Wuxi

Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden in Wuxi is a classical Chinese garden built in the 16th century, best known for its elegant design and tranquil atmosphere. ( tasteallchina /Mao Jun) Tourists visit the Jichang Garden in early spring in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 1, 2024. The Jichang Garden…

Basic Introduction to Huishan Clay FigurinesHuishan clay figurines are one of the three renowned local specialties of Wuxi. Local artists in Wuxi extract black clay from beneath the ground (about one meter below) at the foot of the northeast slope of Mount Huishan. This clay is characterized by its fine and soft texture, it doesn't crack when twisted, doesn't break when bent, and doesn't split when dry, making it highly malleable and ideal for sculpting. Over several hundred years, Huishan clay figurines have been nurtured by artisans who have preserved traditions while continuously innovating, giving birth to a marvelously intricate and vibrant folk art culture. They are characterized by full-bodied forms, smooth lines, vivid colors, lively expressions, and are appreciated by both the refined and the common. Product CharacteristicsThe themes of Huishan clay figurines are rich and varied, their craftsmanship exquisite, their depictions lifelike, and they are enjoyed by both the refined and the common. The products can be divided into two main categories: one type consists of hand-sculpted clay figurines, which are ingeniously conceived and finely crafted. Guo Moruo praised them with the words "figures ancient or modern, emerge from the hands in a moment." These are considered high-quality…

People take a walk at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2024. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Zhong Xueman/ tasteallchina ) An aerial drone photo taken on May 22, 2024 shows people walking at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Cai Dunhao/ tasteallchina ) Citizens ride bikes at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2024. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Xiang Zhonglin/ tasteallchina ) People enjoy themselves at a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 22, 2024. Wuxi city is building a scenic belt along the Liangxi River in recent years to provide its local people with leisure space. (Photo by Gu Jihong/ tasteallchina ) People…

An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery after a snowfall in Wenfeng Township of Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery after a snowfall in Wenfeng Township of Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery of Hongchiba scenic spot after a snowfall in Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 2, 2024 shows the scenery of Hongchiba scenic spot after a snowfall in Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery after a snowfall in Wenfeng Township of Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery of Hongchiba scenic spot after a snowfall in Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei) An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows the scenery after a snowfall in Wenfeng Township of Wuxi County, southwest China's Chongqing. ( tasteallchina /Huang Wei)…