CCTV Spring Festival Gala Sub-venue Huishan Ancient Town, the Chinese-style romance defined by CCTV

Same breathtakingly beautiful romance as the Spring Festival Gala! Wuxi Huishan Ancient Town is absolutely stunning. As the 2025 Spring Festival Gala sub-venue, its Chinese aesthetics have gone viral on trending searches. The Huishan Ancient Town scenic area is quite large. I was a bit confused when preparing to go, so I did some research and am sharing it with friends here.

🚇 Transportation Guide
Take Metro Line 4 to "Huishan Ancient Town Station," Exit 6, then a 5-minute walk straight ahead!
The same filming spot as the Spring Festival Gala is at Longtou River, near the river pond.
Be prepared to queue for photos at the "Wuxi" popular internet-famous wall at the entrance 🔥

🎫 Four Major Touring Areas
📍 Cultural Relics Area (Xihui Scenic Spot)
💰 70 RMB combo ticket
⏰ 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Must-see: Jichang Garden, Huishan Temple, Second Spring Under Heaven
⚠️ One ticket covers the cultural check-in route

📍 Xihui Scenic Area
💰 10 RMB
⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Xihui Park offers stunning natural scenery
Perfect for a relaxing walk～

📍 Historical and Cultural Street Area
💰 Free
⏰ Open all day
Spring Festival Gala filming area! Red lanterns + fish lanterns + rowing boats
Full marks for nighttime atmosphere 🌙

📍 Mountain Forest Protection Area
💰 Free
Great for hiking and sightseeing
Cable car round trip 40 RMB
Best panoramic photo spot 😍

✨ Must-try Experiences
1⃣️ Lantern Festival from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
2⃣️ Take photos at the prime spot of the Renjie Diling Archway
3⃣️ Must-eat intangible cultural heritage snacks:
- Huishan crispy oil cake
- Old Chef’s Plum Blossom Cake
4⃣️ Internet-famous cultural and creative "Da Afu"
5⃣️ Hanfu night tour, a perfect photo spot

🎭【Special Activities】
Featured folk performances:
Guochao Lion Dance
Landscape drama
Immersive parade
Recommended viewing time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM prime time

💡 Insider Tips
Wearing Hanfu makes your photos stand out! The night scene is stunning
Allow more than 3 hours for your visit

You can always trust CCTV’s aesthetic sense. As a Spring Festival sub-venue, the decorations here are truly beautiful! Red and yellow lanterns hang from the trees, and there are fish lanterns on the river (not yet lit). It’s definitely worth waiting until evening; the lights come on around 5 PM and it’s really beautiful. The area isn’t very big, so you can walk around the river without missing any beautiful scenery. It’s truly gorgeous.