Why visit Wuxi
Townapedia lists 87 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 209 places to eat, 31 places to stay and 18 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge, Jiangnan University, Wuxi Museum and Yangchun Alley.
Weather in Wuxi
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About Wuxi
Wuxi is a city in southern Jiangsu, China. As of 2024, it had a population of 7,495,000. The city lies in the southern Yangtze delta and borders Lake Tai. Notable landmarks include Lihu Park, the Mt.
From the Wikipedia article Wuxi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Wuxi on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do18
Wuxi Grand Theatre
Cinema and theater · 5.9 km
Theatre in Wuxi, China
Yuantouzhu
Monument and historic site · 8.1 km
Peninsula on Lake Tai, China
6 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks87
Jinghang Canal Clay Sculpture Exhibition Hall
Monument and historic site · 2.4 km
418 南长街, 无锡市
75 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
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Qingming Bridge & Ancient Grand Canal Blocks
Sports field and stadium · 2.5 km
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes209
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 km
111 人民中路
Mo-Su 07:00-21:30
百乐味私房菜
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.8 km
13号 青莲路, 无锡市
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Hutaoli Music Bar
Bar and pub · 1.9 km
Music, Restaurant & Bar
14-1-1 南下塘
Mo-Su 17:00-02:00
La Cucina
Restaurant · Western · 1.4 km
Mo-Fr 17:30-22:00; Sa,Su 11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00
Miàn Diàn
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 km
Mo-Su 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
Yue Fue 65
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 km
Mo-Su 11:30-14:00,17:30-21:30
197 more on the map.
History
Clues are to be found at the Meili Museum and the Helv Relics Museum, Wuxi is the ancient capital of Wu State during the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE). Taibo and Zhongyong traveled southeast and settled in Wuxi Meili. There, Taibo and his followers set up the State of Wu, and made Wuxi as its founding capital which lasted for 600 years. The history of Wuxi can be traced back to Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC).
The tin industry thrived in the area in ancient times but it was eventually depleted, so that when Wuxi was established in 202 BCE during the Han dynasty, it was named "Wuxi" (the capital of Wu commandery). Administratively, Wuxi became a district of Biling (later Changzhou) and only during the Yuan dynasty (1206–1368) did it become an independent prefecture. Wuxi and Changzhou are considered to be the birthplaces of modern industrialization in China.
Agriculture and the silk industry flourished in Wuxi and the town became a transportation hub under the early Tang Dynasty after the opening of the Grand Canal in 609. It became known as one of the biggest markets for rice in China.
From the History section of Wuxi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay31
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping46
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries86
Healthcare21
Map of Wuxi
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Getting there and nearby towns
Wuxi Shuofang Airport (WUX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.
- Changzhou 39 km northwest, about 39 min by car
- Jiangyin 38 km north, about 38 min by car
- Zhangjiagang 41 km northeast, about 41 min by car
- Suzhou 41 km southeast, about 41 min by car
- Mudu 41 km southeast, about 41 min by car
- Changshu 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Yixing 50 km southwest, about 50 min by car
- Songling 58 km southeast, about 58 min by car
- Kunshan 67 km east, about 1 h by car
- Nantong 76 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wuxi-bird-view, Synyan, CC BY 3.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-46-02, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-34-18, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-34-34, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 13-28-23, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-51-42, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 13-28-47, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-35-14, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 13-02-01, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 13-01-52, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-42-15, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-49-00, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-42-35, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-35-44, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-42-42, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-50-48, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-50-18, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-38-23, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-44-15, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Maoxing Mianfenchang Jiuzhi 2015.04.24 12-43-42, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-31-02, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-32-26, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-32-45, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-34-49, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-35-29, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-36-11, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-37-40, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-37-24, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-41-58, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-41-39, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-38-56, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 14-24-15, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-39-44, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-40-21, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-41-11, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-40-09, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-44-07, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Xue Fucheng Guju 2015.04.24 13-39-59, Zhangzhugang, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 201603 Danyang-Kunshan grand bridge (wuxi), MNXANL, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Taihu lake Changchun bridge, 2009/ Synyan ；2014/ 藍風攝影, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wuxi Museum 02 2013-04, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jichang Royal Garden, Synyan, CC BY 3.0
- Center 66, Wuxi, China, Whywhy99, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wuxi Mosque 02 2011-11, 猫猫的日记本, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wuxi Qingming Bridge, 王波波, CC BY-SA 4.0
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