Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area is in Liangxi District, Jiangsu, and is a national 5A-rated tourist attraction.

Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area

Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town Scenic Area is in Liangxi District, Jiangsu, and is a national 5A-rate…

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Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town Guide

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Huishan Ancient Town sits on the Grand Canal's edge in west Wuxi, a rare canal-side town built around ancestral halls. More than a hundred clan halls from successive dynasties line the hill and the river, earning it the name 'open-air museum of history.' Within its walls: the borrowed-scenery artistry of Jichang Garden, the Southern Dynasties bells of Huishan Temple, the crystal-clear Second Spring under Heaven that inspired the erhu classic 'Moon Reflected in the Second Spring,' and the chubby clay figurines of Huishan. A half day here unfolds a thousand years of Wuxi.
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  1. Town Entrance
    Start · Entrance
  2. Huishan Zhijie (Ancestral Hall Street)
    about 10 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Enter through the main entrance archway; the straight street runs alongside Longtou River, lined with ancestral halls—Fan Wenzheng Hall, Yang Oufang Hall, Qian Wusu King Hall, and over a hundred others spanning dynasties, with gray bricks, dark tiles, and inscribed plaques each telling a story. A nationally protected heritage site, it is called the 'Museum of Chinese Ancestral Halls.' Why this route: Over a hundred ancestral halls across dynasties are rare nationwide; each hall is a family history, an open-air museum, and the soul of the old town.
  3. Fan Wenzheng Memorial Hall
    about 190 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Continue along the straight street to Fan Wenzheng Hall, built to honor the Northern Song statesman Fan Zhongyan. Its three courtyards feature a plaque reading 'Be first to worry, last to rejoice,' with statues and steles recording his life—the most representative hall on the street. Why this route: Fan Wenzheng embodies the spirit of 'worrying first, rejoicing last,' and his hall is the best window into the patriotism and integrity of Chinese scholar-officials.
  4. Jichang Garden
    about 190 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Head south along the street and through the Xihui Park entrance to Jichang Garden. This famous Ming-dynasty Jiangnan garden is known for 'borrowed scenery'—its waters reflect Xi Mountain, and the Dragon Light Pagoda's shadow falls into the pond. Small but deep, every step reveals a new view. Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong visited repeatedly on their southern tours, and Qianlong even built a replica in the Summer Palace. Why this route: Jichang Garden's borrowed view of the pagoda shadow is the pinnacle of Jiangnan garden artistry—small yet deep, each step a scene, seeing the grand in the small.
  5. Huishan Temple
    about 170 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Exit Jichang Garden's north gate and climb the mountain path to Huishan Temple. Founded around 423 AD in the Southern Dynasties, this ancient temple has over 1,600 years of continuous worship. Ancient ginkgo trees tower within, Tang and Song stone sutra pillars remain, and the grand hall stands solemn—morning bells and evening drums blend Zen with antiquity. Why this route: Huishan Temple is a Southern Dynasties relic with over 1,600 years of history; its ancient ginkgo and Tang-Song stone pillars witness unbroken centuries of worship.
  6. Second Spring under Heaven
    about 70 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    West of Huishan Temple lies the Second Spring Under Heaven. Tang tea sage Lu Yu ranked Huishan spring second among all waters, giving it its name. The three-tiered pool is clear and sweet, praised by scholars through the ages. The erhu masterpiece 'Moon Reflected on Second Spring' drew inspiration from this spring—moonlight, spring shadow, and melody blending into Wuxi's most moving image. Why this route: Lu Yu's second-ranked spring inspired the erhu classic 'Moon Reflected on Second Spring,' where spring sounds, moonlight, and melody intertwine.
  7. Huishan Temple
    about 70 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Exit Jichang Garden's north gate and climb the mountain path to Huishan Temple. Founded around 423 AD in the Southern Dynasties, this ancient temple has over 1,600 years of continuous worship. Ancient ginkgo trees tower within, Tang and Song stone sutra pillars remain, and the grand hall stands solemn—morning bells and evening drums blend Zen with antiquity. Why this route: Huishan Temple is a Southern Dynasties relic with over 1,600 years of history; its ancient ginkgo and Tang-Song stone pillars witness unbroken centuries of worship.
  8. Second Spring under Heaven
    about 70 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    West of Huishan Temple lies the Second Spring Under Heaven. Tang tea sage Lu Yu ranked Huishan spring second among all waters, giving it its name. The three-tiered pool is clear and sweet, praised by scholars through the ages. The erhu masterpiece 'Moon Reflected on Second Spring' drew inspiration from this spring—moonlight, spring shadow, and melody blending into Wuxi's most moving image. Why this route: Lu Yu's second-ranked spring inspired the erhu classic 'Moon Reflected on Second Spring,' where spring sounds, moonlight, and melody intertwine.
  9. Longguang Pagoda (Xishan)
    about 540 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    If you have energy, climb the trail to the top of Xi Mountain to visit the town's landmark, Dragon Light Pagoda. Built in the Ming dynasty, this seven-story octagonal brick pagoda is tall and elegant—the visual landmark of the old town and Wuxi. From the top, take in the streets, canal sails, and distant Taihu Lake mist—the very pagoda shadow Jichang Garden borrows. Why this route: Dragon Light Pagoda is the visual landmark of the town and Wuxi; from the top, the streets, canal sails, and Taihu mist unfold below.
  10. Huishan Clay Figurine Museum
    about 430 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    Descend to the historic district, home to the Huishan Clay Figurine Museum. Dedicated to this national intangible heritage, it displays the adorable A Fu and A Xi figures and live demonstrations of clay-making. Try your hand at shaping and painting clay, and take home a pair of 'Big A Fu'—the warmest souvenir of the trip. Why this route: Huishan clay figurines are national intangible heritage; the charming A Fu and A Xi, plus hands-on clay shaping and painting, make for delightful fun.
  11. Huishan Hengjie
    about 330 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
    The last stop is Heng Street. This east-west old street perpendicular to the straight street is lined with shops along stone-paved paths—Wuxi xiaolongbao, fried gluten balls, and braised spare ribs fill the air with aroma, while clay figurine and bamboo carving shops invite leisurely browsing. Buy some souvenirs and head east along Heng Street back to the entrance, completing a half-day Huishan tour. Why this route: Heng Street gathers Wuxi snacks and crafts—a great spot to buy souvenirs, taste xiaolongbao and braised ribs, and savor the town's lively local flavor before leaving.

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