Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town In-Depth Tour｜The Pinnacle of Jiangnan Ancestral Hall Culture

Thousands of ancient towns in Jiangnan,
Huishan must be one stop✨

This national 5A-level scenic spot is known as the cultural heart of Wuxi💓
No overly commercialized noise,
Only the fragrance of history accumulated over a thousand years📜

【Must-Visit Highlights】👇
🏛️ The pinnacle of ancestral hall culture
118 ancestral halls dating from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China,
Known as an "open-air history museum."
Every ancestral hall has a story behind it,
Cultural heritage enthusiasts will be ecstatic!

🌿 Garden and ancient temple duet
Jichang Garden is a famous Jiangnan garden favored by emperors Kangxi and Qianlong,
The millennium-old ginkgo at Huishan Temple is stunningly beautiful,
By the Second Spring in the world, you can even cosplay Ah Bing playing the erhu🎵

🛶 Canal life at its fullest
Huishan Bang runs through the town,
Old Wuxi locals still drink tea and play chess on the ancient streets,
This is the real Jiangnan lifestyle.

【Area Guide】🗺️
💵 Paid Area (Combined ticket 70 RMB)
- Jichang Garden: A masterwork of borrowed scenery📸
- Huishan Temple: A must-visit during ginkgo season!
- The Second Spring in the World: Top-rated by Lu Yu

🆓 Free Area (Enough to explore for half a day)
- Zhijie and Hengjie Streets: Continuous ancestral hall architecture
- Clay Figurine Museum: Super cute intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts

【Foodie List】🍜
✔️ Huishan tofu pudding + crispy oil = unbeatable combo
✔️ Spring-exclusive Mai Qingqing dumplings
✔️ Plum blossom cake and magnolia cake loved by both sweet and savory fans
✔️ Brewing tea with Erquan water is the real way to enjoy

📌 Practical Information
📍 Address: No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi
🚇 Transportation: Metro Line 4 direct access, super convenient
⏰ Hours:
Free area open all day
Paid area 8:00-16:30
📸 Best seasons: Spring and autumn (March-May / September-November)

💡 Hidden Tips
1️⃣ Visit the free area in the morning and have breakfast
2️⃣ Enter the paid area in the afternoon to avoid crowds and take photos
3️⃣ Bring Hanfu during ginkgo season for great photos
4️⃣ Clay figurine DIY experience requires reservation

🚶‍♀️ Recommended Route
Ancestral Hall District → Jichang Garden → Huishan Temple → Erquan → Cable car for a high view

This place doesn’t sell Yiwu small commodities,
Only the most authentic Jiangnan moments.
Invite your friends to come and experience the slow life～