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| TOURIST
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| Wuxi is filled with parks and nature
sites. In fact it is renowned all over China for
its park. Below you will find a small description
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18 km west
of Wuxi near the city of Yixing. (The last stop
of bus number 88 & 89)
Main attraction: The giant Buddha. Built in 1997,
the statue is 88 meters in height and the tallest
bronze Buddha in the world.
Open: Daily
Admission charge: Yes
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Hubin Road
(Lakeside, east of the Baojie Bridge to Turtle Head
Park)
Main attraction: A classical Chinese garden with
great views of the lake
Open: Daily 6:30-17:30
Admission charge: Yes
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Liangxi
Road (near the Taihu Hotel)
Main attraction: Plum trees (symbols of beauty,
elegance and endurance) and their blossoms in spring
Open: Daily 6:30-17:30
Admission charge: Yes
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Xihui Gongyuan (Xihui Park) |
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Liangxi
Road (near the Taihu Hotel)
Main attraction: Plum trees (symbols of beauty,
elegance and endurance) and their blossoms in spring
Open: Daily 6:30-17:30
Admission charge: Yes
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Covering
an area of 2,235 square km, the lake is the 3rd
largest in China. Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Garden)
is one of these. Extending into the lake like a
turtle of frolicking in the water, the garden is
famous also for the inscription on the cliff carved
during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) by an anonymous
traveler. Done in powerful strokes, it reads: “Embracing
Wu and YueἿWu and Yue were ancient names for Jiangsu
and Zhejiang provinces). Other scenic spots at lakeside
include Sanshan (Three Mountains), which look like
giant torois swimming in the ripping lake. The vast
lake rippling under the blue sky is dotted with
tugboats and fishing junks.
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Yuantouzhu (Turtle Head Park) |
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Main attraction:
natural beauty of Tai Lake and man-madesights
Open: Daily
Admission Charge: Yes
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Sanshan (Three Hills Isle) |
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Accessed
by boat from Turtle Head Park
Main attraction: Paths lined with bamboo and flowering
shrubs with views of the lake
Admission Charge: Yes
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here are
three movie sets:
ἿSTRONG>The Three Kingdoms Ἷ
( 三国囿, ἿSTRONG>The Water Margin City Ἷ
( 水浒囿, and ἿSTRONG>The Tang City Ἷ
( 唐城 ).
Main attraction: You will probably witness a movie
being made, take a ride on a boat, horse, or even
a camel, and definitely learn something about
China's incomparable history and culture.
Open: Daily
Admission Charge: Yes
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Main attraction:
The Nanchang Temple Markets are a lovely place to
visit to both enjoy the cultural atmosphere
as well as to do some shopping for souvenirs or fresh
produce. There are often community events, such
as fireworks, held here to celebrate holidays
throughout the Chinese calendar. The market
area is quite visible, especially at night. The
area is easy to find at the south end of the main
road, Zhongshan Lu ( 中山路） , across the ring road
of Jiefang Nan Lu ( 解放南路 ). Open: Daily
Admission Charge: No
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