Huishan Ancient Town in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, was listed among the 20 must-visit ancient towns in the Yangtze River Delta in this lifetime at the recent fifth Yangtze River Delta Integration Ancient Town Development Conference.

Huishan Ancient Town in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Ancient towns represent significant cultural symbols within YRD. They embody a timeless charm that evokes the essence of poetry and paintings while distinctly preserving their cultural heritage in various ways. These elements attract numerous tourists, whether the picturesque layout of small bridges, flowing waters, and residences or the renowned architectural art of white walls, black tiles, and horse-head walls.

Huishan Ancient Town in autumn. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi's open-air historical museum, features the Jichang Garden, one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, the Huishan Spring, known as the Second Spring Under the Heaven, and the Huishan Temple, built in the Southern Dynasty (420-589).

Throughout history, scholars and literati have left countless poems while exploring the ancient sites. The most beautiful season in the ancient town is from mid to late November to early December each year.