival Gala. When we came, the riverside was closed for construction, but it is now open again. ✅The district is a great place to visit. In addition to ancient ancestral halls and buildings, there are many interesting cultural and creative shops and authentic food shops. We had Xiajiabian dumplings, Laofatou plum blossom cakes, and Caoji Duobao date cakes. We will try Youzanzi, roasted highland barley buns, and tofu pudding next time. 📍Xihui Park ✅After parking, enter from the northeast gate of the ancient town, and you can walk and eat all the way to the north gate of the park. The park entrance fee is CNY 10 per person, and children under 1.4 meters are free. ✅Cable car: CNY 60 per person for a round trip, CNY 40 per person for a one-way trip, and half price for children between 1 and 1.4 meters. Choose a round trip if you don't want to walk. It is worth experiencing, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole city. ✅The cultural relics district is also in the park. You can visit it with a combo ticket.

We’ll know whether it works or not once the central bank takes action! After being decorated with lights and colors, Huishan Ancient Town has reached a new level of beauty with the Spring Festival atmosphere. Depart from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, take a round-trip high-speed rail ➡️One-day tour to the Spring Festival Gala Wuxi venue, and experience the New Year atmosphere of the ancient town in advance! ✅My one-day tour route Xihui Park➡️Mountain Cableway➡️Yingshan Lake➡️Huishan Temple➡️The Second Spring in the World➡️Jichang Garden➡️Huishan Ancient Town ✅Attractions: Huishan Ancient Town (one of the three venues in Wuxi) 📍Address: No. 18, Baoshan Street, Wuxi City 🚇Transportation: Exit 6 of Huishan Ancient Town Station on Metro Line 4 (walk 200 meters after exiting the station). It takes about 25 minutes to reach Huishan Ancient Town from Wuxi Station. 🎫Tickets: No tickets are required, the ancient town is open 24 hours a day. Some small attractions in the ancient town require tickets. ✅Attractions: Xihui Scenic Area 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 4 Huishan Ancient Town Station Exit 5 (walk 200 meters from the station) 🎫Tickets: There are many attractions in Xihui Scenic Area: Xihui Park, Jichang Garden, the Second Spring in the World, Huishan Temple, Yingshan Lake, Azalea Garden, etc. You can choose a combined ticket for Huishan Ancient Town + Xihui Scenic Area. ✅Post-tour experience 🔹Huishan Ancient Town, be sure to see the night view. When you are tired of walking around during the day, you can find a teahouse by the river to drink tea. When the big red lanterns light up at night, it is a highlight moment that only belongs to Chinese people. 🔹After taking the mountain cableway to the top of the mountain, you can overlook Wuxi and feel like you are in Xihattan! But there are no other attractions on the top of the mountain. We took ten minutes to take photos and check in before going down the mountain. 🔹Xihui Park is quite lively, with elderly people doing morning exercises, a children's playground, and cruise ships in Yingshan Lake. Overall, it is more suitable for shopping with elders and children 🔹Huishan Temple. Some areas were under repair when I went there, so the incense was not that popular. Jichang Garden is very beautiful. It is a great place to take photos in ancient costumes!

🕐️DAY 1: April 16, 2017 Morning: Zhenjiang to Wuxi Afternoon: Liyuan Garden Evening: Check in at Wuxi Mengdi Pinzhi Hotel 🕐️DAY 2: April 17, 2017 All day: Huishan Ancient Town, Huishan Temple, Xihui Park Lunch: Lao Cai Guan 🕐️DAY 3: April 18, 2017 All day: Turtle Head Isle 💗Other tips:

The "Second Best Spring in the World" is located next to Huishan Temple in Xihui Park, Wuxi. It is a rectangular garden within a garden with two wells and a pool, some Taihu stone rockery, and several osmanthus trees, forming a refined and secluded small garden. There is a large square pool below the spring pool in the garden. There is a dragon head carved on the wall of the pool. The shape is rather strange, resembling a dragon but not a dragon. It is called the "stone dragon head". The spring water above is injected into the pool through the dragon head all year round. The spring water in the pool is of very good quality and transparent. It is said that Lu Yu, the tea saint of the Tang Dynasty, once tasted the spring water here himself and called it "the second best in the world." The Second Spring is not only famous for its sweet and delicious water, but also for the famous erhu piece "Erquan Yingyue" sung by Blind A Bing, which is elegant, majestic, combined with both strength and softness, and deeply touching. When I was studying in Wuxi in my early years, whenever my classmates and friends came to Wuxi, the "Second Spring in the World" was a must-see attraction. Take photos and check in in front of the spring to leave lasting memories!

Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River six times, yet he arrived at this place seven times, and even wrote 18 poems for it, which shows his great fondness for the area. This place is none other than Jichang Garden. Unlike other gardens, it is a villa-style classical garden in the Jiangnan region and the only Ming Dynasty classical garden in Wuxi. It is also one of the four famous gardens of Jiangnan. The garden architecture of Wuxi perfectly integrates mountains and water. The Turtle Head Isle of Wuxi is a true representation of real mountains and waters, and this small garden of less than 15 acres also features real mountains and waters, which is truly astonishing! Visiting Jichang Garden is not only entering a secluded garden with real mountains and waters but also more than just visiting a garden, as there are many unmissable small attractions here～ 1️⃣ Hui Mountain Temple ✔️ The ticket for Hui Mountain Temple is included in the Jichang Garden admission, and it is a temple that was founded during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The Golden Lotus Bridge inside Hui Mountain Temple was built at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty and is the oldest three-hole stone arch bridge in Wuxi. A pond with golden lotuses is a sight worth seeing. 2️⃣ Erquan Academy ✔️ Erquan Academy is named after the second best spring in the world, and the real water of Jichang Garden comes from this spring. This is also where the famous piece 'Erquan Yingyue' by the blind musician Abing was composed. 3️⃣ Jichang Garden ✔️ Jichang Garden is the core of the entire garden complex. Although it is not large, every spot is a beautiful scene. My favorite part of Jichang Garden is the Jin Hui Yi, a large expanse of water that feels incredibly serene. Sitting here for a while, you instantly understand the '20-minute park effect'. 4️⃣ Xi Hui Park ✔️ Don't rush off after leaving Jichang Garden; Xi Hui Park is also an additional attraction. You can take a cable car to the highest point of Hui Mountain, see the Nine Dragons Wall, or go boating and enjoy amusement rides here. 5️⃣ Hui Mountain Ancient Town ✔️ Hui Mountain Ancient Town is a free ancient street next to Jichang Garden. It is recommended to visit Hui Mountain Ancient Town first and then enter Jichang Garden. There are countless ancestral halls on the ancient town street, all free to visit, each with its own charm. In addition, there are teahouses, Clay Figure Zhang, and old noodle shops on the street, making it a great place to stroll. 🌈Tips： ✔️ Some water lilies are currently blooming in Jichang Garden, but the lotuses have not yet bloomed ✔️ Dogs are not allowed; it is not pet-friendly ✔️ The Erquan Garden Old Restaurant in Hui Mountain Ancient Town is very authentic; you must try a bowl of Ao Zao noodles 🗒️ Jichang Garden 📍 No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, inside Hui Mountain Ancient Town 🕒 8:00-17:00 💰 70 yuan 🌸 Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🚗 Metro Line 4 Hui Mountain Ancient Town Station Exit 6

— As we enter the start of summer, we must say goodbye to spring, Hydrangeas bloom, and we embrace the hot and bright summer. - 🌸 'Where are the hydrangeas?' The hydrangeas are next to Longguang Temple at the top of Xishan Mountain in Xihui Park. It only takes about ten minutes to climb to the top along the mountain road, which is not difficult, and the road is shaded by green trees. After reaching the top, you will see a white house, turn left and follow the path all the way to the end to see the sea of hydrangeas, and return down the mountain the same way. - 📝 'Where are the ticket offices in Xihui Park?' ✔️Xiuzhang Gate Ticket Office ✔️Qinyuan Gate Ticket Office ✔️Qingshan Gate Ticket Office ✔️West Gate Ticket Office ✔️Xishan Gate Ticket Office - 👍 'Recommend three quick routes to enter Xihui Park!' 1️⃣: Take Metro Line 4 to Exit 6 of Hui Mountain Ancient Town ➡️ Enter Hui Mountain Ancient Town from Xishen Square ➡️ Xihui Park (Xiuzhang Gate) ➡️ Arrive at the lakeside of Yingshan Lake, and you will see the archway of Yingshan Lake Fang ➡️ Opposite it is the Xishan Mountain entrance, follow the mountain road straight to Longguang Tower. 2️⃣: Enter Hui Mountain Ancient Town from Qinyuan Gate ➡️ Xihui Park (Xiuzhang Gate) ➡️ Arrive at the archway of Yingshan Lake Fang, opposite it is the mountain entrance, follow the mountain road straight to Longguang Tower. 3️⃣: Take Metro Line 4 to Exit 5 of Hui Mountain Ancient Town, walk more than 500 meters to Xishan Gate ➡️ Enter from Xihui Park (Xishan Gate) ➡️ Follow the park's signs to reach the Yingshan Lake Cruise Terminal ➡️ At the archway of Yingshan Lake Fang, opposite it is the mountain entrance, follow the mountain road straight to Longguang Tower. — ✅Wuxi Xihui Park—Longshan Tower 🕖Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 🎫Ticket: Xihui Park Scenic Area ¥70, Garden Annual Card ¥198 — ‼️tips✔️The hydrangea blooming period is quite long, and the flowers will be fuller in June ✔️Nowadays, many people go there to take photos every day, especially on holidays. If you want to avoid the crowd, you can go at 8 am or 4 pm. ✔️When taking photos of hydrangeas, you can use some small props, such as books, straw hats, mirrors, etc. ✔️Because there are many people, the paths inside will be crowded, and there will be mosquitoes in summer, so try to wear long pants and sneakers. ✔️Do not damage the flowers and plants inside, and do not pick flowers, just enjoy the view. — Spring goes and summer comes, in a cycle, the flowers still bloom.

The hydrangeas at Wuxi Longguang Temple are in bloom! You can see this sea of flowers until the end of May! 🌸📍Navigate to the Xihui Park parking lot for convenient and worry-free self-driving. 🎫The entrance fee for Xihui Park is ten yuan, but it's free if you come before six in the morning or have a garden card. Enter through the Qingshan Gate and follow the shaded path on the right. The shimmering waves of Ying Mountain Lake are on your left, and a winding mountain road quietly awaits. A fifteen-minute walk will bring you to the dreamlike sea of hydrangeas. 🌅If you want to capture the tranquility and beauty of the flower sea, it is recommended to visit before eight in the morning or three-thirty in the afternoon. At this time, there are fewer visitors, and you can fully enjoy your time alone with the flowers. However, please note that the park stops checking tickets after four-thirty in the afternoon, so please plan your time accordingly. 📸When visiting, try the following photo angles: Ancient temple and hydrangeas: Under the yellow walls of the ancient temple, the hydrangeas bloom competitively, as if telling a thousand-year-old story. Standing here, you will feel a sense of comfort and tranquility. Ancient trees and fences: The sunlight filters through the branches and leaves of ancient trees onto the hydrangeas, creating a beautiful, dappled light effect. On the way down the mountain, you can choose to return the same way or exit through the gate of Hui Mountain Ancient Town to taste local delicacies such as You Zanzi and tofu brain. If you have enough time, consider planning a one-day tour of Hui Mountain Ancient Town: Longguang Temple - Xihui Park - Hui Mountain Ancient Town.

Walking along the main street of the ancient town, we arrive at the foot of Hui Mountain. We enter directly with our ID cards and discover an ongoing azalea exhibition. However, it seems that the azaleas are past their prime blooming period. Continuing forward, we reach Jichang Garden. Upon entering the garden, we are immediately attracted by the artificial hill on the right hand side. Climbing up, we find ourselves surrounded by greenery. Back on the ground, I notice that the paths are mostly paved with blue bricks, and towering trees are everywhere, giving the illusion of being in a forest. In the lakeside corridor, the flower windows cast green shadows, dancing with the bamboo and banana plants. The lake's surface is dotted with leaves of various sizes and shapes, and many visitors gather by the lake. A tree lies horizontally across the lake, lush and leafy. Tourists holding creative ice cream, wearing hairpins, and dressed in Hanfu are taking photos under the tree. The tree is really big; it feels like it would take three or four people to embrace it. While marveling at the size of the tree, suddenly a child shouts, 'Look, a squirrel!' Following his finger to the branches, I see nothing. 'Quick, it ran over there!' other passersby also call out. I push up my glasses and join in the search. Haha, finally spotted it! Moving on, we discover a different scene, with two hydrangea trees blooming outside the flower window. Unknowingly, we come to the most crowded spot, 'How can a fish know the joy of fish?' Indeed. Without realizing it, we seem to be closer to the mountaintop. Suddenly, clouds and mist swirl around us; it turns out to be a place of bustling incense burning. We seem to have entered an ancient temple, with the statues of the Four Heavenly Kings looking majestic, and the stone bridge over the gateway is very gentle. The ornate caisson ceiling, the clear inscriptions. Outside the Imperial Stele Pavilion, there are more people in a hurry, eager to make the most of their time to climb the mountain. Took a photo in front of the 'Second Best Spring in the World' sign. Looking at the spring water that hasn't dried up, I recall Lu Yu's 'The Classic of Tea' and wonder if anyone is enjoying tea here. Then I see several sets of tables, chairs, and tea sets on the slope behind, suggesting that more than one or two people have enjoyed tea here. Tips: 1. There are connected attractions on both sides of the main road; you can go up the mountain on the right and down on the left. 2. Tickets can be purchased in advance. I bought mine on Ctrip, which was five yuan cheaper than those bought by tourists on other platforms on-site. 3. There is also Xihui Park nearby, but if you have average stamina, especially with children, it's not recommended to try to visit everything in one go. 4. If you want to check in at Chunshenjian, it's not recommended to go now, as there is no water, and you can only see scattered rocks. (Coincidentally met some gardeners planting irises, who said that water would flow only after heavy rain) 5. For dining and shopping, it's recommended to do so in the ancient town, as there are more choices and the prices are cheaper than on the mountain. 6. Food recommendations: Silver thread noodles, tofu pudding, ribs, zanzi, xiaolongbao.

Strolling through the ancient town of Huishan, which was founded during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, I visited the simple and serene Jichang Garden, and also saw the Second Spring in the World, which is related to the classic erhu solo piece 'Moon Reflected on the Second Spring'... Seeing these cultural districts with a long history was very rewarding! After leaving the scenic area, I also saw the 'Panda Green Sakura', which is known as the 'panda' of the cherry blossom world.

Wuxi | Before the cherry blossoms at Turtle Head Isle are in full bloom, why not visit this place first to see the 🌸? The cherry blossoms at Turtle Head Isle are mostly not yet blooming, so what other good places are there to visit in Wuxi🤔? Today, I'm sharing a great Wuxi citywalk spot, XiHui Park, which is located inside the Hui Mountain Ancient Town scenic area, and you can visit both at the same time🎉. Hui Mountain is not very high, you can climb slowly👣, or you can choose to take the cable car🚡, shuttle through the woods, and overlook the cityscape of Wuxi from the top🤩. The weekend weather is just right, so hurry up and call your friends to set off～ Transportation: Subway line 4 Hui Mountain Ancient Town Station Exit 6 Ticket: XiHui Park 10 yuan (Hui Mountain Ancient Town is free) Cable car: One-way 40 yuan, round-trip 60 yuan (children below 1.5 meters half price, below 1 meter free) City outskirts day trip Natural scenery sharing Beauty on the journey Photography Urban exploration plan Cityscape Weekly mountain climbing Parent-child trip Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai parent-child trip Wuxi Wuxi travel Hui Mountain Ancient Town Wuxi Hui Mountain

Xihui Park, also known as Xihui Scenic Area, is located in the western suburbs of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. It was established in 1958 and covers an area of 90 hectares. It is a comprehensive large-scale garden that integrates numerous cultural relics and comfortable leisure and entertainment. There are more than 20 famous historical sites scattered among the mountains and fields, such as the second spring of the Tang Dynasty, the Golden Lotus Bridge of the Song Dynasty, the ancient garden of the Ming Dynasty, the Yugong Valley, the ancient temple of the Southern Dynasty, the Hui Mountain Temple, and the place where the Lord of the Spring and Autumn Period drank horses--Huang Gongjian, Xishan and Huishan look at each other across the mountain lake. Wuxi Xihui Park, the park ticket is 10 yuan, Xihui cableway, it is recommended to buy a round trip, adults 60 yuan, children 30 yuan (tickets are required for more than 1 meter), it is said that there are many people queuing on weekends, we went on weekdays, very few people, come and sit! There is nothing interesting on the top of the mountain, just a small viewing platform for taking pictures, mainly to experience the colorful small cable car with the baby! Go up and enjoy the greenery, go down and see the city scenery!

Huishan Ancient Town Cultural Relics and Historic Area includes Huishan Temple, Tianxia Second Spring, Jichang Garden, Erquan Academy, Bishan Yushe, Huaxiaozi Temple, Yugong Valley and other scenic spots. It gathers the historical sites and cultural heritage of the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. It displays a variety of cultural forms such as temple culture, tea spring culture, classical garden, college culture, and ancestral culture. It is a place where literati and emperors will linger on each other and is the core and essence of Huishan ancient town scenic spot.

Located on the inner Xishan Mountain in Xihui Park, Longguang Tower is a champion tower. It was built in the early Ming Dynasty and has undergone many damages and restorations. Today it is an octagonal seven-story brick-concrete structure. It has been closed for 10 years due to years of disrepair. After receiving good news, Longguang Tower is expected to reopen at the end of this month, and everyone can visit the tower again!

Know no, know whether it should be green and red, but the sea is still the same! The annual cherry blossom season, people began to variety, chasing cherry blossoms around the country. In fact, this season is not only the cherry blossoms, but also the silkworms are also beginning to bloom, the safflower green leaves complement each other, more charming and very charming.

Xihui Park in Wuxi is a good place to learn about the local customs of Wuxi. There are ancient towns, temples, gardens and many historical allusions. Xihui Park is named after two hills, namely Xishan and Huishan. Huishan Temple has been the first ancient temple in Wuxi since ancient times. It was built in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and has a history of more than 1,500 years. During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the incense was strong, and there were 1,048 in the heyday. Jianchangyuan is a Ming Dynasty Jiangnan garden in Xihui Park. The essence of the deep Jiangnan garden is fascinating. Emperor Qianlong liked this garden very much. After returning to Beijing, he built a harmonic garden in the Summer Palace, which is a replica of the garden. The opposite of Changchang Park is a quiet Erquan Academy, a typical Jiangnan ancient building. The ancient ginkgo tree in front of the Huishan Temple has a history of more than 600 years. In the history of more than a thousand years, Huishan Temple was devastated six times and was finally destroyed during the war years of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The area where Xihui Park is located has many monuments and spans thousands of years. It is built continuously and is called the open-air museum of Wuxi. Huishan Spring in the park, there is a more widely known name, called "The Second Spring of the World", which is the Emperor Qianlong. Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty once tasted tea here, and he was full of praise. In modern times, Wu Bing folk musician A Bing created the Erhu song "Two Springs Reflecting the Moon" with the material of Erquan.