01City Guide
Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
太湖鼋头渚风景区
All Ages
Admission
Adult admission CNY 90, including the park shuttle and return boat to Taihu Fairy Island.
Typical Visit
4–6 hours for the full walk; 2–3 hours for a quick route.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for cooler garden, lake, canal and mountain walking; check heat, rain and seasonal programs before longer routes
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and weather-sensitive lake, garden, canal, mountain and cave routes
Top Attractions
02Built Heritage
Nianhua Bay
拈花湾
All Ages
Admission
About CNY 140 for adults; separate ticket from Lingshan, with possible online, student or senior discounts.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the main area; 4–6 hours from afternoon into the evening.
03City Guide
Huishan Ancient Town and Jichang Garden
惠山古镇·寄畅园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 70 Cultural Relics Area combination ticket; the CNY 10 Xihui Park ticket does not include Jichang Garden.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for Jichang Garden; 40–60 minutes for a quick route.
04Built Heritage
Lingshan Grand Buddha
灵山大佛
All Ages
Admission
CNY 210 onsite; about CNY 195 online one day ahead.
Typical Visit
4–5 hours; 2–3 hours for a compact route.
05Built Heritage
Lingshan Brahma Palace
灵山梵宫
All Ages
Admission
Included in Lingshan Scenic Area admission; there is no separate Brahma Palace ticket.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for a quick visit; 1.5–2 hours for the full interior route.
06City Guide
Liyuan Garden
蠡园
All Ages
Admission
CNY 45 in high season and CNY 30 in low season; March 2 falls between the listed periods.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for a quick visit; 2–3 hours for the full route.
07Food District
Nanchang Street
南长街
All Ages
Admission
The district is free; boats, shops, food and other venues use separate prices.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the main street; 2–3 hours with lanes, a boat and food.
08City Guide
Qingming Bridge Ancient Grand Canal Scenic Area
清名桥古运河景区
All Ages
Admission
The streets are free; a canal boat costs about CNY 100 or CNY 90 online, with separate arrangements.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for the core route; 2–3 hours for the fuller walk.
09City Guide
Three Kingdoms and Water Margin Theme Park
三国城水浒城
All Ages
Admission
About CNY 150 for the two-area adult ticket; separate tickets are about CNY 90 and CNY 85.
Typical Visit
4–5 hours for the two main shows; a full route can take a full day.
10City Guide
Wuxi Plum Garden
梅园
All Ages
Admission
Standard admission CNY 60; online channels often offer about CNY 55, with eligibility-based discounts.
Typical Visit
About 2–3 hours.
11City Guide
Nanchan Temple
南禅寺
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; no reservation is required.
Typical Visit
30–45 minutes for the temple; 2–3 hours with the street and canal route.
12City Guide
Xihui Scenic Area
锡惠景区
All Ages
Admission
Free old-town streets; CNY 10 for Xihui Park; CNY 70 for the Cultural Relics Area combination ticket.
Typical Visit
About 4 hours for paid gardens and historic sites; about 2 hours for the free streets.
13City Guide
Donglin Academy
东林书院
All Ages
Admission
Free admission; no reservation is required.
Typical Visit
30–60 minutes for the central axis; 1–1.5 hours for the full route.
14City Guide
Dangkou Ancient Town
荡口古镇
All Ages
Admission
The old-town streets are free; former residences and exhibitions keep separate hours and arrangements.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for a quick walk; 2–3 hours with former residences and other sites.
15City Guide
Yixing Bamboo Forest
宜兴竹海
All Ages
Admission
Adult admission CNY 80; usually CNY 65–70 when bought online ahead.
Typical Visit
2–2.5 hours for the easy route; 3.5–4.5 hours for the uphill walking route.
16City Guide
Shanjuan Cave Scenic Area
善卷洞
All Ages
Admission
Basic adult admission is about CNY 70; the half-price ticket is CNY 35 and children under 1.4 metres are free.
Typical Visit
About 1.5 hours for the four caves and boat; 2.5–3 hours with outdoor additions.
17City Guide
Zhanggong Cave
张公洞
All Ages
Admission
Online adult packages are about CNY 79.9–99.9; the onsite adult package is about CNY 110.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for a quick visit; 3–4 hours for the full activity route.
18City Guide
Taozu Sacred Site
陶祖圣境
All Ages
Admission
CNY 65 admission includes Muli Cave; the glass walkway costs CNY 80 and the water train CNY 20 separately.
Typical Visit
About 1 hour for a quick route; 1.5–2 hours with the train, pottery, maze and glass walkway.