Yangxian Xishan Town Travel Guide | Lantern Festival + Spring Festival + Jiangnan Creative Market

📍Address: Qingqiaotou, Tangsheng Highway, Hufu Town, Yixing City, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province (Yada Yangxian Xishan Town Center) ⏰Hours: Open all day. Shop hours: 10:00-21:00 (may vary on holidays) 💰Admission: Free! No reservation required 🅿️Parking: Free in some areas. For those driving, navigate directly to "Yada Yangxian Xishan Town Center" ✨Must-Visit Highlights: 🔹Dongpo Pavilion — A landmark atop the mountain, perfect for sunset photography! Overlooking the panoramic view of Yangxian Lake, it's like having a natural cultural filter! 🏮 🔹 Lakeside Park — A 500-acre free lake area, perfect for strolling and cycling, surrounded by mountains and water, offering a truly healing experience. 🌿 🔹 Town Center — White walls and black tiles in the Jiangnan style, with a water curtain light show and fountain laser show at night. The market is great for browsing and taking photos. 🌃 🔹 Yada Tea Garden — 400 acres of tea fields, where you can experience tea picking and tasting, a truly idyllic experience. 🍃 🔹 Sports and Fitness Center — Built by the lake, with basketball, tennis, and golf practice rooms, combining aesthetics and practicality. 🏸 🍴 Dining Recommendations: ▪️ Main Dishes: Longyin Xishan Restaurant, Yibang Cuisine Museum Restaurant, Zhou Zhen Wonton, Qiwan Duck Blood Vermicelli ▪️ Desserts and Drinks: Xijian Coffee, Mitian, Xishan Tea House, M7 Bakery ▪️ Snacks and Teahouses: Xishan Snacks, Zisha Hui Old Teahouse, Lanyuan Music Restaurant & Bar 🏨 Accommodation Options: Longyin Xishan Hotel | Longyin Courtyard | Yixing Yada Xishan Hyatt Regency Hotel 🚗 Transportation Tips: High-speed rail: Get off at Yixing Station, about 25 minutes by taxi (17 km), or take the free shuttle bus to Huzhou. Bus: Routes 373 and 801 are available. Driving: Search "Yada Yangxian Xishan Town Center" on the map. 📌 Suggested Activities: ▪️ Climb Dongpo Pavilion in the afternoon to watch the sunset, and stay in the town in the evening to watch the light and music fountain. ▪️ With children, take a walk in Binhu Park and participate in DIY activities. ▪️ For relaxation, choose to cycle through the tea garden or quietly immerse yourself in the cultural atmosphere at the academy. ▪️ If staying at a partner hotel (such as Longyin Xishan), you can inquire about the free shuttle bus; remember to confirm and book in advance. 🎉 Bonus: ▪️ Mid-Autumn Festival [Yangxian Golden Autumn Lantern Festival]: Themed lanterns + spectacular shows + creative markets, tons of interactive activities! ▪️ Spring Festival [Yangxian Chinese New Year Celebration]: Fireworks show, dragon and lion dances, New Year's goods market, exciting performances, float parade, handwritten Spring Festival couplets, full of festive spirit! ▪️ Weekend [Jiangnan Creative Market]: Jiangnan intangible cultural heritage, local specialties, creative cultural products... tons of themed markets; please follow our official WeChat account for opening information. ▪️ Nearby attractions include Yixing Bamboo Sea, Taozu Sacred Site, and Zhanggong Cave Scenic Area. A 2-day trip is recommended for a more enjoyable experience!