One-Day Tour of Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi

👍🏻Recommendation: Wuxi is truly beautiful! Strolling through the streets and alleys of Wuxi, you'll find picturesque scenery everywhere. This one-day tour guide includes Huishan Ancient Town and Nanchang Street, allowing you to experience Wuxi's historical charm and the beauty of a Jiangnan water town all in one day. If you're short on time, this is the perfect itinerary for you!

🗺Attraction Introduction:

- Huishan Ancient Town: This place is like an "open-air museum" of Jiangnan culture. As soon as you step into the ancient town, you're enveloped by a rich historical atmosphere. The ancient town houses many ancestral halls, each with its own unique story. Walking on the bluestone roads and admiring the ancient buildings, you'll feel a sense of tranquility.
- Nanchang Street: The oldest street in Wuxi with the most Jiangnan water town characteristics. The banks are lined with typical white-walled and black-tiled Jiangnan houses, and the river is dotted with small bridges of various shapes. During the day, stroll along the ancient canal to fully experience the charm of a Jiangnan water town; when night falls and the lights come on, it transforms into another enchanting scene.
- Nanchan Temple: One of Wuxi's landmarks. Although it only takes about an hour to visit, it's well worth a visit to experience its unique atmosphere.

🚗Transportation:

- Huishan Ancient Town: Take subway line 1 from Wuxi Railway Station to Xi Hui Park Station, then walk to the ancient town. It's super convenient.
- Nanchan Temple: Take subway line 1 from Huishan Ancient Town to Nanchan Temple Station, then walk to the temple.
- Nanchang Street: After visiting Nanchan Temple, you can walk directly to Nanchang Street. It's very close, and you can enjoy the city scenery along the way.

🗺Itinerary:
In the morning, head to Huishan Ancient Town to experience its historical charm (2-3 hours). In the afternoon, visit Nanchan Temple (about 1 hour). Then, go to Nanchang Street to enjoy a leisurely afternoon and the charming night view (1-2 hours in the evening).

🍱Food Recommendations:

- Huishan Ancient Town: You must try the Huishan yousubing (crispy flaky pastry). It's perfectly crispy, with a balanced sweet and salty flavor. It's pure bliss! Also try the Wuxi specialty snack, yulanbing (magnolia pancake). We recommend Maohua Cuisine. One bite, and you'll be hooked.
- Nanchan Temple: When you get to Nanchan Temple Food Street, you must try the kaiyang wontons (wontons with dried shrimp). Wang Xing Ji is a good choice, offering delicious and flavorful wontons.
- Nanchang Street: In the evening, try the meihua gao (plum blossom cake) or youmianjin (fried gluten puff) as a late-night snack. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as you stroll and eat.

💰Expenses: Admission to Huishan Ancient Town, Nanchan Temple, and Nanchang Street is free. Breakfast in Huishan Ancient Town is about CNY 10 per person. Lunch with Huishan yousubing is about CNY 15 per person. Dinner at Nanchan Temple is about CNY 20 per person. Late-night snacks on Nanchang Street are about CNY 10 per person. The total cost for the day is quite affordable, offering excellent value for money!

📌Other Tips:

- Check the weather forecast before you go and choose a sunny day for better photos.
- Huishan Ancient Town and Nanchang Street can get crowded, so be sure to keep your belongings safe.
- While the food is delicious, don't overeat. Save room to try more delicacies!