Wuxi Hotels

With a history that dates back more than 3,000 years, however, Wuxi is more than just another cog in the monolithic machine that is the new People’s Republic of China economy. Yes, the prefecture-level city is vast, with more than 6 million people spread out over 9 separate county-level city and district divisions. Yet within and beyond the new symbols of modern development and progress, from labyrinthine highways and steel and glass skyscrapers to hydro-electric dams and high-speed rail lines, lie scatterings of handsome scenery and venerable points of interest.

The old core of Wuxi, for one, contains part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Barge traffic still navigates the waterway to this day. Temples, pagodas and gardens encircle vital Lake Tai and, outside the city proper, landmarks like Huishan, Shan Juan Cave and the Grand Buddha at Ling Shan impress. As such, like so much of urban China, Wuxi is a telltale, extraordinary study of contrasts.

Wuxi’s Top 10

Wuxi History

• Vatican Palace Sacred Site - This beautiful palace is known for its architecture and artefacts of historic significance.
• Xue Fucheng Residence - This former Wuxi home of the great 19th-century intellectual and diplomat is a popular historical attraction.
• Chinatown - Once the site of a great fire, this small area is a fabulous place to see the China of the past.
• Hongshan Taibo Tomb - This tomb commemorates the son of a famous aristocrat who gave up his throne.
• Wuchang City - The site of this ancient city is now in ruins, but enough remains to see how people lived in the ancient past.

Wuxi Art & Culture

• Giant Buddha at Lingshan - The giant Buddha statue at this famous temple is one of the biggest in the world.
• San’guo City - Come see how Chinese movies are made at this Wuxi attraction.
• Shuihu Town - Another town of film sets, this a great place to go to understand how Chinese television works.
• Chong’an Temple - This small downtown attraction features a small pond and waterfall.
• Qingming Bridge - Located near the ancient canal, this bridge attracts locals due to its historical significance.

Wuxi Shopping

• Chong’an Temple Street Mall - The shopping inside this Wuxi temple is great for those looking for unique local items.
• The Orient Plaza Shopping Mall - Shoppers looking for name brands flock to this modern mall.
• Baoli Shopping Center - This plaza contains items from both East and West.
• Jubaoyuan Pearl Center - This is a great place to find deals on local pearls.
• Red Earthen Art Studio - China is famous for its teapots, and this is a great place to buy one.

Gay & Lesbian Wuxi

• Hotel Nikko - This gay-friendly hotel in Wuxi caters to a younger crowd.
• Millennium Wuxi Hotel - An upscale gay and lesbian hotel.
• 7 Gentlemen Ballroom - This ballroom dancing school has long been a favourite of the gay community.
• Darling Bar - This quiet, small bar has occasional drag shows on the weekends and a very friendly staff.
• Green Tree Sauna - This gay sauna is a great place to relax after a hard day of walking around.

Wuxi Events

The annual Wu Cultural Festival takes place in April and is arguably the most important event in Wuxi.

The Ecological Tourism Festival of Wuxi seeks to foster responsible and sustainable travel within Jiangsu province at large.

When To Go

Like much of the rest of humid subtropical China, Wuxi experiences wide fluctuations in weather from winter to summer. Temperatures between June and September waver between 66°F (19°C) and 91°F (33°C) and bring oppressive to the Jiangsu city.

Winter weather, on the other hand, dips well below the 32°F (0°C) windchill mark and features sporadic snowfall.

The obvious consensus, as with most of the urban People’s Republic, is that the months of April, May, October and November provide the most amenable refuge from the elements, certainly from a respiratory and comfort point of view.

Getting Around

Sunan Shuofang International Airport is relatively new and links to the likes of Beijing-Capital, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Tokyo-Narita and Taipei-Taoyuan.

Thanks to the swift build-up of a high-speed quasi-national rail network, the trip from Shanghai to Wuxi now takes a zippy 45 minutes. The conventional train, however, completes the journey in comparable time.

Taxis abound in Wuxi and the city operates a very decent tourist bus. The regular bus system is quite reliable as well.

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