Huishan old town
Jiangsu · China
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Huishan old town
Welcome to Huishan Old Town, an extraordinary historical district in Wuxi that has been described as an 'elegant, leisurely, and quiet' sanctuary by the emperors of old. This area is uniquely positioned at the base of Huishan…
Listen in the app2The Dragon Head River and Stone Bridges
The lifeblood of Huishan Old Town is the Dragon Head River (Longtou He), a serene canal that reflects the white walls and black tiles of the ancient buildings. This waterway has served as the primary transportation artery for…
Listen in the app3The Cluster of Ancestral Temples
The most unique feature of Huishan is its unprecedented collection of ancestral temples (Ci Tang). In traditional Chinese society, these temples were the spiritual and social hubs for extended family clans. …
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No visit to Huishan is complete without paying homage to the 'Second Spring Under Heaven' (Tianxia Di'er Quan). Located near the base of the mountain, this spring was famously rated by Lu Yu, the 'Sage of Tea' during the Tang…
Listen in the app5The Thousand Person Merit Arch
Near the entrance to the old street stands the 'Thousand Person Merit Arch' (Qian Ren Bao De Fang). This massive stone structure, built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty, is one of the most impressive of its kind in…
Listen in the app6Jichang Garden — The Garden of Leisurely Longing
Tucked inside the scenic area of Huishan is Jichang Garden, one of the most famous classical gardens in Southern China. This garden is a masterpiece of 'borrowed scenery,' using the nearby Huishan Mountain and the Xiushan Pagoda…
Listen in the app7The Forest Area and Ancient Huishan Temple
As you move toward the western edge of the town, the buildings give way to the Forest Area, which leads up the slopes of Huishan Mountain. This area is home to the original Huishan Temple, which dates back to the Southern…
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As we conclude our walk through Huishan Old Town, I hope you feel the deep layers of history that make this place so special. We have walked the banks of the Dragon Head River, marveled at the merit of the ancient scholars, and…
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What is Huishan old town?
Huishan old town is a place in Jiangsu · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Jiangsu · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.5808, 120.2735 |
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