[2025 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for Huishansi (Updated Mar)

It turns out that we have our own seagull gathering place within the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai regions. Wuxi in December is so beautiful that you can't believe it. You can take a boat trip to Yuantouzhu to watch the seagulls, and enjoy the autumn scenery in Huishan Ancient Town, where the maple leaves and ginkgo trees decorate the ancient town in colorful colors. Playing for a day costs less than 300 per person~ Wuxi One-Day Tour Route Hangzhou - Huishan Ancient Town - Yuantouzhu - Return 1First stop: Visit Huishan Ancient Town and enjoy the autumn historical and cultural district There are many gingko trees in bloom in the ancestral halls in the ancient town. The two trees in front of the Gu Kejiu Temple and the Zhang Zhongcheng Temple are particularly photo-worthy. Against the backdrop of the ancient streets and alleys, the golden ginkgo leaves covering the ground are particularly eye-catching. ■At the entrance of the scenic area, there are also commemorative handicraft experiences such as limited edition autumn leaves and Wuxi check-in stamps. Cultural Heritage Area (70) ■The most popular 600-year-old ginkgo tree is inside Huishan Temple. It is easier to take photos if you go there in the morning when there are fewer people. ■ In addition to ginkgo trees, red maples are another must-see in autumn at Huishan Ancient Town. Jichang Garden, one of the four famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, not only allows you to experience the beauty and elegance of classical Jiangnan gardens, but the red maple trees beside the Qixing Bridge are also quite charming. 2 Second stop: Yuantouzhu ferry cruise to watch the sunset and feed seagulls Navigate to the ticket office at the Chongshan Gate. After entering the gate and walking for about ten minutes, you will see a Metasequoia forest. The Metasequoia turns red in autumn. You can take photos and then take a bus at the scenic area bus stop. The fare is 5 per person for a round trip, which saves time. Those who don't want to walk can take the yellow sightseeing bus, which has 20 people per trip. S You can be sent directly from the entrance of the scenic area to the cruise ship terminal. Photography Tips To watch the sunset, it is recommended to take a boat after 15:30 in the afternoon. We took the Taihu Heart Seagull Watching Special Line which departs at 16:00 every weekend and a trip takes about an hour. We watched the sunset directly on the boat without getting off the boat to go to the island and returned directly. Gull Watching Special Line Ticket Price: 128 people Prepare some steamed buns in advance to feed the seagulls, and they will circle around you. There are more seagulls flying around the stern of the ship, and it is easier to take photos. Time to watch seagulls: November to February of the following year

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 Huishan Temple is a historic Buddhist temple with a long history dating back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties. This ancient temple offers visitors a serene and spiritual atmosphere, providing a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious heritage of the region. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Huishan Temple is a profound and tranquil destination for those interested in exploring the historical and spiritual aspects of Buddhism. The temple's ancient origins and serene environment make it a meaningful and enriching experience for visitors.

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.

🏯 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.

Last weekend, I went to Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province with my friends. We went to Huishan Temple in the afternoon, and it was really worth the trip. 📍Detailed address: Huishan Temple is located in the center of Huishan Ancient Town. You don't need a ticket to enter Huishan Ancient Town, but Huishan Temple, the Second Spring under Heaven, and Jichang Garden are all located in Xihui Park, which requires a ticket. 🌟Highlights: Since you need to buy a separate ticket, there are relatively fewer people inside. Since we arrived late, there were even fewer people. After entering the park, you can see many flowers, and you can walk straight to the Second Spring under Heaven. Walk through it and you can enter Huishan Temple. The mountain gate of Huishan Temple is inscribed with the words "Getting better and better, the better it gets, the more it comes." It makes you feel relaxed. Walking inside, the ancient temple is backed by Huishan Mountain, and there are many cats strolling leisurely in the temple, which makes you feel very comfortable. Going further up is the back mountain behind the temple. The actual distance is not long, and the view from the top is different. 🚉Transportation: It is very convenient to come here. Just take a taxi to Huishan Ancient Town, which costs more than 10 yuan from the city center. 📝Tips: There are many snack bars with Wuxi specialties in the scenic area. If you have time, you can try them. The prices are moderate. If you want to have a formal meal, you can go to the city after visiting.

Huishan Temple, also known as 'Huishan Temple,' is located in the Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area (No. 1 Huishan Straight Street) in Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. Initially called 'Lishan Thatched Cottage,' it was first built during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. In the first year of Jingping in the Southern Song Dynasty (423 AD), it was converted into a Buddhist site and renamed 'Huashan Jing She.' In the third year of Datong in the Liang Dynasty (537 AD), 'Huashan Jing She' was newly constructed with the 'Datong Hall' and renamed 'Fayun Zen Temple.' During the Dazhong to Xiantong periods of the Tang Dynasty (847-874 AD), it was renamed 'Huishan Temple.' Huishan Temple is backed by Huishan Mountain and has an overall east-west layout, divided into central and northern routes. The central route mainly includes buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings, Jinlian Bridge, Imperial Stele Pavilion, Datong Gate, and the Mahavira Hall. The northern route mainly includes buildings such as the Arhat Hall, Great Compassion Pavilion, Sutra Library, Dizang Hall, Wuguan Hall, and the Huishan Temple Library. Among them, the two Huishan Temple Sutra Pillars in front of the mountain gate were built in the third year of Qianfu in the Tang Dynasty (876 AD) and the third year of Xining in the Song Dynasty (1070 AD). Both are made of bluestone with a stacked structure, each having 19 layers. The Tang and Song pillars stand side by side, with tall bodies, magnificent shapes, exquisite carvings, and well-preserved conditions. They are well-preserved and ancient Buddhist stone carving art treasures in the Wuxi area. In 2013, the Huishan Temple Sutra Pillars were listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit. Huishan Temple

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 .

Just got back from Wuxi, I urge everyone to go if I can!! (Here's a guide📝||| picture to start the holiday - Who understands😭 I just got back from Wuxi for the May Day holiday, and the aftereffects are too strong... Compared to the crowded tourists in Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing😱 It's only 1h from Nanjing to Wuxi, and the day trip is super super super chill🍃 Greenery is so healing!! I just can't get enough of it... I highly recommend everyone to take a day trip to Wuxi～📝 Bookmark this guide📝 and have a happy trip with Didi! - 【citywalk Travel Route🎏】 Nanjing Station High-Speed Rail 1h➠Huishan Ancient Town➠Jichang Garden➠Xihui Park➠Nanchang Street➠Nanchan Temple➠Stay: Locas Boutique Hotel🏨 - 【Recommended Spots📸】 ✅Nanchan Temple "Four hundred and eighty temples of the Southern Dynasties, how many towers in the misty rain" It's said that praying for💰 at Wuxi's Nanchan Temple is especially accurate～～～ No need for a🎫reservation, opening hours are 9:00-16:45 The cultural and creative shop at the entrance offers a 🆓stamp, 🆓film, and you can🉑️ go to the classic photo spot (picture 5) to check in!! ✅Nanchang Street Blue tiles and white walls, the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town is captivating There are snacks, small shops, just stroll around, full of Jiangnan atmosphere🍃 Remember to see the night view, the lights with the ancient buildings are super photogenic ✅Huishan Ancient Town + Jichang Garden + Xihui Park A place that anyone who comes will definitely fall in love with!! The garden layout, a different view at every step, full of lush greenery🌳 I was really amazed by Wuxi's top-notch Chinese aesthetics!! No wonder Emperor Qianlong never forgot about it after his seven southern tours... As an INFP, I really like the greenery, it restores energy!! Huishan Ancient Town is free, Xihui Park + Cultural Relics and Historic Sites Area (Jichang Garden) is 70r, but you can get it for 65r if you book in advance. Xihui Park entrance ticket is 10r, round-trip cable car🔁 is 60r ▪️Recommended Route: Entrance➠Huishan Ancient Town➠Lao Fa Tou Plum Cake➠Lao Cao Snack Shop➠Jichang Garden (requires🎫)➠The Second Best Spring in the World➠Huishan Temple➠Just wander around ✅Locas Boutique Hotel When booking the hotel, I specifically chose this one, only 4km from Wuxi Station, and a ten-minute taxi ride. Close to surrounding attractions: Nanchan Temple, Nanchang Street, within walking distance, very convenient. When checking in, I really felt fortunate for choosing this hotel, the comfortable living environment and excellent location made my entire Wuxi trip very chill!! The hotel's design, integrating modern art design style, also incorporates the Wuxi Jiangnan atmosphere into every detail, the room space is large enough, even has a kitchen fridge, suitable for family travel～ The hotel also has its own restaurant, take your family on a holiday trip to enjoy the happiness of traveling in Wuxi🎉 ✅Food Recommendations ✔️Xi Sheng Yuan✔️Tea Yan Yue Se✔️Purple Rice Fire Cake✔️Lao Lao Tou ✔️Wuxi Specialty Yulan Cake✔️Mu Guiying✔️Mao Hua Food

🌈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.

✨ The grand bell in front of Hui Mountain Temple: 🔔 The large bell at the temple entrance can be struck at will, free of charge, as long as you are sincere. Everyone lines up conscientiously. The bell's resonant sound travels through the quiet forest, drawing me to it. 🌿 The bold calligraphy of Emperor Qianlong dances like dragons and phoenixes: 🐉🦅 The temple's layout is exquisite and compact, with numerous Buddha statues standing within. Among them, Emperor Qianlong's bold calligraphy soars like dragons and phoenixes, exuding a royal and noble aura. The Buddhist chants here are also melodious and captivating. ✨ Blessings flow from Hui Mountain: 🙏 Better and better, the better it comes. As a small temple, Hui Mountain Temple possesses an unexpected charm. Its elegant and refined atmosphere inspires reverence. Blessings flow from Hui Mountain, and one can surely feel the inner peace and harmony. 📍Wuxi Hui Mountain Temple 🎫Ticket: 0 yuan ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday All day 08:00-17:00, no entry after 17:00

This year, I've seen countless ginkgo trees, but the one at Wuxi's Huishan Temple is the most stunning. The Hongwu ancient ginkgo tree in front of Huishan Temple is undoubtedly the top attraction in Wuxi's autumn. These days, this 670-year-old ginkgo tree has finally reached its 'peak of beauty'. The Hongwu ginkgo tree is not only lush and majestic, but also appears sacred and solemn amidst the morning and evening bells and the smoke of incense. It is said that this ginkgo tree was planted by Monk Xinghai of Huishan Temple in the early years of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty. Admiring the yellow walls and black tiles complemented by the bright yellow leaves, you can feel the Zen scenery of the ancient temple and the ancient tree at any time!

Located in the Xihui Scenic Area, Huishan Temple is one of the 400-year-old temples of the Southern Dynasties. It was built in 423 AD and has been the first of the ten jungles in the Xixi River since its 1580 years ago. For more than a thousand years, Huishan Temple was devastated six times and was finally destroyed during the war years of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. So far, a large number of cultural relics have been preserved in the temple. There are Longyan Spring in the Datong Period of the Sui Dynasty, Shijing Building in the Tang and Song Dynasties, Songshi Bed in the Tang Dynasty, Jinlian Bridge in the Song Dynasty, Yin Hongwu Ginkgo and Qing Imperial Monument. There is also an ancient ginkgo tree in the Huishan Temple, which is more than 600 years old. It is the oldest birthday tree in the city of Wuxi. Every autumn, the ginkgo fluttering in the sky attracts countless tourists. Autumn is the most beautiful season of ginkgo trees. The leaves were initially yellow with yellow and then turned yellow-green. In the late autumn, the trees became golden yellow. The yellow leaves shine brightly under the sunlight. A gust of wind blew, and the light jumped between the leaves, as if the elf was playing happily. In addition to the ancient ginkgo at the entrance of Huishan Temple for more than 600 years, there is a 400-year-old ginkgo in Huishan Temple. Compared with the 600-year old state, it seems to be a lot stronger in the past 400 years, but both I can really feel the tempering of the years in the spring and autumn, the calmness of life after the stormy waves, the splendid frost, and the maturity of their lives.

Huishan Temple is located in a place of scenic interest, and its reputation has already filled the world with the reputation of the second spring in the world. It is said that during the Tang and Song Dynasties, the incense was endless. The scope of the temple actually includes the entire Yugong Valley and the Sending Park, and there are as many as one thousand and forty-eight. Located at Huishan Xiuyi Street (now Huishan Zhijie and Hengjie intersection), it was built in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and has been around for more than 1,500 years. Its predecessor was the "Lishan Caotang" founded by the Southern Song Dynasty, Liu Song, Situ Long Shi Zhan Ting. Walk along the small door next to the Daxiong Hall of Huishan Temple. There is an upright corridor that can be overlooked. When the weather is good, the landscape should be better. Going down again is the second spring in the world.