Huishan Ancient Town （Northwest Gate）

Tourist attraction in Wuxi, China

About

Historical Sites

🏯 Liangzhu Culture Ruins: Site of Xishan Ancestors.
🐴 Lord of Chunshen: Place where Lord of Chunshen watered his horse during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC).
🏞️ Huishan Temple Garden: Dating back to the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-581).
💧 Second Spring: Known as 'Second Spring from Vast World' from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
🌉 Jinlian Bridge: A historical bridge from the Song Dynasty (960-1279).
🌳 Jichang Garden: A beautiful garden from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
🏛️ Ancestral Halls: 108 ancestral halls and gardens dating from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China.
🎻 Ah Bing's Tomb Park: Dedicated to the legendary blind street musician A Bing.

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Cultural Significance

🏛️ Ancestral Halls: Home to 118 ancestral halls, with 10 major national preservation sites.
🖼️ Huishan Clay Figurines: A folk handicraft art with over 400 years of history, originating in the Ming Dynasty.
🎭 Chinese Tea Performances: Regularly staged in the town.
📜 Emperor Qianlong's Quote: 'Only Huishan Mountain appears elegant, leisurely and quiet.'
🏞️ Fengshui: Ideal location at the foot of Mount Hui and Mount Xi, believed to have perfect fengshui elements.

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Activities

🚶‍♂️ Walking Tours: Explore the historic and cultural sites within the town.
🛍️ Shopping: Buy Huishan clay figurines and other local crafts.
🍵 Tea Tasting: Try tea made from the famous Huishan Spring water.
🎨 Workshops: Participate in clay figure workshops.
🌸 Garden Visits: Stroll through Jichang Garden and other scenic spots.

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Local Cuisine

🦀 Steamed Crab Meat Buns: A local delicacy.
🍰 Shortcake: Popular among visitors.
🍮 Jellied Bean Curd: A must-try snack.
🍖 Wuxi Spareribs: Braised in rice wine and soya sauce, spiced with ginger, anise, cloves, and black peppercorns.
🍶 Huiquan Yellow Wine: Made from Huishan spring water and local glutinous rice, a sweet liquor.

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Transportation

🚇 Metro: Take metro line 1 from Wuxi Railway Station to Sanyang Plaza.
🚌 Bus: From Sanyang Plaza, take bus No 611, No 15, No 75, or No 81 to reach the town.
🚖 Taxi: Approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi from Wuxi Railway Station.
🚄 High-Speed Rail: Wuxi is well-connected by high-speed rail, with frequent trains to Shanghai and Nanjing.
🗺️ Location: Situated at the foot of Huishan Mountain, 2.5 kilometers from Wuxi downtown.

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Travel Information
📍 Address: China, Jiangsu, Wuxi, 北塘区 Tonghui W Rd, 通惠西路交叉口东南角

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