The breathtaking gardens of Wuxi captivated even Emperor Qianlong, who lingered and forgot to return home

Emperor Qianlong visited the south of the Yangtze River six times, yet he arrived at this place seven times, and even wrote 18 poems for it, which shows his great fondness for the area. This place is none other than Jichang Garden. Unlike other gardens, it is a villa-style classical garden in the Jiangnan region and the only Ming Dynasty classical garden in Wuxi. It is also one of the four famous gardens of Jiangnan. The garden architecture of Wuxi perfectly integrates mountains and water. The Turtle Head Isle of Wuxi is a true representation of real mountains and waters, and this small garden of less than 15 acres also features real mountains and waters, which is truly astonishing! Visiting Jichang Garden is not only entering a secluded garden with real mountains and waters but also more than just visiting a garden, as there are many unmissable small attractions here～ 1️⃣ Hui Mountain Temple ✔️ The ticket for Hui Mountain Temple is included in the Jichang Garden admission, and it is a temple that was founded during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. The Golden Lotus Bridge inside Hui Mountain Temple was built at the end of the Northern Song Dynasty and is the oldest three-hole stone arch bridge in Wuxi. A pond with golden lotuses is a sight worth seeing. 2️⃣ Erquan Academy ✔️ Erquan Academy is named after the second best spring in the world, and the real water of Jichang Garden comes from this spring. This is also where the famous piece 'Erquan Yingyue' by the blind musician Abing was composed. 3️⃣ Jichang Garden ✔️ Jichang Garden is the core of the entire garden complex. Although it is not large, every spot is a beautiful scene. My favorite part of Jichang Garden is the Jin Hui Yi, a large expanse of water that feels incredibly serene. Sitting here for a while, you instantly understand the '20-minute park effect'. 4️⃣ Xi Hui Park ✔️ Don't rush off after leaving Jichang Garden; Xi Hui Park is also an additional attraction. You can take a cable car to the highest point of Hui Mountain, see the Nine Dragons Wall, or go boating and enjoy amusement rides here. 5️⃣ Hui Mountain Ancient Town ✔️ Hui Mountain Ancient Town is a free ancient street next to Jichang Garden. It is recommended to visit Hui Mountain Ancient Town first and then enter Jichang Garden. There are countless ancestral halls on the ancient town street, all free to visit, each with its own charm. In addition, there are teahouses, Clay Figure Zhang, and old noodle shops on the street, making it a great place to stroll. 🌈Tips： ✔️ Some water lilies are currently blooming in Jichang Garden, but the lotuses have not yet bloomed ✔️ Dogs are not allowed; it is not pet-friendly ✔️ The Erquan Garden Old Restaurant in Hui Mountain Ancient Town is very authentic; you must try a bowl of Ao Zao noodles 🗒️ Jichang Garden 📍 No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, inside Hui Mountain Ancient Town 🕒 8:00-17:00 💰 70 yuan 🌸 Recommended visiting time: 1-2 hours 🚗 Metro Line 4 Hui Mountain Ancient Town Station Exit 6