Wuxi / 无锡
Wuxi is renowned for its beautiful lakeside landscapes, classical gardens, and rich cultural heritage, the city has long been regarded as one of the cradles of Wu culture. Today, Wuxi is also an important economic and manufacturing center, blending natural beauty, historic charm, and modern development.
Highlights:
Home to the scenic Taihu Lake, Lingshan Grand Buddha, and rich Wu cultural heritage.
Best Time to Visit:
Spring Season (March - April); Autumn Season (September - October)
Ideal Stay:
2 Days
Suitable for:
- Nature lovers
- Spiritual travelers
- Families
- Culture seekers
Airport Name (distance to city centre):
Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX): 20 km in 32 minutes
Train Station Name (distance to city centre):
- Wuxi Railway Station: 4.8 km in 14 minutes
- Wuxi East Railway Station: 20 km in 29 minutes
- Wuxi New District Railway Station: 16 km in 26 minutes
Where to go
Canal Bund / 运河外滩
Nanchang Street / 南长街步行街
Lihu Bridge Park / 蠡湖大桥公园
Yuantouzhu Scenic Area/Turtle Head Isle / 太湖鼋头渚风景区
Nanchan Temple Scenic Area / 南禅寺景区
Nianhua Bay / 拈花湾
Huishan Ancient Town / 惠山古镇
Three Kingdoms & Water Margin Scenic Area/CCTV Wuxi Film Base / 三国水浒景区
Lingshan Giant Buddha / 灵山大佛
Sanyang Plaza / 三阳广场
Xihui Park / 锡惠公园
What to eat
Gui Man Long / 桂满陇
A famous Hangzhou cuisine restaurant recreating classic Zhejiang dishes with a traditional Jiangnan-inspired dining atmosphere.
PATA Thai Restaurant / 帕塔泰国餐厅
A stylish Thai restaurant serving authentic Thai classics including curry, tom yum soup, grilled seafood, and signature desserts.
Erquanyuan Traditional Restaurant / 二泉园老菜馆
A long-established restaurant preserving authentic Wuxi cuisine, famous for classic Jiangnan recipes and traditional local flavors.
Mi Tao Lihu Villa / 米桃·蠡湖山房
An elegant Jiangnan restaurant specializing in refined Wuxi cuisine with seasonal ingredients and beautifully presented local specialties.
Hongli Dynasty Hotel Restaurant / 泓历皇朝酒店
A well-known Cantonese and Jiangnan banquet restaurant offering seafood, roasted meats, dim sum, and family banquet cuisine.
Yue Linglong Cantonese Dim Sum & Tea Restaurant / 粤玲珑广式早茶·茶餐厅
A popular Cantonese restaurant specializing in traditional dim sum, roasted meats, Hong Kong-style dishes, and classic tea house cuisine.
Quelan Sichuan Cuisine / 雀蓝川菜
A modern Sichuan restaurant serving refined spicy dishes, signature fish, beef specialties, and creative Sichuan cuisine.
Gong Tang Yixing Private Cuisine / 贡唐·宜兴私房菜
A premium restaurant showcasing authentic Yixing cuisine using seasonal local ingredients with refined presentation.
Drunken Walnut Restaurant / 醉胡桃小馆
A modern Jiangnan restaurant known for fresh Zhejiang-style seafood, marinated seafood specialties, and refined local dishes.
Jichangxuan Chinese Restaurant / 寄畅轩中餐厅
The signature restaurant of Taihu Hotel, serving refined Huaiyang and classic Wuxi cuisine with premium seasonal ingredients.