A brief recommendation of free attractions in Yixing

When it comes to where to go when you want to go out for fun but don’t want to spend money, it’s not easy to do in other places but it is easy to do in Yixing. Yixing is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. There are still many free attractions, which are not only free, but also have extraordinary scenery. The editor below has compiled the addresses and transportation methods of some attractions. Please see below for details. 1. Dajue Temple in Yixing

There is an Ashoka pillar standing in front of the temple gate. Entering the gate, there is a long avenue. On the right side of the avenue are the statues of the Eighteen Arhats, and on the left side are the colorful flying apsaras, Buddhas, etc. On the corridor wall, at the end of the avenue is the statue of Master Hsing Yun. A little further ahead is the pagoda. Returning to the Guanyin Hall, the walls of the hall are covered with small Bodhisattvas in fresh colors. Several large Bodhisattvas standing beside the walls are quite Indian-style. From the Guanyin Hall, you have a wide view of the Main Hall in the south. The Main Hall is located on a slightly higher ground and is very majestic. Climbing up the wide steps, it doesn't take too long to reach the Mahavira Hall, where a jade statue of Sakyamuni is enshrined. The carvings on the walls on both sides of the jade statue are very beautiful. The wing next to the Main Hall is the place where Master Hsing Yun is introduced and his calligraphy and writings are stored. The Dishuifang on the ground floor of Guanyin Hall allows vegetarian meals. In addition to staple foods such as vegetarian noodles, it also provides tea, drinks and pastries.

Address: Hengshan Village, Xizhu Town, Yixing City, Wuxi (near Yunhu International Conference Center)

Bus: Yixing Road 202, get off at Yunhu Scenic Area Station 2, Taihua Mountain

Taihua Mountain, formerly known as Fangyan Mountain, is also known as Zhang Mountain. It covers an area of ??320 hectares and consists of nine mountains. Its peak is 548 meters. It is the second highest peak in southern Jiangsu. It is a famous Bamboo Sea and a Buddhist holy place.

Address: Taihua Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province

Bus: Yixing No. 357 and get off at Beichuan 3. Yangxiang Old Street

Yangxiang Old Street Located in Yangxiang Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province, it has been called Living Water Wharf since ancient times. Street markets were formed in the Zhou Dynasty, and became more prosperous in the Tang and Song Dynasties, forming the current Yangxiang Old Street. Most of the houses on both sides of the street are bungalows built after the Anti-Japanese War, retaining the ancient The old appearance of Jiangnan water towns.

Address: Located in Yangxiang Town, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province

Bus: Yixing No. 320 and get off at Hexi Village Station 4. Yixing Longbeishan Forest Park

Address : South end of Renmin Road, Yixing City, Jiangsu Province

Transportation Guide: Take Route 24, Yixing 1, Yixing 103, etc. and get off at the power supply company station

Yixing Longbeishan Forest Park Tourism Guide 5. Yixing Longchi Mountain Scenic Area

Longchi: Located on the top of the mountain. Climbing high and looking into the distance, you can see the sails of the vast Tai Lake in the distance. Watching the sunrise here, the beauty of the scene is comparable to Mount Tai. There are also scenic spots such as Longchi Xiaoyun Stone, Ancient Plank Road, Yumen Ancestral Pagoda, Pingxu Pavilion, Nirvana Cave, Tiger Pavilion, Sutra Worship Platform, Fenbin Pavilion, Xinxin Pool, One Step to Heaven, etc.

Address: Minling Town, Yixing City, Wuxi City, self-driving is recommended 6. Yiyuan

It is a Jiangnan garden based on small bridges and flowing water, with a blend of classical and modern styles. Tuan_an important part of the scenic spot. The whole park is divided into three areas: east, middle and west, with various classical pavilions, terraces, buildings, pavilions and ancient bridges. The three major areas respectively used real estate lake stones, yellow stones and pebbles for landscaping, and finally built Liudi Chunxiao, Jingxi Range Rover, Biye Hongying, Yuya Waterfall, Yunxi Tower, Bamboo Forest Tea Bar, Yongquan Shiji, Zhiyu Pavilion, There are more than 30 major attractions including Yule Square, Bagua Zodiac Square, Lakeside Gallery, Songshan School Encouragement Gallery, Five Dragons Playing with Pearls, and Green Lake Rafting.

Address: No. 1, South Road, Environmental Science Park, Yixing City

Self-driving: Navigate to Yixing Yiyuan 7, East_Park

The original name of East_Park Xu Beihong Urban Sculpture Park is located on the south side of Taihu Avenue and the north bank of Dongxing New Town, covering an area of ??about 260,000 square meters. It is a large comprehensive park with the theme of urban sculpture. The park is divided into three areas: Bay Square Area, Xueyuan Square Area and East Entrance Landscape Area. The park is decorated with works by many famous domestic sculpture masters as well as outstanding sculptures that reflect the local cultural characteristics of Yixing.

Address: Xuefu Road, Yicheng Town

Bus: No. 104 or 107 and get off at Dong_yuan Park Station

Editor's comments

As a city with ancient water fragrance in the south of the Yangtze River, Yixing has many free and worthwhile attractions.