Wuxi Travel Guide
This Chinese canal town doesn't have the tourist appeal of its neighbors, Wuxi and Yangzhou. Instead it is a large city with more than four million residents that can serve as a launch pad for trips to Lake Tai.
- Worth It?
- There's really no reason to layover in Wuxi, as Lake Tai has ample accommodation options.
- What to Do
- visit a theme park, stroll along the canal.
- Best Time to Go
- March and April or September and October are ideal, as these are warm periods that avoid the rainiest summer months.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough for Wuxi.
- Trivia
- Wuxi's position on the Grand Canal made it an important city in ancient times.
Wuxi was once a more important city than it is today. It boasts 3,000 years of history and more recently emerged as an important hub of industry. This has bolstered the quality of life for locals, though there has not been much investment in tourism.
There have been a few recent attempts at drawing tourists. A trio of theme parks has sprung up to entice domestic tourists, and these regularly stage live performances which sometimes include traditional dance. But most tourists continue on to Lake Tai as quickly as possible.
Travel to Wuxi - Getting There
Wuxi's long-distance bus station is adjacent to the train station, offering regular service to Yixing (1 hour, 30 minutes), Suzhou (45 minutes) and Shanghai (2 hours). The latter is the most convenient gateway for international tourists, with frequent connections available worldwide.
Wuxi Things to Do
Wuxi Attractions
Side trips from Wuxi
- Lake Tai
- this popular tourist destination boasts 90 islands, rolling hills and peculiarly eroded rocks.
- Turtle Head Isle
- in the northern reaches of Lake Tai, Turtle Head Isle especially close to Wuxi.
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