The Jichang Garden in Wuxi, one of the four famous gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, actually hides Emperor Qianlong's dream of the south

Jichang Garden was originally built during the Ming Dynasty, with Mount Hui as its backdrop. It is an exquisite work among the gardens of literati in the south of the Yangtze River, and is known as one of the four great gardens along with the Humble Administrator's Garden, the Lingering Garden, and the Zhan Garden. After Emperor Qianlong's southern tour, he was so enchanted that he later replicated Jichang Garden in the predecessor of the Summer Palace, the Qingyi Garden, creating the Garden of Harmonious Interests. This shows the extraordinary charm of Jichang Garden. 📍Location: No. 18 Baoshan Street, Liangxi District, Wuxi City, inside Hui Shan Ancient Town 🎫Ticket: 70 RMB/person ⌚Opening hours: 08:00—16:30, no entry after 16:00 🚗Transportation 🚙Self-driving: Parking available at the scenic area parking lot, 15 RMB/time on weekdays, 30 RMB/time on holidays. It is recommended to use public transport if you cannot go early to secure a parking spot on holidays. 🚇Subway: Direct access to Hui Shan Ancient Town subway station via Metro Line 4, exit from Gate 6 and walk about 100 meters. 🚍Bus: Multiple bus routes are available to the scenic area, with the least walking required for routes 76/4/16, arriving at Hui Shan Station. ✅Tour Route Enter from the South Gate➡️Bayin Stream➡️Jiashu Hall➡️Dashi Mountain House➡️Hanbi Pavilion➡️Qixing Bridge➡️Zhiyu Kan➡️Yupan Gallery➡️Xianyue Pavilion➡️Jingchi Pond➡️Woyun Hall➡️Hebu Beach➡️Jiashu Hall➡️Distant view of Longguang Pagoda 🔥Core Scenic Spots The entrance hall, Bingli Hall, Zhiyu Kan, Qixing Bridge, Yupan Gallery, Hanbi Pavilion, etc. 🌟Tips 1️⃣Jinhuiyi: The water management technique used in this pool is considered the crown of Chinese classical gardens. The water originates from Mount Hui, flows through Bayin Stream, and gathers in the pool. With Hebu Beach, Qixing Bridge, and gallery bridges dividing the water surface layer by layer, it is impossible to find the end of the water, integrating springs, waterfalls, streams, pools, gullies, and beaches all in one garden. 2️⃣Bayin Stream: Bayin Stream is a rockery on the west side of the garden, winding and secluded, with the sound of water flowing along the path in the middle of the rockery reflecting off different rock walls, creating diverse sounds like a melody. Above, there is lush tree shade, and below, there is the constant sound of mountain springs. The not-so-high rockery creates the impression of a canyon, reminiscent of the lingering veins of Mount Hui. 3️⃣Architecture: To the east of Jinhuiyi, there are structures such as Zhiyu Kan, Yupan, Hanbi Pavilion, and Xianyue Pavilion. They are small and appropriately sized, separated by water and facing the mountains, cleverly arranging the scenic spots and viewing points.