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The 10 Best Things to Do in Yixing, China
Yixing (simplified Chinese: 宜兴; traditional Chinese: 宜興; pinyin: Yíxīng) is a county-level city with a population of 1.24 million administrated under the prefecture-level city of Wuxi in southern Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China, and is part of the Yangtze River Delta. The city is known for its traditional Yixing clay ware.
Restaurants in Yixing
1. Yixing Zhuhai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By kitty C - Hong Kong, China
This is a bit out of the way from city center but a must see if you like to learn more about the famous Yixing clay teapot industry. The craftsmanship is one of the best in terms of clay teapot in China. The Bamboo garden is very unique, go there in the morning or later in the afternoon to get the best lights. Or go when there is light drizzle, you an get some amazing pictures that way.
2. Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot
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4.5 based on 642 reviews
Reviewed By Richard M
This is an expansive property about 74 acres! The Buddha and all the other associated sites were beautiful and extremely impressive. This is a vacation site NOT to be missed. I especially loved the 'Hand of Buddha' bronze statue!! I also did over 40 selfies w/ red coat clad locals who thought I looked like somebody famous!!
3. Shanjuan Hole
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Farida P - Shanghai, China
The caverns are fun enough for the whole family. We went on a rainy day and it was actually very pleasant with hardly anyone around. The caves are lit up with colorful lights. Which gives the caves unnatural look, but they are so large which makes the whole thing very interesting. I suppose there are no stalactites, stalagmites or other interesting mineral formation to the caves that the lights made the caves come to live and look neat to walk around in.
We went down to the lower caverns, which is quiet a bit far down stairs, but once you get down there and explore, it's very..very neat! At the end of the lower cavern, you come out to a small waterfall. Small but powerful waterfall. Walking toward the waterfall, I felt like I found Shangri La. Cute setting almost movie like. You just have to let your imagination run a bit wild. We then took a short boat ride across underground river. Watch out for your head! The top of the cave is low in places, and the American lawyers haven't worked their way through here yet.
When you're done with the caverns, there are good Stoll to be had. The ground is very well manicured, there's a butterfly park you can go to, a couple of different pavilions you can visit. All and all, it's a nice, interesting place for the whole family to visit for the day. Entrance fee is RMB 70 (for the caverns only), extra fees for the gandola ride, or the slide..etc.
Take a private car to this area. If you can contract a taxi to take you there, there's no taxi to take you back.
4. Longbeishan Mountain National Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By redpagoda - Shanghai, China
Very impressed with this park which is free and vast. Great during Cherry blossom season. Good for kids as they have an amusement park. The landscaping is nice with vast areas of green grass to picnic on. The pagoda itself is very old and impressive.
Beats most parks in China and worth visiting if you have extra time in Yixing. Plan about 1.5 to 2 hours there depending if you do activities.
5. Tai Hu Lake
6. Yixing China Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By ZhongguoKM - Kunming, China
Dingshu Town 丁蜀镇 and Dingshan Town 丁山镇 run together about a 50 Yuan taxi ride from Yixing City 宜兴市。 This is the place to buy a fine clay teapot, to use in making gongfu style tea 功夫茶。They are small and made from the local special clay 宜兴紫砂。They are famous throughout China.
Dozens of small shops are located side by side in this area. It isn't just a single museum. Look a lot of the items before you buy. Remember to bargain. A well made teapot here will cost you a fraction of what it would in Shanghai.
7. Yi Yuan
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By shipcast - Shanghai, China
My visit was short on this occasion but I had several local friends as guides so we made the most of this brief visit . Firstly I want to return to look more closely and have a longer and more casual look very soon.
Beautifully kept ,immaculately clean I was very impressed .
If your ever in this city of Yixing then you must put this on your to do list without fail
8. Zhanggong Cave
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By redpagoda - Shanghai, China
This is the smaller of the 2 Cave parks near Yixing. We did not have much time and we decided to go here with our child. Small park that is just another attraction to attract tourist money. If it is on the way and you are into caves then worth visiting. The cave itself is large and lit up in multi-colors. The ticket includes some cave rafting as well and and small water rafting course. There is a small temple as well. A nice outing about a 15min drive from Yixing, but only if you have spare time in your schedule.
9. Yun Lake
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Ladybeijing - Nanjing, China
Auf den ersten Blick sieht der Yun Lake (zu Deutsch: Wolkensee) aus, wie viele andere Seen in China. Der Haupteingang liegt direkt gegenüber dem Dajue Tempel, ca. 40 Minuten Fahrt südlich von der Stadt Yixing.
Die von Touristen besuchte Stelle des Yu Lake hat schöne Holzterrassen, Pagoden und eine kleine Steinlandschaft, die sich ideal als Fotohintergrund eignet. Aber die wenigsten Touristen bekommen die wirklich interessante Seite vom Yu Lake zu sehen: Den Osten.
Dort gibt es nämlich ein karges Flussbett mit einigen abgestorbenen Bäumen, die wirklich malerisch aussehen. Auf dem Boden kann man eine Reihe von alten Tonvasenfragmenten vorfinden, man muss nur aufpassen, weil der Boden sehr schlammig ist. Der Weg zu diesem wunderschönen Ort ist nicht ausgeschildert und auch nicht touristisch erschlossen. Am Besten parkt man in der scharfen Kurve am östlichen Teil des Sees und läuft ein Stück zurück. Aufmerksame Besucher sollten die Bäume schon bei der Vorbeifahrt erkennen.
Touristen- oder Reiseführer kennen in der Regel diesen Ort nicht, daher muss man ihn selbst finden.
10. Longchi Mountain
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By A TripAdvisor China Member
这一次是和父亲同学一家一起去的，长时间的城市生活导致大家对自然的新鲜空气尤为喜爱，那时刚下过大雨，雨后泥土芳香混杂着茶树的香气，让人心身愉悦，龙池山上还有些自行车赛道，可以自己带自行车或者租赁自行车在赛道上行驶，驰骋在自然乐园里。
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