Wu Xi Shi, Jiang Su Sheng, China — 中国 (East Asia)
Scenic Area of Huishan Ancient Town
Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 22, 2019
1. Introduction to Huishan Ancient Town and scenic area
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Scenic Area of Huishan Ancient Town covers an area of 3.5 square kilometers, exhibiting more than 200 scenic sites. It has been listed as a national key park as well as National Park and Scenic Site of China. The well-known scenic sites include Huishan Temple Garden in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Second Spring under Heaven in the Tang Dynasty, ancient Jichang Garden in the Ming Dynasty, 108 ancestral halls and gardens dating from the Tang Dynasty to the Republic of China, Ah Bing's Tomb Park and the world famous musical composition "Erquan Yingyue (Second Spring Duplicate the Moon)". Su Shi, a literary giant in Song Dynasty, wrote down the beautiful poem "bring alone the full moon from the sky, to taste the second spring on the earth", and Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty described that "only Huishan Hill appears elegant, leisurely and quiet", which are regarded as the most splendid cultural card of this scenic area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Places.
Location. 31° 34.771′ N,
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Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in East Asia, and on the Pacific Rim.
Other nearby markers. At least one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Legend of Longguang Tower (approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
Also see . . . 华彦均: 二泉映月 Erquan Yingyue (YouTube, 8:19).
Full Title: 华彦均: 二泉映月 Erquan Yingyue / 朱昌耀 · 彭家鹏 · 苏州民族管弦乐团 Suzhou Chinese Orchestra
Erhu and Chinese Orchestra – Erquan Yingyue
Composer: Hua Yanjun
Arrangement: Zhu Changyao
Erhu: Zhu Changyao
Huishan Sping of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, also known as “Second Spring under Heaven”. The composer named this piece as “Er Quan Ying Yue”, depicting the peaceful night of the spring. This piece of work not only reveals
Photographed by Conrad Ward, November 22, 2019
2. Entrance to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
