Time to enjoy flower blossoms in Wuxi

Huishan Ancient Town [Photo/wxrb.com]    

Huishan Ancient Town

Huishan Ancient Town will host the first Huashen Festival this March in celebration of flower blooming, a tradition from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220).

The festival's main attractions will be all kinds of flowers, featuring a series of folk activities including a Han costume show, Han culture experience and Chinese tea performance.

Visitors can also write their wishes on cards and hang them on the tree in the ancient town, welcoming the spring and hoping for peace, happiness and prosperity in the future.

Time: every Saturday and Sunday 9:30, 13:30, 14:30 from March 8 to 31

Location: Gushanshan Road, Liangxi district, Wuxi

Tickets: 70 yuan ($10 for the scenic area, 10 yuan for Xihui Park, 28 yuan for the cable car)

Opening hours: 5:30 – 17:30

Public transport: Bus Nos 2, 4, 10, 27, 56, 71, 75, 76, 81, 87, 98, 207, 507, 603 and 610