One day by the Taihu Lake, a natural and cultural scenic wonder! Head Isle·Li Garden·Three Kingdoms City Wuxi

Visiting the shores of Taihu Lake in Wuxi is a must! It's been a while since I last visited Wuxi, and this time I revisited the old places of Turtle Head Isle, Li Garden, and Three Kingdoms City! Turtle Head Isle is a peninsula on the northwest shore of Taihu Lake, one of the five largest freshwater lakes in China. Surrounded by water on three sides, it resembles a turtle raising its head, and it is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. Major attractions include Chongshan Hidden Beauty, Ten-mile Fragrant Path, Hengyun Villa, Lotus Flower Depths, and more. You can also take a cruise to the Fairy Isles of Taihu Lake. Wuxi Three Kingdoms City is one of the Wuxi Film and TV Bases, located by Taihu Lake. It is China's first large-scale, fully immersive film shooting and tourism base, established in 1987 and known as the 'Oriental Hollywood'. Here, besides touring filming spots like 'King Wu's Palace', 'Ganlu Temple', 'Cao's Camp', 'Wu's Camp', 'Seven-Star Altar', 'Pointing General Platform', you can also watch the thrilling performance of 'The Three Heroes Battle Lu Bu' at the 'Horse Racing Ground', which makes you feel as if you've traveled back to the times of galloping warhorses and fluttering banners. 'Li Garden is tranquil and beautiful, where Xi Shi made fish sink; Li Lake is picturesque, where Fan Li was skilled in fishing.' According to legend, during the Spring and Autumn period, the nobleman Fan Li and the beauty Xi Shi boated here, hence the lake was named after the people, and the garden after the lake. Li Garden, known for its 'exquisite elegance', is praised as a 'Peach Blossom Land'. The garden features attractions such as Hundred Flowers Villa, Four Seasons Pavilion, South Dike at Dawn, Fisherman's Engraving, Thousand-Step Corridor, Pavilion of Sunny Red and Misty Green, Layered Waves and Shadows, 'Cloud' Rockery, Xi Shi Villa, and more.

It's not that I can't afford to go to Kyoto, but the cherry blossoms here are more beautiful!!

3.29 Real shot at Wuxi's Turtle Head Isle!! Truly the top tier of the cherry blossom world...... The crowd is really... too much... Just got back, and I really have to exclaim again!! Wuxi during the cherry blossom peak season is too beautiful!! : Nanjing to Wuxi 55min Nanjing→Wuxi 2h Cherry Blossom Valley, Cherry Blossom Tower, Cherry Blossom Valley Parking Lot, Internet-famous Tree Hole→Changchun Bridge 1 Cherry Blossom Valley|Pictures 6/7 The cherry blossoms here are blooming densely, perfect for bringing a mat to space out under the cherry trees for an afternoon, and casually taking beautiful photos Walking along the road, you will encounter cherry blossoms by the small river, as well as innocent pink lanterns and cabins that also make for great photos 2 Cherry Blossom Tower|Picture 5 I have to say!! The crowd is really huge!!! But!! I found a niche spot!! That is the pond side of the Cherry Blossom Tower, where you can capture the entire view of the Cherry Blossom Tower in the reflection Cherry Blossom Valley Parking Lot|Pictures 3/13 Also a treasure spot oh~ The important thing is that there are no people!!! A large area of Somei Yoshino is blooming too beautifully!! And the color matching is very Japanese, you can get hundreds of photos in minutes!! Internet-famous Tree Hole|Picture 16 4 The framing composition is really amazing!! You can squat and capture the evening glow and fishing boats, very artistic~ 5 Changchun Bridge|Pictures 1/2/10/11/14/15 I really want to say!!! It was worth it this year!! I saw the cherry blossoms at sunset.. It's so romantic, if you come to Turtle Head Isle to see the cherry blossoms, please remember to add this spot!!!! Last weekend was already the peak blooming period! The cherry blossom season is short, estimated to last about a week~ No need to say, driving is just beep beep beep beep beep~ It's recommended to use public transportation, Wuxi Station has a special Cherry Blossom Tour 1, $5, you can also take the subway and walk there If you want to see some other flowers, I also went to Liyuan (Picture 8), the peach blossoms are also nice, and the garden is comfortable to stroll around~ During the cherry blossom season, Turtle Head Isle is never short of people! If you want fewer people, you can come early in the morning ❷From the main gate of Chongmen, you can walk or take a car to the vicinity of Cherry Blossom Valley, about 2km away

Reverse Travel

Wuxi May Day Guide✈️ Play like this in spring limited to Binhu District Day1 Baoshan Forest Park➡️Turtle Head Isle➡️Li Garden➡️Li Lake Central Park➡️Xuntang Ancient Town After Turtle Head Isle, you can stroll around the nearby Xuntang Ancient Town. It's not far away, the town is small, but the scenery is beautiful, and you can stay in the hotels here Binhu District Day2 Lingshan Scenic Area➡️Nianhua Bay➡️Taihu Lake Scenic Belt Liangxi District Day3 Rong Lane Historical District➡️Huishan Ancient Town➡️Nanchan Temple➡️Nanchang Street Entrance➡️Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal Scenic Area Yixing City Day4 Yixing Bamboo Sea | Zhanggong Cave | Taozu Holy Land | Linggu Cave, etc., choose one or two Day5 Check for any omissions according to the situation, or take a leisurely trip Accommodation Guide Recommended accommodation: Shuxiang Mansion Hotel in Xuntang Ancient Town Don't miss it if you like ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. You can sleep in the scenic area and be attracted by the hotel's delicious food Crispy eel is actually the most delicious I've tasted in days! Food Guide Recommended food: Although Xibang cuisine is not very stunning, it is also fresh to eat light food Wuxi is a low-key city, convenient for travel, beautiful scenery, and amazing culture As a short holiday trip for May Day, it is very worthwhile to go～ ✈️Transportation route: Fly to Wuxi, take a taxi to the entrance of Xuntang Ancient Town, and friends who come nearby can directly take the subway lines 1 and 4

Spring brings a bloom of flowers to Liyuan in Wuxi

Liyuan is located on the picturesque banks of Li Lake in Wuxi City and is one of the main attractions of the national key scenic area 'Taihu'. Liyuan covers an area of 123 acres, with about two-fifths of it being water, known for its water scenery. Li Lake, formerly known as Qi Lake or Wuli Lake, is said to have been named after Fan Li, a minister of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn period, who boated here with the beauty Xi Shi, hence the lake and the garden are named after him. In the early years of the Republic of China, Yu Xunzhen, a villager from Qingqi Village, built the 'Eight Views of Qingqi' by the lake, known as the 'region of bright mountains and clear waters'. From 1927 to 1936, with the help of Yu, Wang Yuqing and his son, also from the same village, built Liyuan on the existing foundation; in 1930, Wang's relative Chen Meifang built another 'Fishing Villa', also known as 'Match Liyuan', to the west of it. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, in 1952, the Liyuan Corridor was expanded and connected to the Fishing Villa; around 1980, the 'Layered Waves and Shadows' new area was further developed. Liyuan is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction and a key cultural relics protection unit in Jiangsu Province. Wuxi Liyuan attracts countless visitors with its unique scenery and cultural and historical background. Here, one can not only enjoy the beautiful natural scenery but also experience the rich cultural history and unique activities.

Li Garden is festive with red for the New Year

Li Garden celebrates the New Year. On the banks of Li Lake in Wuxi, Li Garden is adorned with bright red lanterns hanging high. During the Dragon Year's Spring Festival, visit Li Garden to enjoy the scenic landscape of Li Lake and the festive red atmosphere.

Li Garden in Wuxi | It's the perfect time for spring outings and flower appreciation (with guide)

| It's the perfect time for spring outings and flower appreciation (with guide). The most beautiful April days are upon us, with fresh air and vibrant peach blossoms and willows. It's a great time to enjoy the scenery and appreciate the flowers. Today, follow Xi Rong into Li Garden, where the peach blossoms are blooming in delicate and tender beauty. If you like it, go for it! ➤Brief Introduction to Li Garden One of the main attractions of 'Taihu Lake', located on the shore of Li Lake, it is named after the historical figure Fan Li and the beauty Xi Shi who, according to legend, boated here during the Spring and Autumn period. It is a classical garden in the style of southern China, not very large but exquisite and elegant. Surrounded by water on three sides, one can gaze at the continuous green hills in the distance and listen to the waves hitting the shore nearby; the southern dike at dawn is a sight of pink peach and green willow; the waterside corridor offers changing views with every step; the artificial mountains are lush and winding; the pavilions, terraces, and towers reflect in the rippling water, creating beautiful scenery in all four seasons, and it is known as Wuxi's 'Peach Blossom Land'. It is an excellent place for spring outings and flower appreciation, couple interactions, family outings, and camping picnics. Now is the time when the peach blossoms are in their most beautiful bloom, come and encounter the golden peach blossoms of Li Garden, a different kind of beauty, with peach branches of various forms dipping into the lake, it's really too beautiful. Li Garden is about 10 kilometers from the city center, with convenient transportation. ➤Peach Blossom Appreciation and Recreation Li Lake lakeside, Peach Blossom Grove, yacht sightseeing, boating on the lake ➤Tour Route Baihua Mountain House → Xi Shi Legend Corridor → Four Seasons Pavilion → Willow Dike Flower Rain → Lotus Barge → Guilin Heavenly Fragrance → Four Corners Pavilion → Thousand Step Corridor → Spring and Autumn Pavilion → Sunny Red Smoke Green Pavilion → Ning Spring Tower → Return to the Main Gate ➤Scenic Area Level: National AAAA ➤Recommended Duration of Visit: 2~3 hours ➤Address: No. 18 Huanhu Road, Binhu District, Wuxi City ➤Food Recommendation: Xichu Banshan Farmhouse ➤Transportation ❶Take Metro Line 4 to Li Lake Bridge Station, Exit 1, and walk about 1 kilometer ❷Take bus routes 20, 211, or 315 to Li Garden, and walk about 200 meters ❸Self-driving, there is a parking lot, very convenient ➤Nearby Attractions Recommendation: Water Margin City ➤tips ❶The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare cold-proof and warm clothing, wear comfortable shoes ❷Take sun protection and moisturizing measures ❸There are various types of cruise boats to choose from, including speedboats that go directly to Turtle Head Isle, allowing you to visit both attractions at once ❹Perfect spot for ancient-style photo shoots ❣️Hope this guide is useful to you, I am Xi Rong, follow me for more exciting content!!

During my trip to Li Garden in Wuxi, I captured a photo of a lifetime

Wuxi Li Garden, a 4A-level scenic spot located on the shore of Li Lake, is one of the main attractions of Taihu Lake and the retreat of Fan Li and Xi Shi. 🕐 Recommended duration of visit: 2~3h ⛲️ Entrance hours: 8:00~17:00 🎫 Admission fee: 45r/person (Ticket office is located beside the main entrance of the scenic area) Includes student ticket: 22r/person March Peach Blossom Festival 🌸🌸🌸, the peach blossoms in Taohuawu are now in full bloom, making it the best spot for photos 📷 July-August Lotus Exhibition September-October Sunflower Tour route: Baihua Mountain House - Xi Shi Legend Corridor - Four Seasons Pavilion - Willow Dyke Flower Rain - Lotus Barge - Guilin Tianxiang - Sifang Pavilion - Thousand-Step Corridor - Spring and Autumn Pavilion - Qinghong Smoke Green Pavilion - Ningchun Tower - Return to the main entrance Next to the Spring and Autumn Pavilion, there is a tea house 🫖 where you can rest and have a cup of green tea for 💰20

Li Garden

Wow, you really had a great time at Li Garden! Located on the banks of Li Lake in Wuxi, Li Garden is named after Fan Li, a minister of the State of Yue during the Spring and Autumn period, who is said to have boated here with the beauty Xi Shi. Hence, Li Lake was named after Fan Li, and Li Garden was named after Li Lake. Li Garden is one of the main attractions of the 'Taihu Lake', a national key scenic area, and is known as Wuxi's 'Arcadia'. In 2005, Li Garden was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Enjoying the plum blossoms in Li Garden

Li Garden, located by the shore of Li Lake in Wuxi, is currently witnessing the fiery bloom of its red plum trees. Visiting Li Garden for a spring outing allows one to take a photo with the blooming plum trees. Additionally, the peach blossoms in Li Garden are also about to bloom. Several peach trees by the lake are already brimming with buds, and with a slight rise in temperature, the first peach blossom of 2024 is about to open.

Spring arrives early at Li Garden

Spring breeze turns the banks of the south of the Yangtze River green again. Along the shores of Li Lake in Wuxi, the willow trees on the embankment have sprouted tender green buds, soon to unfurl delicate leaves. After a winter of withered yellowness, green will once again spread across the land of the south of the Yangtze. Do you also long to visit Li Garden to enjoy the spring breeze, spring water, and spring leaves?

Li Garden

There are too many wonderful places in Wuxi, and it really has an advantage by the Taihu Lake. In addition to Turtle Head Isle, the nearby Li Garden is like a small West Lake, where you can stroll around for a day. There is also a place to eat traditional snacks in Li Garden, Taoyuanju Li Garden Store. But it closes early here, around four in the afternoon, and I didn't catch up. If you can solve it in the park earlier, it's not bad. The route in Li Garden may be repeated, and some lead to other areas when you go to the rockery. But this kind of experience is quite wonderful. Just walking up and down the rockery near the entrance, I walked no less than three times

The scenery of Li Garden is boundlessly beautiful

Li Garden is the place where Fan Li and Xi Shi chose to live in seclusion for a long time after they escaped from King Goujian of Yue. The 'sinking fish' in the description of Xi Shi's beauty as 'sinking fish and falling wild geese' happened here. During his seclusion here, Fan Li wrote the first book on fishery production in China, making a contribution to future generations' fishery production! Xi Shi washed her clothes here, and Fan Li farmed and read here. The two were inseparable, creating a beautiful love story. Fan Li was also one of the earliest wealthy businessmen in China, and the founder of private economists! Li Garden is quiet and beautiful, Xi Shi is a sinking fish; Li Lake is beautiful, Fan Li is good at fishing!

The Centennial Famous Garden--Li Garden in Wuxi

Li Garden is located on the beautiful shore of Li Lake. It is one of the main attractions of the national key scenic spot 'Taihu Lake'. The garden was originally composed of two adjacent private villa gardens, namely Li Garden built from 1927 to 1937 and Fisherman's Village built from 1930 to 1937. In 1927, the two gardens were connected and collectively referred to as Li Garden. Li Garden stands out in Jiangnan with its unique water garden, clear mountains and waters, and deep gardens. It is also famous for the romantic love story of Fan Li and Xi Shi 2500 years ago.

There are many gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, or built on the mountain, or dig the lake in the flat, build the rockery, build the arch bridge and the pavilion and Xuanyuan. There are not many gardens directly built next to the natural lake. The garden in Wuxi is a special place. Wuxi Liyuan is located on the shore of the beautiful Penghu Lake. Legend has it that Xi Shi and Fan Wei have been boating here. Fan Wei in history is a controversial figure. He has the ability to assist Yue Wang to rejuvenate the country, and he is willing to rush and retreat in different environments. However, he seems to be working on the matter of giving Xi Shi to Wu Wang. Whether the two have true love, outsiders are not known. is the main scenic spot of Taihu Lake. It is not a garden that existed in ancient times, but an antique garden built by Wang Xiqing and his son from 1927 to 1936. Later, Wang Jiafang, a relative of the Wang family, built a fishing village on the west side of the garden. In 1952, the garden expanded the corridor and connected with the fishing village. In the 1980s, the layer wave stack was built. Level key cultural relics protection unit. In addition to the cold winter, the other three seasons can see different flowers in the garden. Among them, the peach blossoms in spring are the most delicate. It is matched with magnolia and plum blossoms to create a poetic mood. In addition to various flowers, weeping willows are also the most scenic in the south of the Yangtze River. In the spring season, you can swim in the garden, just like walking through the paintings. Due to the lake, the scenery of the garden is more atmospheric than other Jiangnan gardens.

Fan Yufu Zuo Yue Goujian's retreat, the picture is strong and shameful, and eventually annexed Wu. After Goujians hegemony, Fan Wei resigned. Because of his good management, he eventually became a rich man in the world. The Gion Garden is the place where the legendary Fan Xi retired and the Xi Shi retired. Wuhu was originally named Wuli Lake. It is the inner lake of Taihu Lake. Because of the story of Fan Li and Xi Shi, it was renamed Wuhu. In Wuxi, you will find many place names related to Fan Wei, such as the Weihe River and the Yongqiao Bridge. The folks on the edge of Taihu Lake still circulate such two folk songs: planting bamboo and raising fish for thousands of times, thanks to Xi Shi and Fan Wei. is not big, twists and turns, shifting scenery, rockery, pond, small bridge, promenade interspersed during the period, is a classic Jiangnan garden, and then a step by step lotus, is a ready-made "Peony Pavilion".

Gion is said to be the place where Fan Li and Xi Shi will meet. With a good story, nature attracts a large number of tourists. Wuxi gardens and landscapes have four true and four false sayings, Shantou true mountain true water, send Changyuan rockery fake water, Xihui Park true mountain fake water, and the garden is rockery true water. This real water refers to Penghu, and the Garden is also named after its construction on the shore of Wuhu. Formerly known as Wuli Lake, Wuhu is an inner lake on the northeastern shore of Taihu Lake with a lake surface of 9.5 square kilometers. According to legend, more than 2,000 years ago, the Vietnamese doctor Fan He helped the king to annihilate Wu, and he became famous, carrying Xi Shi in this place. Later generations called Fan Li and Xi Shi's Wuli Lake, which was rafted in the past, as "Wuhu", and the Garden was named after it. The whole park is divided into four scenic spots: Baihua Mountain House in the east, Yuebo Pingyu in the east, Chunxiao and Four Seasons Pavilion in the South Bank; thousand steps promenade, lake center pavilion and Ningchun tower in the west; rockery group and lotus defense in the middle; There are places of interest such as the Spring and Autumn Pavilion. Its quite good to watch peach blossoms in spring or to see lotus flowers in summer.

In Gion Park, adults and children can go for leisure. But it is very unexpected because there are amusements mostly for young people. There are viewing platforms. The Ferris wheel is recommended. Sitting on the Ferris wheel, it is very stable, and you can also see the beautiful views of Wuxi. The entire playground is also a panoramic view. When it comes to the top, it is just the sunset of Taihu Lake. It is worth watching. It is a very good place to go to have fun. Take your children every time, wherever you go, it is not too far.

Liyuan is located on the shore of Wuxi Wuhu. According to legend, Fan Yu and Xi Shi once boated here. Therefore, the lake is named after people, and the park is named after the lake. Do not go to the history, this legend can always make this place a bit more romantic. Stepping into the winding path of the garden, it is full of spring, the sprouts are blue, the clusters of flowers are colorful, the wind is blowing, and the lake is a layer of ripples. The spring scene is always a joy, not to the chill of winter, everything is thriving. The lake is blue in the sky, the trees are red and green, and the ancient bridge and the ancient pavilion are more harmonious in this picture. Spring willows are really popular, the thin branches are full of new shoots, tender green and green hanging in the wind, the gesture is really like the soul of the West. Spring garden is still very worthwhile to go, the winding road is full of colorful flowers, if the wind blows, the lake bursts, with ancient pavilions and ancient bridges, the scenery is still It is gratifying. The island can be taken by boat, and there are not many stunning views on the island. Tickets 45 yuan