[2025 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for The Second Spring Under Heaven (Updated May)

Must-See Highlights｜Photo-Shoot-Worthy Landmarks with a 100% Success Rate 1️⃣ Ancestral Hall Complex in Huishan Ancient Town: The largest open-air "Ancestral Hall Museum" in China, with over 120 Ming and Qing Dynasty ancestral halls scattered throughout. Wear Hanfu and take ancient-style photos in front of Mr. Ni Yunlin's Ancestral Hall, and encounter a clay figurine workshop to experience making clay figurines. 2️⃣ Night Tour of the Grand Canal on Nanchang Street: Take a boat through the "Jiangnan Water Alley," with red lanterns reflected in the water + neon bar street. Capture the same atmosphere as "Spirited Away" when the lights come on at night. 3️⃣ Jichang Garden's Landscape Aesthetics: One of the four famous Jiangnan gardens that Emperor Qianlong visited six times during his visits to Jiangnan. The rockery streams + ancient trees reach the sky. Avoid the crowds and take empty shots in the early morning. 4️⃣ Xuntang Ancient Town's Niche Secret Realm: A lesser-known and beautiful Republic of China-style water town, with bluestone roads + white walls and black tiles. Wear a cheongsam to take retro Republic of China-style photos. 5️⃣ Dangkou Ancient Town's Authentic Atmosphere: The reflection of the double bridge in the morning mist, and the must-try flavors of the ancient town: Wansan Pork Knuckle + Fried Vegetable Cake. Essential Route｜2-Day Immersive Experience DAY1 Ancient Charm Culture Route 🔸 8:00 Enjoy morning tea at Huishan Ancient Town (tofu pudding + steamed buns), and climb Xishan Longguang Pagoda to overlook the entire city. 🔸 10:00 Visit Jichang Garden and the Second Spring Under Heaven, and check out the same spot as in "Rattan." 🔸 14:00 Take a cruise on Nanchang Street (departing from Nanchansi Wharf on Line A) to photograph the riverside residences on both sides of the canal. 🔸 19:00 Take night shots of the red lanterns on Nanchang Street, and eat Sanfengqiao braised spareribs + Muguiying rice cakes. DAY2 Waterside Town Atmosphere Route 🔹 8:00 Drive for 1 hr to Dangkou Ancient Town, enjoy the morning mist over the double bridge + Shen Hall's ancient residence, and taste freshly roasted Wansan Pork Knuckle. 🔹 12:00 Cycle through the chrysanthemum fields in Shanlian Village, and drink morning tea with crab roe soup dumplings. 🔹 16:00 Take sunset silhouette photos in Xuntang Ancient Town, and enjoy a boat ride + listening to Pingtan storytelling in a teahouse. Practical Guide｜Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 🚗 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Wuxi Station, and take Metro Line 2 directly to Huishan Ancient Town; parking fee is CNY 10/day for self-driving. The Ancient Canal cruise is divided into Line A/B, with Line A having a more stunning night view (departures after 18:30). 🏡 Accommodation: Song Art Hotel: Next to Huishan Ancient Town, with artistic design + Zen courtyard. Xuntang Shuxiang Mansion: Converted from an ancient residence, with a view of the water town from the window. 🍜 Food Hit List: ✔️ Must-try: Huishan Tofu Pudding (CNY 5/bowl), Xishengyuan Steamed Buns, Plum Blossom Cake (old stall in Dacheng Lane). ❌ Avoid: "Internet-famous bamboo tube milk tea" in the scenic area (heavy saccharin flavor). ⚠️ Tips: Book the Huishan Ancient Town clay figurine experience in advance (CNY 50/person), and wear plain clothes for better photos. Nanchang Street bar street has high minimum spending requirements, so it is recommended to go to the second floor of the "Mao Kong" bookstore to take panoramic photos.

#ChinaTravelMoment #ChinaTravel #Wuxi #Jiangsu Huishan Ancient Town Tianxiajie Spring "Tianxiajie Spring" (天下第二泉) is an expression referring to **Huishan Spring (惠山泉)** located in Huishan Ancient Town (惠山古镇), a famous tourist destination in Wuxi, China. The name means "the second most famous spring in the world", and this spring is known as one of the most famous springs in China. This spring is famous for its clear and clean water, along with the beautiful natural scenery of Wuxi. Many people visit here to enjoy the clean water and the quiet atmosphere around it. The name "Tianxiajie Spring" is given to this spring because it is not only clear and clean, but also has historical value and traditions that have been passed down since ancient times. This name is mainly used as a representative attraction in the Huishan Ancient Town area, and is imprinted on tourists as a place where they can feel both the beauty of nature and historical significance.

💃 With a whisper of "spring's not over yet," I've arrived in true Jiangnan. Wuxi's 🪷spring is pink, with the wind carrying cherry blossoms🌸 from Yuantouzhu. I've stayed up late to put together this Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town and surrounding area travel guide for you ⤵️ 1. Huishan Ancient Town 🩷Features: Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, 108 ancestral halls (such as the Fan Zhongyan Ancestral Hall), rich ancient town atmosphere, lively and bustling, visited by emperors 7 times. 💚Free areas: Historical and cultural district (Huishan Straight Street, Huishan Cross Street). ❤‍🩹Paid attractions: Tickets required for some ancestral halls, combined tickets for Xihui Scenic Area include core attractions. 2. Jichang Garden -❤Features: One of the four famous gardens of Jiangnan, inscription by Emperor Qianlong, red maple trees and shimmering lake, stunning garden scenery. 🧡 Location: Inside Xihui Park, requires a combined ticket for Xihui Scenic Area (CNY 70). 3. Second Spring Under Heaven -💛Features: Popular check-in spot, admire plump koi, related to the story of Erquan Yingyue (Moon Reflected on Second Spring), perfect for tea and fish viewing. -💚Location: Inside Xihui Scenic Area. 4. Huishan Temple 💙Features: Thousand-year-old temple, Southern Dynasty style, towering ginkgo trees, full of ancient charm. 💙Location: Inside Xihui Scenic Area. 5. Xihui Park 💙Includes: Jichang Garden, Second Spring Under Heaven, Huishan Temple, Yingshan Lake, etc. Take the cable car for a bird's-eye view of Wuxi (CNY 25 one-way). 6. Huishan Ancient Town Ancestral Hall Complex 💜Features: Grand scale, well-preserved, 108 ancestral halls showcasing Jiangnan ancestral hall culture. (II) Core Attractions for a Three-Day Tour of Wuxi 1. Nanchan Temple 🩷Features: Night views, snack street, experience Wuxi clay figurine making, free admission. 2. Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area ❤Core highlights: Lingshan Grand Buddha (climb 218 steps to touch the Buddha's foot), Brahma Palace (glass dome and Auspicious Song performance), Nine Dragons Bathing the Buddha (daily performances at 10:00am/2:00pm). 🧡Tickets: CNY 210. 3. Nianhuawan Zen Town 💛Features: Tang and Song dynasty style architecture, evening light show and Zen performances (starting at 6:30pm), experience sutra copying, flower arranging, and other activities. 🩵Tickets: Night tickets from CNY 89, recommend staying at a guesthouse within the scenic area. 4. Yuantouzhu 💚Features: Core area of Taihu Lake, includes Taihu Fairy Island boat tour (CNY 85 ticket includes boat fare), stunning cherry blossom valley in spring, and sunset views from Changchun Bridge. 5. Liyuan Garden 💙 Features: Legendary site of Fan Li and Xi Shi, Thousand Steps Corridor built along the lake, lotus flowers bloom in summer and autumn, tickets CNY 45. 6. Nanchang Street Historical and Cultural District 🩵Features: Artistic district along the ancient Grand Canal, night boat tours (CNY 60/person), experience the lights and sounds of the oars. 🎫Ticket Information 1. Huishan Ancient Town Area ❣️Free: Main gate, historical and cultural district (Huishan Straight Street, Huishan Cross Street). 💕Combined ticket for Xihui Scenic Area (cultural relics area): CNY 70, includes Jichang Garden, Second Spring Under Heaven, Huishan Temple, Xihui Park, etc. 💞Xihui Scenic Area (Xihui Park): CNY 10, includes Yingshan Lake, etc. 2. Other attractions for the three-day tour 💖- Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area: CNY 210. 💖- Nianhuawan night ticket: From CNY 89. 💖- Yuantouzhu: CNY 85 (includes boat tour). 💖- Liyuan Garden: CNY 45. 💖- Nanchan Temple, Nanchang Street: Free. ⛔Route Planning (I) One-Day Huishan Ancient Town Route🔽 Guhuashan Gate entrance → China Clay Figurine Museum → Baoshan Bridge → Huishan Ancient Town Ancestral Hall Complex → Jichang Garden → Erquan Academy → Huishan Temple → Second Spring Under Heaven → Xiuzhang Pavilion → Xihui Park → Ah Bing's Tomb → Yingshan Lake → Xiuzhang Street → Historical and cultural district (free strolling and snacks). (II) Three-Day Wuxi Tour Route ☀Day 1: Huishan Ancient Town + Xihui Scenic Area + Nanchan Temple night view Huishan Ancient Town (free visit to ancestral halls and historical district) → Xihui Park (visit Jichang Garden, Second Spring Under Heaven, CNY 70 combined ticket) → Evening Nanchan Temple night market (snacks, clay figurines). ☀Day 2: Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area + Nianhuawan Zen Town Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area (full day, CNY 210, see the Grand Buddha, Brahma Palace performance) → Evening Nianhuawan (night ticket, stay at a guesthouse in the scenic area, watch the light show and Zen performances). ☀Day 3: Taihu Lake scenery + Grand Canal ancient charm Yuantouzhu (CNY 85, boat trip to Taihu Fairy Island, enjoy cherry blossoms/sunset) → Liyuan Garden (CNY 45, Thousand Steps Corridor) → Nanchang Street (night tour of the ancient Grand Canal, boat trip CNY 60). ⚠️Important Notes - Some river sections in Huishan Ancient Town are currently being cleaned and may be dry. Focus on land-based attractions like ancestral halls and gardens. - Advance booking is required for Zen activities in Nianhuawan (such as sutra copying and flower arranging). Accommodation at guesthouses within the scenic area includes some experiential activities. - Wuxi cuisine is generally sweet and rich in flavor. Inform restaurants in advance if you prefer adjustments.

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!🥳

One of the sub-venues of the 2025 Spring Festival Gala is in Wuxi, and the stage is located in Jichang Garden, a famous classical garden in Wuxi. The Airport Garden is the most famous garden in Wuxi and one of the famous Jiangnan classical gardens. It has a long history, unique gardening techniques, and extremely beautiful scenery. It can be said to be a model work that blends lake and mountain scenery. During this year's Spring Festival, Gala and Lantern Festival, Wuxi Jichang Garden shined brightly, displaying the softness, delicacy and passion of Jiangnan culture to the fullest, allowing people to feel the beauty of Jiangnan culture. This also makes Wuxi one of the popular tourist destinations in 2025. [Cute] As early as the Qing Dynasty, when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he had a special liking for Jichang Garden. Every time he came to Wuxi, he had to stay in Jichang Garden to appreciate the beautiful scenery here. After leaving Wuxi, Emperor Qianlong was still obsessed with Jichang Garden. Later, when he was building the Summer Palace, he ordered craftsmen to replicate a garden in the Summer Palace according to the drawings of Jichang Garden. This shows how much Emperor Qianlong loved this garden. [Yeah] Jichang Garden is located in Xihui Scenic Area, Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi. Currently, Huishan Ancient Town is open to tourists free of charge, but Jichang Garden requires a separate ticket. The ticket price is 70 yuan, which includes Jichang Garden, Ancient Huishan Temple, the Second Spring in the World, Huishan Mountain Climbing, Xihui Park and other attractions. [Coke]

Even after the Spring Festival Gala, Wuxi's already famous attractions like Huishan Ancient Town, Qingming Bridge, Nanchang Street, Yuantouzhu, and Plum Garden have become even more popular! It even made me, a Suzhou native, want to experience the post-Spring Festival Gala Wuxi craze. March 1st fell on a weekend, coinciding with "February 2nd, Dragon Head-Raising Day," and the temperature suddenly rose by 10°, turning early spring into early summer, making people feel happy and energetic. Huishan Ancient Town was bustling with people. The originally quiet ancient buildings and streets, such as the Huishan Temple from the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the renowned "Second Spring Under Heaven," and the Ming Dynasty Jichang Garden, were crowded with tourists, most of whom were searching for traces of the Spring Festival Gala and taking photos. Qingming Bridge and Nanchang Street were the core areas of the Wuxi sub-venue for the Year of the Snake Spring Festival Gala. The long bluestone roads, winding rivers, unique shops and restaurants, colorful lanterns, and ubiquitous Spring Festival Gala photo-op signs allowed people to find their own joy and cultural resonance. A trip to Wuxi is incomplete without a culinary experience. Wang Xing Ji's steamed buns and magnolia cakes, and Xishengyuan's mixed wontons are must-try delicacies. Enjoying these treats by the river in the ancient town while admiring the Jiangnan scenery offers a unique charm.

#favouriteitinerary The Second Best Spring Under Heaven, located within Jichang Garden, is a renowned spring that inspired the famous erhu piece "Moon Reflected in Second Spring." This scenic spot is celebrated for its crystal-clear waters and tranquil surroundings, making it a cherished destination for visitors. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, the Second Best Spring Under Heaven is a captivating and culturally significant landmark. Its association with the iconic erhu composition adds to its allure, making it a must-visit for music enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

This guide will take you on a journey through time! Want to unlock the tranquility of "Ancient Jiangnan Charm" and step into a time tunnel? Huishan Ancient Town, a hidden gem nestled in the bustling city of Wuxi, is home to ancestral halls, ancient streets, gardens... every corner feels like a journey back in time! This guide will take you through this time tunnel to experience the classic elegance of Jiangnan. **🏨 Accommodation in the Ancient Town:** Staying in a guesthouse within Huishan Ancient Town is highly recommended, with an average price of 200/night. Open your window to enjoy the ancient street views and fall asleep to the gentle breeze. For budget travelers, express hotels in Wuxi city center are available at around 150/night, and getting up early the next day to enter the town is also a good option. **🚲 Slow Travel Through the Ancient Town:** Walking + shared bikes, 50 yuan is enough for 3 days of travel! Shuttle through the alleys of the ancient town, experience the lively atmosphere of Jiangnan, and encounter hidden gourmet food stalls. **🍜 Wuxi Cuisine:** * Wuxi Small Steamed Buns: Thin skin and juicy filling, enjoy authentic flavors for just 20 yuan per person! * Braised Pork Ribs: Sweet but not greasy, eat your fill for only 30 yuan per person! * Stuffed Fried Gluten Balls: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, a satisfying treat for 15 yuan per person! **🎫 Recommended Attractions:** * Huishan Ancient Town: Ancestral halls, ancient streets, gardens... the entrance fee is 80 yuan. It is recommended to spend a day exploring the classic elegance of Jiangnan. * Jichang Garden: One of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, the entrance fee is 30 yuan. Experience the exquisite and elegant ancient garden. * Huishan Spring: The second best spring in China, free entry. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the ancient town. **⚠️ Tips:** * Don't buy souvenirs in the scenic area! Go to the local markets for cheaper and more authentic products. * The stone-paved roads in the ancient town are uneven, so wear comfortable shoes and take sun protection measures. * Remember to bring your camera to capture these beautiful moments!

Stepping into Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi is like stepping into that era. The white walls and black tiles are arranged in an orderly manner, with stone roads winding through them, and each stone slab is engraved with the traces of time. The street is lined with shops, and the aroma of traditional snacks is everywhere, including Huishan oil pastry, osmanthus cake, youzanzi and Wuxi xiaolongbao, which are full of Jiangnan flavor. Jichang Garden is hidden in a corner of the ancient town, with rockery and ponds complementing each other, and winding corridors, fully displaying the exquisiteness of Jiangnan gardens. As we move along the river, the boats slowly pass by, creating ripples that form a vivid picture with the weeping willows on the shore. The Second Largest Spring in the World and Huishan Temple are also within the park. Huishan Ancient Town is a must-see attraction. The park area is very large and the surrounding attractions are all connected together. You can eat, drink and have fun here all day long.

Huishan Temple was built in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It was originally the "Lishan Cottage" of Zhan Ting, the right minister of the Southern Dynasty Liu Song. In the first year of Jingping in the Liu Song Dynasty, the cottage was converted into a monk's house, called "Huashan Jingshe". In the third year of Datong in the Liang Dynasty, Huashan Jingshe was changed to Huishan Temple. The ancient relics preserved in the temple include: Tang and Song stone sutra pillars, Vajra Hall, Xianghua Bridge, Sun and Moon Pool, Jinlian Bridge, Jinlian Pool, Yubei Pavilion, Ting Song Stone Bed, Ancient Ginkgo Tree, Datong Hall, Zhulu Mountain House, Yunqi Building, etc. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, Huishan Temple was very popular, and the temple area included Yugu Valley and Jichang Garden, with as many as 1,098 monk houses. The ancient relics preserved in the temple include: Tang and Song stone sutra pillars, Vajra Hall, Xianghua Bridge, Sun and Moon Pool, Jinlian Bridge, Jinlian Pool, Yubei Pavilion, Ting Song Stone Bed, Ancient Ginkgo Tree, Datong Hall, Zhulu Mountain House, Yunqi Building, etc. The Second Spring Under Heaven

Huishan Ancient Town is centered around Huishan Ancient Temple, and connects Erquan Jichang Garden, Huishan Town, Huishan Zhi Street, Heng Street, and Huishan Clay Figurine Museum. The overall planning and development of the area is rich in historical and cultural significance. The proposed development area extends from the Second Spring Under Heaven in the west to Huangbudun in the east, from the north side of Longguang Pagoda in the south to Tonghui West Road in the north, covering an area of about 70 hectares. The main line of the development will be the northern section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Wuxi, extending the famous scenic spots of Jichang Garden, Erquan, and Huishan Temple in Xihui Scenic Area. The core development will focus on the temple culture buildings composed of Huishan Heng Street, Zhi Street, and Sitangjing North and South Rivers, creating an ancient town garden cultural tourism street area with beautiful scenery, rich attractions, deep cultural heritage, and strong Jiangnan style. The main body of Huishan Cultural Relics Area is located in the current Xihui Scenic Area, covering an area of about 70,000 square meters. The southern part of Jichang Garden and the restoration of Shaobao Academy and other temples have been completed. After the protection and restoration of Huishan Temple, Huaxiaozi Temple, and Erquan Scenic Area are completed before 2004, the entire Huishan Cultural Relics Area will be declared a national key cultural relic protection unit, centered around Jichang Garden. The main body of Huishan Ancient Town Style Area is located in Huishan Heng Street, Zhi Street, and Huishan Bang area east of Baoshan Bridge, covering an area of about 150,000 square meters. Through the reintegration of various buildings and environmental management in the area, the traditional style of the original Huishan Ancient Town will be restored, centered around Huishan Ancient Temple Group. Two traditional ancient streets, two alleys, and Huishan Bang water tourism channel will be formed along the banks of Huishan Bang, creating a Huishan Ancient Style Area extending from the east side of Jichang Garden to Huangbudun.

📝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 Huishan Ancient Town 🏮 Huishan Scenic Area, a sub-venue of the Spring Festival Gala 🚇 Huishan Ancient Town Station on Metro Line 4, Exit 6 is the entrance to the ancient town ⛩️ 🎫 Free admission to the ancient town 🐍 Huishan Ancient Town, one of the sub-venues of the Spring Festival Gala in Wuxi during the Year of the Snake 🏯 The Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area is quite large. I was a little confused when I first went there, so I did some research and am sharing it with you. 🏯 The Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area is divided into four tour areas: 1️⃣ Historical Sites Area (Xihui Scenic Area), which includes several attractions, with the Ming Dynasty Jichang Garden, the Southern Dynasty Huishan Temple, and the Tang Dynasty Second Spring Under Heaven as the core, as well as the Erquan Academy, the Chinese Azalea Garden, and more. Tickets are CNY 70 (including Xihui Park tickets). 2️⃣ Xihui Scenic Area - Xihui Park, tickets are CNY 10. 3️⃣ Historical and Cultural District, the ancient town area, where the Spring Festival Gala Lantern Festival is free 🆓. 4️⃣ Mountain Forest Reserve: Xishan and Huishan, free hiking, Xihui Cableway is CNY 20 for a one-way trip and CNY 40 for a round trip, and there is a Longguang Pagoda on the top of Xishan. 🗺 To check in to the ancient town area, you can navigate to the Renjie Diling Archway to reach the river and see the lanterns 🌆. 🚇 Exit 6 of the metro is the entrance to the scenic area, where there is a check-in wall with the words "Wuxi" on it. It is not just simple text, but the design of the text incorporates some of the attractions in Wuxi. 🚶 Walk straight along the road, which is similar to other ancient streets, with some shops along the street, but the buildings are quite beautiful. As the Spring Festival approaches, there are also lanterns hanging, which are also quite beautiful. 🎊 When you arrive at the Renjie Diling Archway, you will reach the river. 🏮 You can always trust the aesthetic of the Spring Festival Gala. The sub-venue of the Spring Festival Gala is really beautiful! Red and yellow lanterns are hung on the trees, and there are fish lanterns on the river (not yet lit). It is recommended to wait until the evening, when the lanterns are lit at around 5:00 pm. It is really beautiful after the lanterns are lit. This area is not very large, so you can walk around the river and not miss the beautiful scenery. It is really beautiful 🎊. 📸 Press the shutter and capture the light and shadow in the viewfinder. 🙏 Thank you for stopping by, and I invite you to explore this beautiful world with me.

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!

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!

The Second Best Spring in the World. Located in Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, the Second Best Spring in the World is a scenic spot filled with poetic charm and beautiful legends. Not only does it boast clear spring water, but it also features quaint garden architecture. The spring was excavated during the Tang Dynasty, and the famous tea scholar of the Tang Dynasty, Lu Yu, after tasting its water, believed it to be excellent for brewing tea and named it the 'Second Best Spring in the World'. If you are a person who loves tea culture, then the Second Best Spring in Huishan Ancient Town is definitely worth a visit.

Visit Huishan Temple, next to which is the second largest spring in the world. It is said that Huishan Spring was tasted by Lu Yu in the Tang Dynasty of China, so it was also called Lu Zi Spring. It was named "the second best spring in the world" by Emperor Qianlong. Huishan Spring was dug by Wuxi magistrate Jingcheng from the first to the twelfth year of the Dali period of the Tang Dynasty (766-777). Huishan got its name because Huizhao, an ancient monk from the Western Regions, once built a hut and practiced Buddhism nearby. In ancient times, the words "Hui" and "Hui" were used interchangeably, so it was called Huishan. The spring water of Huishan originates from Ruobing Cave and flows out as a spring underground. The spring pool was first enclosed and divided into two pools, the upper and middle pools. The upper pool is octagonal in shape, with eight small square pillars and eight stone slabs embedded in them as railings. The pool is more than three feet deep. The spring water in the pool is of very good quality, transparent, sweet and delicious. The middle pool is adjacent to the upper pool. It is square in shape, with clear water and a unique flavor. In the Song Dynasty, a large rectangular pond was dug at the bottom, which was actually a fish pond. Yang Li, a sculptor in the Ming Dynasty, carved a Chi head on the wall of the lower pool. This Chi head looks like a dragon but is not a dragon. It is commonly known as the stone dragon head. The spring water in the middle pool flows into the large pool through the stone dragon head and gushes out all year round. In front of the pond, there is Yilan Hall for tea lovers to enjoy tea. Su Dongpo once wrote a poem here: "With the dust on your feet, one step into Yilan Hall." According to legend, Lu Yu of the Tang Dynasty rated the world's water into twenty grades, and Huishan Spring was ranked the second best spring in the world. Later, famous tea masters in the Tang Dynasty such as Liu Bochu and Zhang Youxin all recommended Huishan Spring as the second best spring in the world, so people also called it Erquan. Li Shen, a poet in the mid-Tang Dynasty, once praised it: "In front of Huishan Academy, beneath the pines and bamboos, there is a sweet and refreshing spring. It is the elixir of life that can clear the skin and bones. It can clear your mind and make tea with this water, which is full of fragrance." During the reign of Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, this spring water became a tribute to the court. Zhao Mengfu, a Hanlin scholar and great calligrapher in the Yuan Dynasty, wrote five large characters "The Second Best Spring in the World" specifically for Huishan Spring, which are still well preserved on the back wall of the spring pavilion. At that time, Zhao Mengfu also chanted a poem about this spring: "The Huishan Spring in the ancient temple of the Southern Dynasties, I came here with tea to find the second spring, I am greedy for the emperor's grace and should go north, the wild flowers and birds are lingering."

🌈For a spring outing to admire the flowers, if you're around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, why not visit one of Wuxi's top ten historical attractions, Jichang Garden. Jichang Garden 🏷Ticket: 70RMB 🕰Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30, Weekends until 17:00 📍Address: No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 🚇Transportation: Exit 6 of Hui Mountain Ancient Town on Metro Line 4 😎Tour Route Entrance of Jichang Garden — Fenggu Xingwo — Woyun Hall — Jieru Peak — Lingxu Pavilion — Xianyue Pavilion — Zhiyu Olive — Qixing Bridge — Jiashu Hall — Bayin Stream — Jiushi Terrace — Hanzhen Zhai — Bingli Hall — Exit 💕Tour Guide 👉Enter from Hui Nan Ancient Town, right at the entrance is a gathering place for flowers, with potted plants from various cities, perfect for taking photos. Enter the garden from the entrance of Jichang Garden. 👇Turn right and start the tour counterclockwise. The whole garden is a villa-style classical garden. You can overlook the flowers at the entrance from the pavilion at the entrance. Then follow the path, which is basically centered around the lake, surrounded by greenery and reflections on the water. Many photo shoots take place here. There are many long corridors and pavilions, where you can rest if you're tired. Woyun Hall and Bingli Hall are also decorated with many fresh flowers. 👉At places like Zhiyu Barrier with small bridges and flowing water, there are many koi fish. After touring around, you can visit the Huaxiaozi Shrine and the Second Best Spring in the World, where the koi fish are quite large. Then to the left, there is a place for tea drinking, 30 per cup, where you can sit and enjoy slowly. The whole garden takes about 2-3 hours to tour, and when you exit on the left, you'll be directly at Xishan Park, where you can continue to have fun. 🌺Flower Appreciation Information Azaleas, crabapple flowers, green cherry blossoms, a collection of flowers at the entrance of Jichang Garden, various flowers at the entrance of Huishan Temple, cherry trees at the exit, the flower viewing season is basically from April to May. ⭐️Attraction Recommendations Bingli Hall: Hall, stele corridor, pool with flowers and trees, picturesque. Bayin Stream: Artificial mountain with flowing water, winding through the rocky paths, with the sound of water beneath your feet, like music. The Second Best Spring in the World: Koi fish swim in the pool, the erhu piece 'Moon Reflection in Erquan' originated here. Zhiyu Barrier: Sit leisurely in the corridor, with beautiful views right before your eyes.

Huishan Ancient Town has a scenic spot that charges an admission fee... Xihui Scenic Spot, mainly because there is a mountain, and the top of the gate is inscribed with 'The First Mountain in the South of the Yangtze River', and there are two springs, known as the second best springs in the world, hence the fee? Of course, there is also a Huishan Temple, where a 'Royal Stele' is located, which is also worth appreciating. The scenic area is not very large, but it has ancestral halls and lanes, mountains and waters, the scenery is pleasant, and the culture is even more worth learning.

🦌 The beautiful Huishan Ancient Town is only seven or eight minutes' drive from the city center of Wuxi. It is a bit surprising that such a well-preserved ancient relic can still be retained in the city. Coming to Huishan Ancient Town, the most worth seeing are naturally the second spring in the world, Jichang Garden and Huishan. 🔸The second spring in the world Blind Abing's song "Erquan Yingyue" made Huishan's "second spring in the world" famous. In fact, as early as the Tang Dynasty, "Tea Saint" Lu Yu rated it as "the second in the world". After more than a thousand years, the spring is still gurgling and clear. Su Shi, who likes to drink tea, even came to taste it specially and wrote the poem "Alone with a small moon in the sky, come to try the second spring in the world." 🔸Jichang Garden The scenery of Jichang Garden unfolds around a pond, with mountain shadows, tower shadows, pavilion shadows, pavilion shadows, tree shadows, flower shadows, and bird shadows all converging in the pond. The hill on the north side of the pond, with tall trees and shrubs, connects with the peaks of Huishan, and the reflection of Longguang Tower in the water forms "mountain pond tower shadow". Looking up, the two famous mountains of Wuxi, Xishan and Huishan, seem to be in the garden, making Jichang Garden a model of garden borrowing scenery. 🔸Huishan Temple After enjoying Jichang Garden, there is another must-visit place, that is, the 1500-year-old Huishan Temple. Here, as early as the Tang and Song dynasties, the incense was continuous and it was in its heyday. Inside Huishan Temple, there is also a 600-year-old ancient ginkgo tree. In late autumn, the leaves turn yellow, which is very impressive. Tourists who come to see this tree are endless and compete to take pictures with it. 🔸Huishan Huishan has a long history and profound cultural heritage. As early as the Southern Dynasty, it was named "Lishan". During the Qing Dynasty, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong came to Huishan many times and had a special affection for Huishan. They also gave Huishan a great reputation, considering Huishan to be quiet and elegant, and praised Huishan as "the first mountain in the south of the Yangtze River". At the entrance of Xihui Scenic Area, you can see the plaque of "The First Mountain in the South of the Yangtze River". 🍂 In the early autumn of the south of the Yangtze River, it is still green. Walking in the ancient town, there are various kinds of food to accompany you. Many of the food are intangible cultural heritage that has been passed down locally. The ancient town of a thousand years, the intangible cultural heritage of a thousand years. The coexistence of cultural heritage and fireworks, this is Wuxi, this is Huishan Ancient Town.

Now that November has arrived, it welcomes the most beautiful autumn in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Ginkgo, maple leaves, from green to yellow to red gradient, rendering into an autumn oil painting.