Did you notice I came to Huishan Ancient Town?

💃 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.