[2025 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for Jichang Garden (Updated Apr)

Wuxi's old village offers a glimpse into traditional Chinese life with its charming streets, ancient architecture, and serene canals. Nestled in the Jiangnan region, the village is famous for its picturesque scenery, featuring elegant stone bridges and historical buildings that date back hundreds of years. Walking through the narrow alleys, you can explore local handicrafts, taste authentic street food, and enjoy the peaceful ambiance. The village’s slow pace and beautiful gardens offer a refreshing contrast to modern city life. It’s a perfect destination for travelers seeking cultural immersion and a deep connection to China’s rich history. #trip #China #instatravel

💃 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.

#discoverchina China’s Best-Preserved Ming Dynasty Garden - Built in 1506–1521 by Qin Jin (a Ming minister), later perfected by his great-grandson Qin Yao – a garden designer so obsessed he spent 20 years tweaking it. - UNESCO-listed as the only Jiangnan garden honored by three Qing emperors (Kangxi, Qianlong, and Jiaqing all left calligraphy here). 📍 Location: No. 70 Huishan Street, Wuxi, Jiangsu 🕒 Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Apr–Oct) | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Nov–Mar) 🎫 Admission: ¥70 🚇 Transport: - Metro: Line 4 to Huishan Station, Exit 2 (15-min walk) - From Shanghai: High-speed train to Wuxi Station (30min) + taxi (20min)

#discoverchina Just got back from an amazing weekend in Wuxi! 😍 If you're planning a visit, here's a glimpse into my experience: Where to Stay: The Lakefront Commercial Street and Sanyang Square areas are perfect for accommodation. Plenty of food and shopping around! 🍽️ Day 1: Arrived in Wuxi and had lunch near Lakefront Commercial Street, then spent the afternoon exploring the Lihu Lake Light Park and Nanchang Street. 🌇 Day 2: Visited Nanchang Temple, Huishan Ancient Town, Xihui Park, and Jichang Garden. The history and culture here are amazing! 🏛️ About the sights: Nanchang Temple: Free entry, open 7 AM to 4:50 PM. It's a smaller temple but full of spiritual energy. Don’t miss the small food street outside for tasty snacks! 🏯 Huishan Ancient Town: Open 8 AM to 4:30 PM. This historic spot, combined with Jichang Garden and Xihui Park, gives you a great look at the traditional charm of Wuxi. 🌿 Xihui Park: A lovely, peaceful park. Locals love it for relaxing, boating, and picnicking. ⛵ Jichang Garden: A must-visit! It’s got a famous ancestral hall, Jiangnan’s second spring, and beautiful gardens. It’s a bit pricey but totally worth it! 🏞️ #familytravel #myitinerary

Hey everyone! It's that magical time of year again - cherry blossom season! 🌸 While Yuantouzhu is well-known for cherry blossoms in Wuxi, Xihu Park is a hidden gem perfect for an immersive flower viewing experience. Save this guide now 👇 🎫 Ticket Information While Xihu Park is free to enter, there's a CNY 10 entrance fee for Chunshenjian (cherry blossom viewing area). Free admission with a garden pass or concession card. Great value for enjoying this cherry blossom feast! 🚗 How to Get There 🚇 Subway: Take Line 4 to Huishan Ancient Town Station. Exit from Gate 6 and walk a few minutes to the park. 🚌 Bus: Take bus routes 2, 10, and others. Get off at Qingshan Branch Road (Huihe Road) Station or Huishan Station, then walk to the park. 🚗 Driving: There's a parking lot nearby, but spaces are limited during holidays. Arrive before 8:00am if possible. Simply navigate to "Wuxi Xihu Park." 🌸 Best Viewing Spots Chunshenjian is the crown jewel for cherry blossom viewing in Xihu Park! Also known as Huanggongjian, this hidden spot features naturally growing white cherry blossoms along both sides. In March, when the stream bed is dry, you can walk through a dreamy tunnel of intertwining cherry blossom branches overhead. When the wind blows, falling petals create a magical atmosphere like stepping into a fairyland! 📸 Photography Tips 1. Outfits: Wear light colors like white dresses or light pink hanfu - they complement the cherry blossoms perfectly for capturing that Japanese-style freshness. 2. Props: Bring a small stool and clear umbrella for low-angle shots that capture you surrounded by blossoms. Use falling petals to create romantic cherry blossom rain effects. 3. Photo spots: Take pictures under cherry trees and along the winding valley with the green mountains as backdrop for stunning shots that blend people with scenery. 🍱 Nearby Food Don't miss these local Wuxi delicacies while enjoying the blossoms! 🥟 Saiwangji: Located at the back gate of Xihu Park facing Yingshan Lake, their xiaolongbao and wonton with dried shrimp are excellent, featuring fresh soup and firm meat. 🥧 Huishan Oil Pastry: Oval-shaped pastries with a sweet and savory taste and crispy golden crust - a local specialty. 🍘 Youzanzi: Both original and pepper salt flavors are delicious, especially when fresh and hot from the oven. Don't miss the prime viewing period from mid-March to early April. Come to Xihu Park for a romantic date with the cherry blossoms 💕

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.

It was a trip to Wuxi, China 🇨🇳 We began our journey in Wuxi with a visit to the Lingshan Grand Buddha, one of China’s tallest Buddha statues 🙌 The best time to go is in the morning when the sunlight ✨ enhances the golden hue of the statue, creating a stunning contrast against the blue sky ⛅️ We took some incredible photos 📸 at Nine Dragons Fountain, where the water performance adds a dynamic element to pictures. In the afternoon, we headed to Taihu Lake, famous for its vast waters and picturesque islands 💯 Sunset at Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Isle) is breathtaking, as the golden light reflects beautifully on the lake’s surface ✨ 📍Lingshan Grand Buddha Address: No. 1, Lingshan Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 📍Taihu Lake (Yuantouzhu) Address: No. 1, Yuanzi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China We also explored Nanchan Temple, one of Wuxi’s oldest temples, where the serene atmosphere and intricate Buddhist architecture make for amazing photos 📸 The best time to visit is in the morning when you can capture the soft light filtering ✨ through the temple halls. We walked along the Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal, an area filled with old stone bridges, riverside tea houses, and traditional Jiangnan-style buildings. We highly recommend taking a boat 🛶 ride around sunset for the most scenic views and stunning reflections of lantern-lit streets 🙌 📍Nanchan Temple Address: No. 32, Xiangyang Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 📍Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal Address: No. 35, Zhongshan Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China We also explored Huishan Ancient Town, a well-preserved area with cobblestone streets, ancient halls, and charming gardens 🌺 The best shots are taken at Jichang Garden, where the classical architecture and reflections in the pond create a postcard-perfect scene 📸 In the evening, we visited Wuxi Sunac Land, a modern entertainment district with colorful lights and futuristic architecture ✨ The Ferris wheel here is the best place to capture a panoramic night view of Wuxi 💯 📍Huishan Ancient Town Address: No. 115, Xihui Road, Liangxi District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China 📍Wuxi Sunac Land Address: No. 88, Jincheng East Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China #discoverchina #Vacation #travel

"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.

🌟🌟Itinerary Day 1: Huishan Ancient Town → Xihui Park (Jichang Garden) → Nanchan Temple → Nanchang Street Day 2: Yuantouzhu → Liyuan Garden 🚄Recommended attractions: Yuantouzhu: The scenery is very beautiful. Arrive early to avoid long queues for the boat. The entrance is 2.8 km from the pier. If you don't want to walk, you can buy a shuttle bus ticket or take the public bus a short distance from the entrance. Huishan Ancient Town: Jichang Garden is located inside Xihui Park. There are many ancestral halls to visit in Huishan Ancient Town. Xihui Park is very large and takes a long time to explore fully. Liyuan Garden: Compared to Suzhou gardens, it is more like a park. Worth a visit if you have time. Nanchang Street: My favorite place in Wuxi. The streets are clean and tidy, and the shops on both sides are interesting with little repetition. The pineapple buns near the entrance are delicious, and I highly recommend the lotus root starch with red bean boba from Ouyun. Nanchan Temple: The Miaoguang Pagoda was under maintenance when I visited. 💥Important notes: Leave early to avoid queues.

#favouriteitinerary Jichang Garden is a stunning Ming Dynasty garden, celebrated for its picturesque beauty. Known as a prime example of southern Chinese garden design, Jichang Garden boasts a harmonious blend of natural and man-made elements, creating a tranquil and enchanting environment. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Jichang Garden is a must-visit for those who appreciate traditional Chinese gardens. Its serene landscapes and elegant design make it a perfect spot for relaxation and contemplation, while its historical significance adds to its charm.

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.

Jichang Garden is located in Xihui Park, on the eastern slope of Mount Hui in Wuxi. It is the most famous classical garden in Wuxi. The garden uses water from the Hui Mountain Spring to create a water feature, and uses the borrowed scenery technique to create a unique view of the Longguang Pagoda on Mount Xi reflected in the pond. Jichang Garden was once a private garden of a retired official in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, along with Zhan Garden in Nanjing, Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, and Lingering Garden in Suzhou.

Jichang Garden is located on the eastern foot of Huishan Mountain, on the east side of the western suburbs of Wuxi City, in Xihui Park on Hengjie Street, Huishan, adjacent to Huishan Temple. The garden was originally the site of two monk houses, Ou Yufang and others, in Huishan Temple. In the early years of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (around 1527 AD), Qin Jin (Fengshan), who served as the Minister of War in Nanjing, acquired the site and built a garden, naming it "Fenggu Villa." The main attractions of Jichang Garden include Jinhuiyi, Qixing Bridge, Shanse Xiguang, Yujia Jinzong, Fenggu Xingwo, Jichang Garden Calligraphy, Bingli Hall, Hebu Beach, Zhiyu Jian, and more. Wuxi Xihui Park - Jichang Garden

🏯When traveling to Wuxi, there is an ancient town that is only 30 minutes away from the high-speed rail station. Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong visited here many times, and the central bank's Lantern Festival Gala was also filmed here. As Wuxi enters spring, this poetic Jiangnan garden is also full of spring colors. . 🌸Jichang Garden 🎫70 The garden has a zigzag corridor, Jinhuiyi, Bayinjian, and Meiren Stone, with a different view at every step. Now is the season when red plums and wintersweet are in full bloom. All kinds of lanterns will be removed after February 15, so be sure to seize the last chance. (Night tour extended to 21:00⏰20:30 stop ticket checking) . Moon lantern🌛, nine-color deer🦌, and koi are all good photo spots . 🌸Huaxiaozi Temple In mid-February, the peonies in Huaxiaozi Temple have quietly bloomed, and early spring varieties such as "Luoyang Red" and "Zhao Pink" complement the ancient buildings. . Route guide Xihui Scenic Area→Jichang Garden→Huaxiaozi Temple→Huishan Temple . 🍜Food guide Wuxi soup dumplings and tofu pudding, as well as Huishan shortbread, orchid cake, and Huishan scone are all suitable as souvenirs. . Transportation guide🚄 Subway Line 4🚇Huishan Ancient Town Station🚇direct Exit 5, walk 5 minutes . Self-driving🚗 Navigate to 🅿️Huishan Ancient Town Underground Parking Lot

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.

Jichang Garden covers an area of about 10,000 square meters. The main buildings and landscapes include the entrance hall, stele corridor, Bingli Hall, courtyard, stele wall, Hanzhen Studio, Jiushi Terrace, Bayin Stream, An Dun, Plum Pavilion, Jiashu Hall, Dashishan House, Hanbi Pavilion, Qixing Bridge, Jinhuiyi, Hebu Beach, Zhiyu Rail, and Lingxu Pavilion. These buildings and landscapes are ingeniously laid out and integrated with the natural landscape, showing the unique charm of Jiangnan private gardens. A visit to the garden is rewarding, offering a glimpse of the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan.

Jichang Garden was built in the 15th year of the Zhengde period of the Ming dynasty (1520) by Qin Jin, a descendant of the Northern Song dynasty poet Qin Guan. It was originally called "Fenggu Xingwo." The garden has been renovated and expanded many times, and was visited by the Kangxi and Qianlong emperors seven times. It is a famous classical garden in Jiangnan. . ⭐Itinerary Jichang Garden, a national key cultural relic protection unit, is located in the cultural relic area of Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area, on the east side of Huishan Mountain, next to Huishan Temple. After eating and shopping in Huishan Ancient Town, head to the depths of the ancient town. Be sure to check out Jichang Garden and the surrounding Huishan relics. A large wintersweet tree near the side gate of the Erquan Academy is about to bloom, so it's the perfect time to admire the flowers. 🔥Highlights of Jichang Garden 1⃣️The garden is centered around a mountain pool, and mainly consists of 28 scenic spots and 244 stone inscriptions, including the gate hall, calligraphy corridor, Bingli Hall, courtyard, stele wall, and Hanzhen Studio. 2⃣️The garden makes use of the surrounding scenery, incorporating the Longguang Pagoda on Xishan Mountain, Huishan Mountain, and other natural landscapes into the garden, blending them with the garden's scenery. The view from the stone bridge by the lake, with the Longguang Pagoda blending into the mountain and garden, is particularly beautiful. 3⃣️The garden has the "Jieru Peak" rock, the Zhiyu Rail, the Qixing Bridge, the Bayin Stream, the Jiushi Terrace, the Hebu Beach, and 20 other scenic spots. The "Jichang Garden Calligraphy Collection" is a collection of calligraphy by more than 100 masters, and the "Fifty Views of Jichang Garden" by Song Maojin of the Ming dynasty showcases the rich culture of the ancient garden. 4⃣️Jieru Peak The rock is 4.6 meters high and stands to the east of the Mirror Pool in the southeast of the garden, as if looking at its reflection. In 1757, when the Qianlong Emperor visited Jichang Garden, he renamed it "Jieru Peak." Based on the shape of this Taihu stone, it could be renamed "Golden Snake Welcomes Spring" this year. 5⃣️Bayin Stream This is my favorite part of the garden, full of wonder and fun. The Bayin Stream is 36 meters long, 2 meters deep, and 0.6 to 4.5 meters wide, and is made entirely of yellow stone. The stream is fed by the Huishan Spring, and the sound of the water is as pleasant as music. Through the clever use of hidden and borrowed scenery, a path opens up at the end of the stream, and the Longguang Pagoda on Xishan Mountain can be seen in the distance. 6⃣️The main buildings in the garden, such as Jiashu Hall and Hanzhen Studio, are currently being decorated with flowers for the Spring Festival, waiting for visitors.

Beautiful ginkgo leaves, my true love In the streets and alleys, ginkgo leaves are kissed by the autumn god and gradually turn golden. When the breeze blows, they dance like golden butterflies and fall leisurely. Walking on the layers of ginkgo leaves, the rustling sound is the whisper of autumn. Sunlight penetrates the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows. The veins of the ginkgo leaves are clear, like a work of art carefully carved by time. Its beauty is not ostentatious, but it strikes the heart. In this complicated world, ginkgo leaves bring peace and warmth. I am intoxicated by it, it is my true love that never fades, carrying my love for autumn.

#NovemberGood Places2024 Jichang Garden is located at the eastern foot of Huishan Mountain on the east side of the western suburbs of Wuxi City. It is one of the four major gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. With its superb borrowing of scenery, sophisticated mountain stacking and water management techniques, this garden shows the natural harmony, agility and wildness of the mountains and forests. Emperor Qianlong once built Huishan Garden in the Summer Palace, modeled after Jichang Garden, and later renamed Xiequ Garden. He also composed as many as 169 poems for Jichang Garden, expressing his deep feelings for this garden. In autumn, Jichang Garden features towering trees, whirling bamboo shadows, desolate outlines, simplicity and tranquility. The ancient trees in the garden have witnessed the great changes of this famous garden in the south of the Yangtze River for more than 500 years. Jiangnan people recommend going to Jichang Garden for autumn appreciation because all the scenery in Jichang Garden revolves around a pool of water. The shadows of mountains, towers, pavilions, pavilions, trees, flowers and birds all converge in the pool, making it look like a poem or a painting. ▶️Huishan Ancient Town Jichang Garden ▶️No. 18, Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province

Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, from ancient times to the present. The history of Huishan Ancient Town can be traced back to the Neolithic Age, when the ancestors of Huishan in Wuxi lived here. Quite long, right? Huishan Ancient Town boasts its unique landscape of mountains, waters, forests, and springs, as well as its ancestral hall culture. If you enjoy tasting traditional foods and appreciating handcrafted artworks, Huishan Old Street offers you an immersive experience of local life, making you reluctant to leave. If you are interested in exploring cultural relics and tracing historical origins, the ancient town has over 120 ancestral halls, involving more than 80 surnames and over 180 historical figures. If you prefer famous temples and a tranquil atmosphere, Huishan Temple can purify your soul. If you like pavilions, towers, and classical gardens, the exquisite layout and elegant scenery of Jichang Garden will satisfy you. Strolling through it, you can feel the serenity and freshness of the garden, relaxing both body and mind. Scenic Address: Huishan Ancient Town is located in Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, just 2.5 kilometers from the city center. 🚗 Scenic Transportation: Take Metro Line 4 to Huishan Ancient Town Station; There are buses No. 4, 15, 43, 75, 83, etc., get off at Huishan Station or Guhuashan Road Station and walk for a few minutes to reach. You can also drive, there are multiple parking lots, just follow the navigation. Taxis are also very cheap, with many available. 👍️ Main Attractions: Jichang Garden, Huishan Temple, The Second Spring Under Heaven, Ancestral Hall Complex, Huishan Old Street. 🎟️ Ticket Information: The ancient town does not charge an entrance fee, but some attractions do, such as Jichang Garden, for which you can buy a combo ticket for 70 yuan. Tips: There are many places to eat and relax around, so you can play at your leisure. Jichang Garden has check-in spots in all seasons.

hi~ I am the cat who challenges weekend 48h trips 📷 . Departing from Nanjing 0.5h🚄 Jichang Garden 🍃 Don't think that Suzhou is the only true Jiangnan~ Wuxi's Jiangnan is also truly beautiful~ Arriving at Jichang Garden, I can only exclaim Isn't this the most beautiful garden in Jiangsu⁉️ . ⭕️Huishan Ancient Town—Jichang Garden Tour Route: Jichang Garden—Huishan Temple—Qianlong Imperial Stele—Centennial Ancient Ginkgo—Listening to Pine Stone Bed—Second Spring Under Heaven—Huishan Clay Figurine Street—Hua Filial Piety Shrine—Taibo Hall—Yingshan Lake—(Second Spring Under Heaven) A Bing's Tomb—Azalea Garden—Huishan Cableway—Nine Dragon Wall—Ancient Huashan Gate . 🌳【Travel Guide】 ✔️One of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, a third batch national key cultural relic protection unit, 5A scenic spot ✔️Built in the Ming Dynasty, an ancient classical garden, Emperor Kangxi and Emperor Qianlong visited many times during their southern tours, and each time they visited Jichang Garden, leaving their true works in the garden! ✔️The essence of Jichang Garden is in the back garden, a typical Jiangnan garden design ✔️The entire garden is not small, combined with a tour of Huishan Ancient Town, it is recommended to spend half a day . 📍Location: Jichang Garden (Wuxi) 🎫70r/garden card 198 ⏰8.00～17.00 📸Sony a7c .

Jichang Garden is a must-see attraction when visiting Wuxi. It's quite low-key in its promotion, and although it gets crowded during holidays, it's never overwhelmingly so. It may not be as famous as Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, but it's definitely worth a visit. Traditional southern Chinese gardens are worth seeing, with every step revealing meticulous details. The arrangement of scenes and greenery within the garden is very sophisticated, and currently, there's an azalea flower exhibition that is quite a feast for the eyes. The site is not very large but combines elements of gardens, temples, springs, ancestral halls, and flower exhibitions. You can take a quick tour in an hour, but a leisurely visit could take three to four hours. 📍Attraction Address: The location is inside Huishan Ancient Town, which is free to enter, but Jichang Garden requires a separate ticket. 🏝️Booking Tips: It's very convenient to buy tickets online; just scan the code to enter. The price is 70 yuan per person, and some platforms offer a 5 yuan discount if you purchase a day in advance. 🚗Transportation Tips: The subway goes directly to the entrance of the ancient town, which is very convenient. If you're driving, you can park at the parking lot outside Huishan Ancient Town. 💗Other Tips: The mornings are less crowded, so it's recommended to start early. Head straight to Jichang Garden after arriving at the ancient town, and then have some snacks in Huishan Ancient Town at noon. If you're still energetic, continue to explore other free attractions. Despite the streets of the ancient town being crowded, only about a quarter of the people actually buy tickets to visit the garden. If it ever becomes a hot search topic, you might not be able to squeeze in.

Where to go in Wuxi for the May Day holiday? Recommend Jichang Garden (admission ticket required) A villa-style classical garden at the foothills in the Jiangnan area, the only Ming Dynasty classical garden in Wuxi city, ranked alongside Zhanyuan, Liuyuan, and Zhuozhengyuan as one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan. It's the heavenly April on earth, Jichang Garden offers a view at every step, framing scenes as paintings, which is extremely beautiful~ During the Kangxi and Qianlong eras of the Qing Dynasty, the emperor toured Jiangnan multiple times, and each time he would visit Jichang Garden, leaving behind many poems and inscribed boards and couplets. Emperor Qianlong believed that 'Among all the famous sights in Jiangnan, only Hui Shan's Qin Garden is the most ancient~

🌈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.

April is the time for the new trendsetter, the Chinese wood hydrangea, to shine❗❗ The flowers are all blooming, everyone go and take pictures It's really beautiful and romantic🎈 🎊Wuxi's must-visit spots for admiring wood hydrangeas: 1. Huishan Ancient Town—Jichang Garden (entrance, by the rockery, lakeside) 2. Lihu Park 3. Wanshan Dang Wetland Park (it's fenced off this year) 4. Nianhua Bay (Luming Tea Garden) 5. Huishan New Town Central Park 6. Yuantouzhu (Yixiu Bridge), and a few in the Plum Garden ➕Others are welcome to add Taking pictures of hydrangeas🉑can include props: Ice cream cones🍦, books📖, straw hats👒, umbrellas☂️, etc. Suitable for a fresh, romantic style 🔜The photo was taken at Jichang Garden, April 9, 2024

The Chinese gardens that Qianlong must visit when he went to Jiangnan in Wuxi, Jiangsu🍃 Spring has already brought greenery to the garden, with clusters of flowers (azaleas, hydrangeas, chrysanthemums) There are few people in Jingmei and the upcoming May Day holiday can be arranged❗️ . 🛋️: Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi City (Jichang Garden) 🎫: Huishan Ancient Town ➕ Jichang Garden ➕ Xihui Park (70⭕️) 70 years old and above🆓60-70 years old and students🆓 🚇: Directly accessible by Metro Line 4, Wuxi Station is 4 kilometers away; 🅿️: 10⭕️2 hours ♻️Tour route: Huishan Ancient Town➡️Xihui Park➡️🚠Cable car round trip (60⭕️)➡️Jichang Garden⭐️➡️Erquanyuan Traditional French Cuisine➡️Huishan Ancient Town Tour 【Jichang Garden】 This classical garden with a strong Jiangnan atmosphere was built in the 15th year of the Zhengde reign of the Ming Dynasty. It was a must-visit spot when Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan and is perfect for taking retro photos! A rhododendron exhibition is currently being held, with varieties from all over the country competing for beauty❗️ 【Huishan Ancient Town】 🆓There are many celebrity ancestral halls and classical buildings, countless street snacks, Erquanyuan Old Restaurant 🈶️Wuxi specialty snacks, From 5 to 18⭕️, you can also eat Wuxi Xiaolongbao, Magnolia Cake, Suyoubing, Aozao Noodles, Scallion Oil Noodles, Qingtuan, Fermented Rice and Green Bean Soup, Youzanzi… in the ancient town. 【Xihui Park】 The park is 10⭕️ alone. After entering, you can take the cable car to Huishan for 60⭕️ to overlook the whole park. There is a large platform on the mountain to take photos and check in. There is also a cruise ship at the foot of the mountain. It feels like returning to childhood❗️ 🙋‍♂️I am Chandler who likes taking photos 🏃Make life look like a movie ❤️Thank you for watching

Jichang Garden was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, with Mount Hui as its backdrop. It is an exquisite work among the gardens of literati in the south of the Yangtze River, and is known as one of the four great gardens along with the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Zhan Garden. After Emperor Qianlong's southern tour, he was so enchanted that he later replicated Jichang Garden in the predecessor of the Summer Palace, the Qingyi Garden, creating the Garden of Harmonious Interests. This shows the extraordinary charm of Jichang Garden. 📍Location: No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, inside Hui Shan Ancient Town 🎫Ticket: 70 RMB/person ⌚Opening hours: 08:00—16:30, no entry after 16:00 🚗Transportation 🚙Self-driving: Parking available at the scenic area parking lot, 15 RMB/time on weekdays, 30 RMB/time on holidays. It is recommended to use public transport if you cannot go early to secure a parking spot on holidays. 🚇Subway: Direct access to Hui Shan Ancient Town subway station via Metro Line 4, exit from Gate 6 and walk about 100 meters. 🚍Bus: Multiple bus routes are available to the scenic area, with the least walking required for routes 76/4/16, arriving at Hui Shan Station. ✅Tour Route Enter from the South Gate➡️Bayin Stream➡️Jiashu Hall➡️Dashi Mountain House➡️Hanbi Pavilion➡️Qixing Bridge➡️Zhiyu Kan➡️Yupan Gallery➡️Xianyue Pavilion➡️Jingchi Pond➡️Woyun Hall➡️Hebu Beach➡️Jiashu Hall➡️Distant view of Longguang Pagoda 🔥Core Scenic Spots The entrance hall, Bingli Hall, Zhiyu Kan, Qixing Bridge, Yupan Gallery, Hanbi Pavilion, etc. 🌟Tips 1️⃣Jinhuiyi: The water management technique used in this pool is considered the crown of Chinese classical gardens. The water originates from Mount Hui, flows through Bayin Stream, and gathers in the pool. With Hebu Beach, Qixing Bridge, and gallery bridges dividing the water surface layer by layer, it is impossible to find the end of the water, integrating springs, waterfalls, streams, pools, gullies, and beaches all in one garden. 2️⃣Bayin Stream: Bayin Stream is a rockery on the west side of the garden, winding and secluded, with the sound of water flowing along the path in the middle of the rockery reflecting off different rock walls, creating diverse sounds like a melody. Above, there is lush tree shade, and below, there is the constant sound of mountain springs. The not-so-high rockery creates the impression of a canyon, reminiscent of the lingering veins of Mount Hui. 3️⃣Architecture: To the east of Jinhuiyi, there are structures such as Zhiyu Kan, Yupan, Hanbi Pavilion, and Xianyue Pavilion. They are small and appropriately sized, separated by water and facing the mountains, cleverly arranging the scenic spots and viewing points.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the Humble Administrator's Garden is the foremost among the gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. The garden offers a view at every step, which is admirable. Cameras, however, find it difficult to capture its exquisite essence. Compared to the exquisite elegance of the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden has a more graceful and approachable style. The garden takes a cultural approach, with different programs performed at various times. Located in Huishan Ancient Town of Wuxi, the Jichang Garden is most famous for its Jin Hui Yi Group Landscape. The garden's pond creates a scene with the distant half-tower, offering clear layers and a profound meaning. It is recommended to spend about two hours visiting the above three gardens. If you have time, sitting and chatting in the gardens is also a wonderful experience!

This autumn, the most eye-catching event in Jiangnan is undoubtedly the 14th China Chrysanthemum Exhibition held in Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi. With its winding mountains, water features, pavilions, and towers, it is the perfect place for the exhibition. When the chrysanthemum exhibition meets the ancient town, one can appreciate the flowers and also pursue the historical and cultural values. 14th China Chrysanthemum Exhibition Although Huishan Ancient Town holds a chrysanthemum exhibition every year, this year it is a national exhibition with a very large scale. More than forty cities have participated, each with its own city characteristics. After touring the exhibition, it feels like having traveled through most of China. Huishan Ancient Town is known as an open-air history museum. The long history here flows gently, leaving behind many traces worth pursuing. In the Ming Dynasty garden, Jichang Garden, with its whitewashed walls, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water, it is a natural masterpiece of Jiangnan landscape, 'A garden cleverly borrows from two mountains, and two mountains reflect the beauty of the garden.' The ingenious design of the garden is astonishing. The ancient temple Huishan Temple from the Southern Dynasties has been around for 1600 years, among the 480 temples of the Southern Dynasties, many pagodas are shrouded in mist and rain. The ancient ginkgo trees are just turning yellow, and it will be another month before they are fully yellow. 🍵 Wuxi has Huishan, the number one mountain in Jiangnan, and at the foot of Huishan, there is the second best spring in the world. This is the source of tea culture, a place of elegance for literati through the ages. Lu Yu, the Tea Sage of the Tang Dynasty, rated it as the second best in the world. The Tang Dynasty poet Li Shen, who read by the Huishan spring in his youth, wrote the well-known poem about the farmer's toil: 'At noon, hoeing in the fields, sweat drips onto the soil beneath.' 🤗 Huishan Ancient Town also has a rich culture of ancestral halls, with famous ancestral gardens such as the Huaxiaozi Ancestral Hall from the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tang Lu Zhi Ancestral Hall, Lu Yu Lu Zi Ancestral Hall, Song Fan Zhongyan Ancestral Hall, etc. Strolling through them, one can trace their roots and experience the culture of surnames. is Wuxi, this is Huishan Ancient Town grand land shines throughout China TIPS: ⏰ About the time: The 14th National Chrysanthemum Exhibition October 26th - November 26th Food recommendations: Huishan crispy cakes, Wuxi spareribs, Taihu Three Whites, brown sugar taro, Huishan fried gluten, silver thread noodles, scallion oil eel lake. 🎫 About the ticket price: During the National Chrysanthemum Exhibition from October 26th to November 26th, 2023 (8:00-21:00), the Xi-Hui scenic and cultural relics area will adopt a one-ticket system, with a ticket price of 70 yuan per person. About the address: No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province