Wuxi City Travel Guide



While travelling through the lush green countryside of Jiangsu province no tourist should hurry past the charming city of Wuxi (无锡,pronounced "woo-shee"). For those who enjoy lingering a bit longer Wuxi is a great city to settle down, to be involved with, or to work or invest in. In a nutshell it is full of opportunities and friendly people.

The city was originally called "Youxi" - meaning "with tin" - until the tin was all mined. Now it is "Wuxi"  - "without tin" - but maybe tin is the only thing that is missing from this modernized city with a long and interesting history.

The centre of Wuxi is a neat little city with busy streets and large department stores as well as a myriad of back streets and alleys full of tiny stalls, family businesses, and local people eager to please. A wealth of beautiful parks and peaceful gardens along with amazing scenery are just a short walk or brief bus ride away.

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Claim to Fame:
Eastern China, Jiangsu Province. Close to Shanghai.
Officially 5 to 6 Million. Less than half of this in city center.
Predominantly Han Chinese.
Mandarin (普通话) and Wuxi-talk (无锡话).
Huaiyang Style.
"+86 510" from abroad. "0510" from within China.
Air, train, bus.
Convenient taxis. Cheap buses.  Good for walking.
Does not freeze during winter. Hot, humid summer. Pleasant spring and autumn.
Lake Tai (太湖), Lingshan Buddha.

Nanchan Temple Markets

无锡, 旅游景点
南禅寺市场
Last updated: Apr 03, 2009  Posted: Mar 10, 2006
旅游景点 in 无锡
地址: 
Southern end of Zhong Shan Lu
价格: 
free to enter but plenty to buy

The Nanchan Temple Markets are a lovely place to visit to both enjoy the cultural atmosphere as well as to do some shopping for souvenirs or fresh produce. There are often community events, such as fireworks, held here to celebrate holidays throughout the Chinese calendar.


   

 

Ling Shan Buddha

无锡, 旅游景点
灵山大佛
Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: Feb 14, 2006
旅游景点 in 无锡
地址: 
about 45 mins west of Wuxi city.In Mashan district
价格: 
around 80 - 100 RMB

As a tourist in China, there are a plenty of Buddhist temples and Buddha statues to marvel at. Wuxi boasts the Giant Ling Shan Buddha (or ’Ling Shan Da Fo’).


     

 

Tai Hu

无锡, 旅游景点
太湖
Last updated: Dec 18, 2009  Posted: Feb 26, 2009
旅游景点 in 无锡
营业时间: 
8am-5:30pm
地址: 
West end of Tai Hu Da Dao
价格: 
105 Yuan/ticket

Tai Hu, or Lake Tai, is a huge freshwater lake. it is the third largest lake in China with an area of 2250 square kilometres and average depth of 2 metres. It should come as little suprise that there are many great sights to see and experiences to enjoy at the lake.


   

 

The Movie Sets

无锡, 旅游景点
无锡影视基地
Last updated: Apr 04, 2009  Posted: Mar 10, 2006
旅游景点 in 无锡
地址: 
On the shore of Lake Tai, take the K82 bus
价格: 
50 RMB - 120 RMB
Now here we have a tourist attraction that is a little unusual. While it's a notable change from temples, rock-cut stairs, and gardens, it remains so very Chinese. You will probably witness a movie being made, take a ride on a boat, horse, or even a camel, and definitely learn something about China’s incomparable history and culture.

     

 

Xi Hui Park

无锡, 旅游景点
锡惠公园
Last updated: May 08, 2009  Posted: May 08, 2009
旅游景点 in 无锡
营业时间: 
Open 5:30am-5pm, night trip 6pm-10pm
地址: 
No. 53-1 Tingsong Lone, Head west along Ren Min Lu across the Grand Canal
价格: 
25 RMB - 45 RMB depending on the package
Almost any viewpoint in Wuxi will draw you to Xi Hui Park, as the hill it sits on pokes outward above some of Wuxi’s tallest buildings.
 
 

     

 

Shanjuan Cave (Shan Juan Dong)

无锡, 旅游景点
善卷洞
Last updated: Mar 03, 2009  Posted: Mar 03, 2009
旅游景点 in 无锡
营业时间: 
7am-5pm
地址: 
Luoyan Hill, Zhuling Village, Yixing City, Wuxi
价格: 
80 Yuan/ticket



 

Plum Garden (Mei Yuan)

无锡, 旅游景点
梅园
Last updated: Apr 24, 2009  Posted: Mar 03, 2009
旅游景点 in 无锡
营业时间: 
6am-10pm
地址: 
No. 13 Bianjia Wan, Liangxi Xilu, Wuxi
价格: 
30 Yuan/ticket



 

Shopping Centres

无锡, 购物
无锡的商场
Last updated: Jun 02, 2009  Posted: Mar 10, 2006
购物 in 无锡
There are several large suburban style shopping centres around the perimeter of the city centre, and they are all very similar to each other. Usually the ground floor has clothes and household goods. The escalators, which usually take you up to the supermarket, often seem as if they are hidden in the back corner.


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Noodles King

无锡, 中式, 饮食
千面王
Last updated: May 08, 2009  Posted: May 08, 2009
中式 in 无锡
饮食 in 无锡
营业时间: 
9am-9pm
地址: 
No. 14-15 Li Hu Da Dao, Jing Li Yuan



 

Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant

无锡, 中式, 饮食
四川饭店
Last updated: Jan 15, 2009  Posted: Mar 17, 2006
中式 in 无锡
饮食 in 无锡
地址: 
No. 8 Hubin Lu



 
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