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Romantic Wuxi: A Hidden Town | Explore Huishan Ancient Town and Stroll Along Lihu Lake at Sunset

D1

Day 1 Shanghai → Huishan → Shanghai

All day

Theme song for this route: MC Zhang Tianfu - "Necessary for an Old-School Date"

10:00

10:00 -10:15 Gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.

10:15

Depart on time at 10:15, with interaction and itinerary introduction on the bus, and laughter all the way!

12:30

Arrive at Huishan Ancient Town! Huishan Ancient Town has been renowned for its unique and splendid scenery, renowned for its picturesque Xishan Mountain, clear clouds, and famous springs. Throughout history, scholars and literati have visited Huishan to savor the springs and explore its history. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong toured Jiangnan six times and Huishan seven times, leaving behind countless magnificent poems and anecdotes.

13:00

We freely searched for delicious food in the ancient town, including Huishan tofu pudding, sweet osmanthus taro from the old restaurant, Huishan Temple pastry, colorful glutinous rice balls and magnolia cakes from Qingshan Glutinous Rice Ball Shop, as well as golden oily golden fruit, crispy smiley faces, crispy rice crust, crispy egg rolls, and King Kong belly button roasted slices. Every bite was full of the flavor of Wuxi!

4:30 PM

Following the tour leader's notice, we are ready to set off for Lihu Lake to catch a summer sunset (the specific sunset time depends on the weather that day, so please take it easy).

5:00 PM

Arriving at Li Lake, we can roam around freely or follow the tour guide and take a walk around Li Lake. Li Lake is full of cultural charm because it is closely connected with the legend of the historical celebrity Fan Li. It is known as the shining pearl of Wuxi!

6:30 PM

If I want to meet you throughout the summer, let’s meet at the sunset of Lihu Lake in summer!

7:00 PM

After the tour, we are ready to return. (The return trip is shorter and we do not stop at any service area. Please take care of your personal hygiene before boarding the bus.)

9:30 PM

Arriving in Shanghai, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.

Driving time: Shanghai to Huishan: about 2 hours

Hiking: Strolling through the scenic area

1.Why didn’t I receive a text message notification after registering?

2. What if it rains during the event?

2-3 days before the event, we will decide whether the event will proceed as scheduled based on the weather forecast and route conditions. Please pay attention to our notifications. Most activities can proceed as usual even if there is light rain. There is still fun to be had on rainy days. If heavy rain is forecast, the event will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to everyone.

3. Is this route crowded?

Most of our routes are natural and niche, with relatively small traffic. Of course, it also depends on the registration situation for each period. Generally, ordinary models are 37-seat buses, and a few large models are 53-seat. Each car has a certain proportion of tour leaders to ensure the quality of the event.

Huishan Ancient Town: Rich in cultural heritage, Huishan Bay, a tributary of the Grand Canal, flows directly into the heart of the ancient town. Historical relics and cultural heritage abound along its banks, and it is the birthplace of the Wuxi place name, "Wuxi Xishan Mountain Wuxi." The town boasts over 200 scenic spots, including ancient streets, gardens, temples, springs, academies, poetry societies, and ancestral halls, spanning thousands of years of history. The scenic area of ​​Huishan Ancient Town has long been renowned for its Xishan clear clouds and famous springs, boasting unique and splendid scenery. Literati and scholars throughout history have visited Huishan to savor its springs and explore its ancient history. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperors Kangxi and Qianlong toured Huishan seven times during their six trips south of the Yangtze River, leaving behind countless magnificent poems and anecdotes. Su Shi's "Carrying a small moon from heaven, I come to taste the second best spring on earth," and Emperor Qianlong's "Only Huishan is tranquil and elegant," are both captivating and cultural icons of the scenic area.

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