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JulyLegs
Canberra, Australia1 contribution
Mar 2013 • Family
I cannot fault the tour, tour guides and experiences during our stay.
The Itinerary as follows:
Day 0 Sydney to Beijing
Day 0 Beijing to Xian
Day 1 Xian - Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum
Day 2 Xian - Shanxi Provincial History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 3 Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Day 4 Beijing - Great Wall, Jade Exhibition, Cliosonne Factory, Sacred Path of the Ming Tombs
Day 5 Beijing - Olympic village (bird's nest and water cube) Kite flying in the square....Summer Palace...Markets
Day 6 Beijing to Shanghai to Suzhou - Silk spinning mill, Master of the Nets Garden, Grand canal cruise
Day 7 Suzhou to Wuxi - Lake Tai, Lingshan Grand Buddha, Nanchang Street
Day 8 Wuxi to Hangzhou - Fresh Water Pearl Exhibition, West Lake boat ride
Day 9 Hangzhou to Shanghai - Dragon Well Tea Plantation, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Night dinner cruise on the Huangpu River
Day 10 Shanghai - Shanghai Museum, Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and Old Town, Markets
Day 11 Shanghai to Sydney - Morning to explore the city at our leisure...Shanghai Maglev Train (Bullet train) to the airport.
The sights (sometimes too quick e.g. The Great Wall) were wonderful and a great introduction to China. We would love to return and see more of the country, perhaps away from the main touristy places. I was surprised how quickly China has converted to accommodate the Western tourist market.
I also have to say that I was more impressed with the ancient attractions such as the great wall and the terracotta warriors and the old cities with town walls and moats than the newly built such as the Lingshan Grand Buddha on Lake Tai near Wuxi.
As far as value for money goes this would have to be one of the best on the market. The accommodation was wonderful - equal to Australian five star standards (had to get use to the hard beds though) and the food was pretty darn good (lots of it...buffet breakfast with both western and local foods, banquets for lunch & dinner).
There are a couple of things I would advise Aussies travelling to China:
1) Phone ahead to your accommodation and request a soft mattress protector (this will make the stone slab of the hard mattress a little more comfortable) or if they have softer mattresses to supply that for you.
2) If you love your coffee, take some coffee with you - even our instant coffee is much more palatable than most of the filter coffee supplied. Starbucks and Costa Coffee stores are popping up in the larger cities and they don't rate too badly.
The Itinerary as follows:
Day 0 Sydney to Beijing
Day 0 Beijing to Xian
Day 1 Xian - Terracotta Warriors & Horses Museum
Day 2 Xian - Shanxi Provincial History Museum and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 3 Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven
Day 4 Beijing - Great Wall, Jade Exhibition, Cliosonne Factory, Sacred Path of the Ming Tombs
Day 5 Beijing - Olympic village (bird's nest and water cube) Kite flying in the square....Summer Palace...Markets
Day 6 Beijing to Shanghai to Suzhou - Silk spinning mill, Master of the Nets Garden, Grand canal cruise
Day 7 Suzhou to Wuxi - Lake Tai, Lingshan Grand Buddha, Nanchang Street
Day 8 Wuxi to Hangzhou - Fresh Water Pearl Exhibition, West Lake boat ride
Day 9 Hangzhou to Shanghai - Dragon Well Tea Plantation, Nanjing Road, The Bund, Night dinner cruise on the Huangpu River
Day 10 Shanghai - Shanghai Museum, Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and Old Town, Markets
Day 11 Shanghai to Sydney - Morning to explore the city at our leisure...Shanghai Maglev Train (Bullet train) to the airport.
The sights (sometimes too quick e.g. The Great Wall) were wonderful and a great introduction to China. We would love to return and see more of the country, perhaps away from the main touristy places. I was surprised how quickly China has converted to accommodate the Western tourist market.
I also have to say that I was more impressed with the ancient attractions such as the great wall and the terracotta warriors and the old cities with town walls and moats than the newly built such as the Lingshan Grand Buddha on Lake Tai near Wuxi.
As far as value for money goes this would have to be one of the best on the market. The accommodation was wonderful - equal to Australian five star standards (had to get use to the hard beds though) and the food was pretty darn good (lots of it...buffet breakfast with both western and local foods, banquets for lunch & dinner).
There are a couple of things I would advise Aussies travelling to China:
1) Phone ahead to your accommodation and request a soft mattress protector (this will make the stone slab of the hard mattress a little more comfortable) or if they have softer mattresses to supply that for you.
2) If you love your coffee, take some coffee with you - even our instant coffee is much more palatable than most of the filter coffee supplied. Starbucks and Costa Coffee stores are popping up in the larger cities and they don't rate too badly.
Written 6 April 2013
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jupitertravelguy
Oahu, HI10 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Hired a car from Wuxi for for $200 rmb to drive up and wait for us. Glad we did that. Huge park with a temples and statues. Good live show in the main temple and the giant Buddha should not be missed. Definitely a lot of walking and climbing. It is a type of amusement park and not a historical site since it was built in the 1980's. Fun day overall even in the snow.
Written 17 February 2018
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wagsplace
Winter Garden, FL86 contributions
June 2014 • Solo
I started in Shanghai at the Shanghai Rail station. Note that when you exit the metro and are standing facing the rail station the ticket off is to the right across the street. Follow the signs to a building across a busy street and go to the 2nd floor. I found the English window and bought a 9:20AM ticket with a 7:58PM return both on a G high speed train. Total cost was 120 Rmb June 2014.
I am lucky and one of my coworkers wrote down the name of the Buddhist park along with a park by lake Tai. The ride to the giant Buddha was 45KMH and about 30 crazy, eyes closed minutes. Total fare was 110RMB. The park has a number of attractions. I arrived around 11:20 only to be given a 3PM ticket to the large theater show. Admission was 210RMB. I was the only westerner and was asked a couple of times to have my picture taken with some strangers. All in fun. Make sure you walk through all the temples. They all have fascinating items inside. The palace is huge and is a must see. I stayed till 2:30 when the June heat and worry about time caused me to make my way to the front of the park where I found a taxi right away.
I headed to lake tai where I found calm and relaxation. The admission here was 110RMB after 85RMB taxi ride. I walked along the path and did not take the bus. It was relaxing and great exercise. The afternoon sun was setting and there was a nice breeze making the heat bearable. The boat ride to Fairy Island was longer than expected but there were good sites to see. I grabbed a taxi and head to the rail station ending my day trip to Wuxi.
I am lucky and one of my coworkers wrote down the name of the Buddhist park along with a park by lake Tai. The ride to the giant Buddha was 45KMH and about 30 crazy, eyes closed minutes. Total fare was 110RMB. The park has a number of attractions. I arrived around 11:20 only to be given a 3PM ticket to the large theater show. Admission was 210RMB. I was the only westerner and was asked a couple of times to have my picture taken with some strangers. All in fun. Make sure you walk through all the temples. They all have fascinating items inside. The palace is huge and is a must see. I stayed till 2:30 when the June heat and worry about time caused me to make my way to the front of the park where I found a taxi right away.
I headed to lake tai where I found calm and relaxation. The admission here was 110RMB after 85RMB taxi ride. I walked along the path and did not take the bus. It was relaxing and great exercise. The afternoon sun was setting and there was a nice breeze making the heat bearable. The boat ride to Fairy Island was longer than expected but there were good sites to see. I grabbed a taxi and head to the rail station ending my day trip to Wuxi.
Written 17 June 2014
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Gopala Krishna ... A
Tadepalligudem, India153 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
If you are near Shanghai or Nanjing, Wuxi is a must see tourist location. Wuxi is about 188 km from Nanjing and just off the Nanjing-Shanghai expressway. A spectacular place and the abode of the 289 ft tall Grand Buddha at Ling Shan and is one of the largest Buddha statues in China and the ninth tallest statue worldwide. Though there are many places of interest, the Ling Shan Buddha temple is the star attraction. The place is well organized and maintained. Starting from the parking lot, you will find several employees directing you where to park and also help you know your way. There is an entrance fee of 210 RMB but it is worth every penny (or say Jiao).
This is a great place for walking but if you are not inclined for a long walk, you can employ the services of yellow electric cars which will take you around the place as well as let you visit the places of interest in between. However my friends and I opted for a walk. After we pass the entrance we can see a tall tower (See pic) The 50 feet tower top is in the shape of a lotus flower. There are several statues dotted around the tower on a platform with fountains. There is a huge space where people can view the spectacular show that had just started. We were just in time for the first show. Check out the timings of the shows as this ought not to be missed. The fountains move in tandem with the music and simultaneously, the lotus flower blooms slowly opening its petals to show a boyish version of Buddha at least 10 ft tall. Though the flower is actually sliding down the tower, you get the feeling Buddha is emerging from the flower. Then the Buddha does a 360 degree sweep before the flower petals close. The fountains rise to the top bathing the Buddha. Thousands of people were watching the spectacle spell-bound.
Then you pass by a replica of the famous Ashoka Pillar and national emblem of India. Words are inscribed in Hindi too. Then there is the mighty tall Buddha. The complete body is made of bronze and the work is astounding. We can go to the footsteps of the Buddha but note that you have to pass through a museum and catch a lift to travel 5 floors. We made the mistake of trying to go via the steps but there is no access to the footsteps from the top of the steps. The view from the footsteps is itself breathtaking.
On the lower floor, you will find a giant palm in a blessing posture. On the other side, you will find a huge laughing Buddha with numerous boys all over the body in different poses. Then there are two more temples – The Brahma temple and the Buddha Mudras. The hall of Brahma temple is so beautiful. The almost 100 feet high roof has spectacular designs with changing colours. Anyone would find it hard to leave the hall. Then there are several more buildings and places to be visited.
This is a great place for walking but if you are not inclined for a long walk, you can employ the services of yellow electric cars which will take you around the place as well as let you visit the places of interest in between. However my friends and I opted for a walk. After we pass the entrance we can see a tall tower (See pic) The 50 feet tower top is in the shape of a lotus flower. There are several statues dotted around the tower on a platform with fountains. There is a huge space where people can view the spectacular show that had just started. We were just in time for the first show. Check out the timings of the shows as this ought not to be missed. The fountains move in tandem with the music and simultaneously, the lotus flower blooms slowly opening its petals to show a boyish version of Buddha at least 10 ft tall. Though the flower is actually sliding down the tower, you get the feeling Buddha is emerging from the flower. Then the Buddha does a 360 degree sweep before the flower petals close. The fountains rise to the top bathing the Buddha. Thousands of people were watching the spectacle spell-bound.
Then you pass by a replica of the famous Ashoka Pillar and national emblem of India. Words are inscribed in Hindi too. Then there is the mighty tall Buddha. The complete body is made of bronze and the work is astounding. We can go to the footsteps of the Buddha but note that you have to pass through a museum and catch a lift to travel 5 floors. We made the mistake of trying to go via the steps but there is no access to the footsteps from the top of the steps. The view from the footsteps is itself breathtaking.
On the lower floor, you will find a giant palm in a blessing posture. On the other side, you will find a huge laughing Buddha with numerous boys all over the body in different poses. Then there are two more temples – The Brahma temple and the Buddha Mudras. The hall of Brahma temple is so beautiful. The almost 100 feet high roof has spectacular designs with changing colours. Anyone would find it hard to leave the hall. Then there are several more buildings and places to be visited.
Written 19 April 2014
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Jordan L
Washington DC, DC129 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
This place was ridiculous (and I don't mean that in a good way at all). It was a very sanitzed portrayal of Buddhism with a Disney theme park feel to it. The electric tram to take us around was great, but the park was sad. The Giant Buddha on the hill was a site to see and the stairs were amazing exercise after being stuck on a bus.The Baby Buddha birth fountain and light show was a spectular joke. It was a waste of time to stop by this park. It's the vision that China wants you to see, rather than getting a picture of what's real life in China is like.
Written 1 October 2013
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mstraveling2018
Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I traveled from Wuix central train station by metro bus to Lingshan - its only a 2 Yuan trip but a very very very long way on a crowded local bus and takes well over an hour to get there. If you are a forefinger I would recommend just spending the hundred or so Yuan on a taxi ride. It is an expensive entry fee - so coupled with the taxi ride might be an expensive day out.
The whole site is enormous and there are many independent sites to visit. You need to be reasonably fit to walk around the whole thing in a day and you really need to pick the weather. You can do the tourist hop on hop off option - which I would recommend if you just want to see specific sites and are not up for lots of walking. Also - don't go on a public holiday - it is crazy busy.
I've visited many Buddhist temples and sites and this one for me seemed to lack the same sense of serenity I have felt at most others, a little more theme park-ish and a little less spiritual - but I am not a Buddhist and that may just have been my experience on the day. The giant standing Buddha and surrounding area is impressive though.
There are few options to eat inside the park but there is an enormous gift shop on exit followed by a huge food court on the way out.
The whole site is enormous and there are many independent sites to visit. You need to be reasonably fit to walk around the whole thing in a day and you really need to pick the weather. You can do the tourist hop on hop off option - which I would recommend if you just want to see specific sites and are not up for lots of walking. Also - don't go on a public holiday - it is crazy busy.
I've visited many Buddhist temples and sites and this one for me seemed to lack the same sense of serenity I have felt at most others, a little more theme park-ish and a little less spiritual - but I am not a Buddhist and that may just have been my experience on the day. The giant standing Buddha and surrounding area is impressive though.
There are few options to eat inside the park but there is an enormous gift shop on exit followed by a huge food court on the way out.
Written 7 February 2018
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jameshuang
Taipei, Taiwan2,004 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Spot (靈山大佛, also known as Lingshan Grand Buddha) is located southwest of downtown Wuxi and only 42 km (26.1 mi) by car. It is listed as a National 5-A Tourist Attraction. This 88 m (289 ft), over 700 ton bronze Amitabha standing Buddha was completed in 1997 and is the 10th tallest statue in the world and 5th in China. It is the 2nd tallest Buddha statue in China, ranking behind the spring Buddha statues @ Lushan, Henan (中原大佛 @ 河南省魯山縣). It is another popular destination at shore of Taihu Lake (太湖) - the third large freshwater lake in China. The 30 ha (74 acre) scenic spot attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.
We spent only 2 hours in the site, which was far less than enough time for us to see most of the attractions. We purchased both the admission and electric sightseeing tram in order to gain time as much as possible to see everything. The first stop was the Shakyamuni Bathing by Nine Dragons (九龍灌浴) where we stopped and waited for the show to start. The show lasted for approximately 15 minutes, and we saw the 7.2 m (23.6 ft) baby golden Buddha come out of the lotus flower with the surrounding dragons ejecting water to bath the golden Buddha. We were also lucky enough to see the rainbow over the water. The next attraction is the most important site - Lingshan Grand Buddha. We eventually avoided climbing up the stairs because we took the tram directly to the base of the 88 m Lingshan Grand Buddha. Lingshan Museum of Buddhist Culture (靈山佛教文化博物館) is in the base of the Buddha. The three-story museum has many displays regarding the Buddhist culture and history. The elevator inside the base can take you to the lotus pedestal where you can touch the feet of the Grand Buddha for protection and fortune. I took lots of photos here because there was a panoramic view of the whole scenic site. Last stop of our visit was the Lingshan Buddhist Palace (靈山梵宮). This Tibetan style palace with its majestic five golden spires stands out from surrounding buildings. Once we entered into its altar, we were astonished by its changing color dome. Here is the place for the free (with the ticket purchased) amazing melodrama - Ode of Auspiciousness (靈山吉祥頌) show. Everyone sits on the hassock to watch the performance. There are 27 spots listed on their guide map leaflet. We only saw few of them.
We went to Ode of Auspiciousness show late and sat in the front near the edge of stage. We thought it was a bad location to watch the show but turned out to be the best location to enjoy the show. The admission is RMB 210 and included the Ode of Auspiciousness show. You should reserve at least 4 hours to see most of the attractions.
We spent only 2 hours in the site, which was far less than enough time for us to see most of the attractions. We purchased both the admission and electric sightseeing tram in order to gain time as much as possible to see everything. The first stop was the Shakyamuni Bathing by Nine Dragons (九龍灌浴) where we stopped and waited for the show to start. The show lasted for approximately 15 minutes, and we saw the 7.2 m (23.6 ft) baby golden Buddha come out of the lotus flower with the surrounding dragons ejecting water to bath the golden Buddha. We were also lucky enough to see the rainbow over the water. The next attraction is the most important site - Lingshan Grand Buddha. We eventually avoided climbing up the stairs because we took the tram directly to the base of the 88 m Lingshan Grand Buddha. Lingshan Museum of Buddhist Culture (靈山佛教文化博物館) is in the base of the Buddha. The three-story museum has many displays regarding the Buddhist culture and history. The elevator inside the base can take you to the lotus pedestal where you can touch the feet of the Grand Buddha for protection and fortune. I took lots of photos here because there was a panoramic view of the whole scenic site. Last stop of our visit was the Lingshan Buddhist Palace (靈山梵宮). This Tibetan style palace with its majestic five golden spires stands out from surrounding buildings. Once we entered into its altar, we were astonished by its changing color dome. Here is the place for the free (with the ticket purchased) amazing melodrama - Ode of Auspiciousness (靈山吉祥頌) show. Everyone sits on the hassock to watch the performance. There are 27 spots listed on their guide map leaflet. We only saw few of them.
We went to Ode of Auspiciousness show late and sat in the front near the edge of stage. We thought it was a bad location to watch the show but turned out to be the best location to enjoy the show. The admission is RMB 210 and included the Ode of Auspiciousness show. You should reserve at least 4 hours to see most of the attractions.
Written 24 November 2017
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GAN L
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10,656 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Took the high speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway station to Wuxi, journey around 50 minutes. At the station, we took bus number 89 to the place. The bus fare to anywhere in Wuxi is 2 Yuan. The journey takes an hour and twenty minutes, alighted at the second last stop as this stop is near to the entrance . Bring your ID if you are aged 60 years and above to get a half priced ticket, 105 Yuan. Follow the guide map to navigate round the parkour you can use the mini bus of the park to move from one spot to the next for 30 Yuan. As you walk from the front to the back, you will see many attractions. Notable ones are The Altar of Buddha’s footprints, the Asoka pillar, Buddha’s hand square, Ancient ginkgo square, the nine dragons bathing Sakyamuni, Grand Buddha and Brahma palace. You need to climb 216 steps to reach the Grand Buddha,which stands 88 m high and is the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue.
Written 15 November 2017
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dragonflytw65
Palm Harbor, FL2,790 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
We took the train from Zhenjiang and then a taxi to the site, arriving at 11:00. Showing the driver our requested destination in the local language was extremely helpful. It was 100RMB for the trip and almost twice that for the return because the driver took the faster route which was longer and also included a toll, which we were responsible for paying. We were okay with his choice. We stopped at the visitor center before going to the ticket counter to see if anyone spoke English. We were looking for advice and possibly an English map. They located the English speaking person and he did give good advice about how to make the most of the visit, suggested that we get the audio guide and pointed out the highlights on the map. There wasn't an English map, but it wasn't needed. The audio guide was quirky, but added value, 40RMB each. It started and stopped randomly, but offered useful, interesting information. With our entry, 220RMB each, we received two tickets for a show at 1:30. It was about the right amount of time to get to the show venue after visiting the many points of interest on the way, including the must see show at the fountain and walking up the steps to the base of the statue and taking the elevator to touch the Buddha's feet. The show at the palace was okay. There were English subtitles. After the show, we went to the vegetarian restaurant where we were taken under the wing of an English speaking staff member. Our options were rice or noodles and we both chose noodles. It was tasty and a generous portion. After lunch, we went to the beautiful, impeccably constructed Tibetan temple. The colorful prayer ribbons made a magnificent first impression. There were nice views of the palace and statue. After touring the inside, we walked the entire circumference turning the prayer wheels 'clockwisely' as the sign instructed. Taxis were lined up at the exit. It was a very interesting, unique site and a day well spent. There are a couple of apps that allow train tickets to be purchased in advance for an additional service fee. The tickets must be purchased at least an hour before travel, but can save a lot of time and aggravation. Translation apps in these settings are invaluable.
Written 5 June 2017
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Jpart
Vancouver, Canada1,692 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
2 Words: SIMPLY MINDBLOWING. Take the Bullet train from Shanghai at 7 AM in the morning to arrive in Wuxi at 7:45 AM. Another 45 min drive gets you directly to the Lingsham Buddha attraction. You can stand this free standing structure a mile away on your approach. Located at the southwest tip of Wuxi and on the Majishan Peninsula stretching from the northern Bank of Taihu Lake, the Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area is a Buddhist wonderland in the Taihu Lake National Tourist Resort. Covering an area of 30 hectares (74 acres), this park is famous for the world’s largest bronze Buddha statue with an amazing height of 88 meters (289 feet). In addition, it features wonderful attractions including the Brahma Palace, Five Mudra Mandala, Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni, Xiangfu Temple and many other Buddhist sites.
Take the whole area by simply walking at your comfort pace and see the whole thing. I would suggest the Bramha Palace located in the centre and resembling something like the palace (which it is). Going inside you will initially be awestruck by the overall opulence of the place with architecture on the ceiling and taking in the show. Walking towards the grand Buddha you have to take 216 stairs symbolizing 108 troubles and 108 wishes. The stairs are set on seven rising platforms, which correspond to the levels of the seven-storied stupa. Tickets are 210CYN per person for adults. There were other prices for seniors and children. Children under 12 are free to the best of my knowledge. Hope you guys enjoy this attraction as much as I did. Lastly they say if you are for something, while touching the feet of the grand Buddha and it comes true then you must re-visit to pay your thanks within 2 years. Not sure if this is simply a folk tale or a tourist gimmick but on my first visit I was going through some real hard times and my wish did come true so here I am re-visiting and I am glad I did. It is both serene, peaceful and beautiful.
Here is a recommended itinerary for you to fully enjoy the scenic area.
Entrance → Grand Screen Wall → Altar of Buddha’s Footprints → Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni → Buddha’s Hand Square → Xiangfu Temple → Ancient Ginkgo Square → Grand Buddha → Brahma Palace → Flying Dragon Tower → Five Mudra Mandala → Exit
Take the whole area by simply walking at your comfort pace and see the whole thing. I would suggest the Bramha Palace located in the centre and resembling something like the palace (which it is). Going inside you will initially be awestruck by the overall opulence of the place with architecture on the ceiling and taking in the show. Walking towards the grand Buddha you have to take 216 stairs symbolizing 108 troubles and 108 wishes. The stairs are set on seven rising platforms, which correspond to the levels of the seven-storied stupa. Tickets are 210CYN per person for adults. There were other prices for seniors and children. Children under 12 are free to the best of my knowledge. Hope you guys enjoy this attraction as much as I did. Lastly they say if you are for something, while touching the feet of the grand Buddha and it comes true then you must re-visit to pay your thanks within 2 years. Not sure if this is simply a folk tale or a tourist gimmick but on my first visit I was going through some real hard times and my wish did come true so here I am re-visiting and I am glad I did. It is both serene, peaceful and beautiful.
Here is a recommended itinerary for you to fully enjoy the scenic area.
Entrance → Grand Screen Wall → Altar of Buddha’s Footprints → Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni → Buddha’s Hand Square → Xiangfu Temple → Ancient Ginkgo Square → Grand Buddha → Brahma Palace → Flying Dragon Tower → Five Mudra Mandala → Exit
Written 6 November 2015
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Hi, what is the price? I am traveling to Wuxi for business, I am staying 6days, I would like to do some sightseeing after work, but not sure which places are worth it. Also, is it ok to walk around as a solo woman?
Written 23 May 2019
We visited this site as part of a tour, so I do not know the single entry fee. I would not hesitate to travel alone to the Grand Buddha site. It is impressive, the fountain is beautiful and the Brahma Palace is not to be missed. You could spend several hours touring the area. It is not in an unsafe area.
Written 23 May 2019
I have 13hr layover in Shanghai and I wanna know if I will be able to make a day trip to Wuxi to see the Buddha and what is the best way to go there from pudong airport?
Written 26 December 2018
You will need to get from the airport to the station (taxi) and then the bullet Train to Wuxi. You will need your passport for this and allow time to get through the airport style security and wait for buying a ticket. Same when you get to Wuxi get a taxi and when you arrive at the Buddha just walk straight there.
Written 28 December 2018
mulyzhang
Pontianak, Indonesia
Is easy to take a taxi at lingshan temple? how much is the taxi fee from lingshan temple to three kingdom? where can I take a taxi at lingshan temple? Can you tell me the direction?
Written 25 February 2017
Hi,
What is the best mode of transport to get to the temple from Wuxi Railway Station?
I would prefer not to drive as i do not have a license.
Written 31 January 2017
There are couple of options available other than taxi to reach Lingshan temple from station. Public Bus - its regular city bus, stops at every station on the way, but damn cheap. My preferred option- Travel agency guys stand at railway station exit selling Lingshan temple entry ticket which is discounted 20-30 rmb. Also, these travel agency arrange mini bus @ 8-10 rmb per person, much convenient and faster.
Written 1 February 2017
What is the entrance fee right now? The latest update. Thanks!
Written 12 December 2016
I went there yesterday. Everything is open, no signs of a fire anymore. The entrance fee is ~100RMB. I came from Suzhou and it is definitely worth it!
Written 22 January 2017
Hi, what is the entrance fee?
How much does the elctric car cost to go to the Vatican sacred Palace from here ?
Written 7 June 2016
There are 2 parts; first is three Kingdoms the fee is 90 yuan. Another one is Water Margin fee is 85 yuan. If you buy both total fee is 150 yuan. For electric car, i am not sure the price. It depends on people needed. You can walked because limited way for car.
Written 8 June 2016
Ciao a tutti...
Vorrei sapere quanto ci vuole per visitare il parco e come si raggiungere (bus, treno, taxi???).
Written 5 December 2015
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