A 15-Day Foodie Itinerary in Wuxi, China

  • Day 1: Wuxi Lingshan Buddha
    1 hour 30 minutes (32km) from Wuxi city center

    The Lingshan Buddha is a 88 meters tall bronze statue built in 1997. This spiritual landmark also houses beautiful gardens, temples, and a vegetarian restaurant.

  • Day 2: Nanchan Temple
    18 minutes (7.5km) from Wuxi Lingshan Buddha

    The Nanchan Temple is a Tang Dynasty-era temple, founded in 953 AD. Visitors can see beautiful Buddhist art, stelae, pagodas and a tea garden.

  • Day 3: Huishan Ancient Town
    17 minutes (8.5km) from Nanchan Temple

    Huishan Ancient Town is a traditional Chinese town with stoned streets and historic architecture. It is famous for its delicious deep-fried dough wrapped in tofu skin called “Wuxi mooncake”.

  • Day 4: Jichang Garden
    22 minutes (13km) from Huishan Ancient Town

    Jichang Garden is a classical garden built in 1506. Visitors can enjoy the garden’s beautiful scenery, ponds, and buildings.

  • Day 5: Nianhua Bay Scenic Area
    38 minutes (28km) from Jichang Garden

    Nianhua Bay Scenic Area is a nature reserve with mountains and lakes. Visitors can go boating, hiking or visit the Butterfly House. In addition, there is a buffet restaurant that serves local cuisine.

  • Day 6: Wuxi Museum
    39 minutes (29km) Nianhua Bay Scenic Area

    The Wuxi museum has a collection of art and history exhibits. Visitors can see the history of Wuxi and the region, as well as the cultural and artistic heritage of the area.

  • Day 7: Nanchang Street Night Market
    24 minutes (9km) from Wuxi Museum

    Nanchang Street Night Market is a popular destination for seekers of street food, snacks, and souvenirs. It is bustling with vendors and shoppers at all times of night.

  • Day 8: Taihu Lake Scenic Area
    40 minutes (30km) from the Nanchang Street Night Market

    Taihu Lake Scenic Area is a beautiful region on the banks of Lake Taihu. It is known for its scenery, rural life and local cuisine. Visitors can take a lake cruise or visit one of the local seafood restaurants.

  • Day 9: Xihui Park
    40 minutes (22km) from Taihu Lake Scenic Area

    Xihui Park is a nature preserve with a bamboo forest, temple and waterfalls. Visitors can relax, walk or hike, and see monkeys in the Monkey Island.

  • Day 10: Sanguo City
    18 minutes (12km) from Xihui Park

    Sanguo City is a theme park based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Visitors can see replicas of ancient Chinese architecture and costumes, watch shows and try local snacks.

  • Day 11: Plum Garden
    24 minutes (15km) from Sanguo City

    The Plum Garden is a classical Chinese garden, famous for its plum blossoms. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and climb the Plum Blossom Hill.

  • Day 12: Wuxi Grand Theatre
    25 minutes (8.5km) from Plum Garden

    The Wuxi Grand Theatre is a performing arts center that hosts events and shows from around the world. It is famous for its architectural design and acoustics.

  • Day 13: Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area
    23 minutes (8.5km) from Wuxi Grand Theatre

    Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area is a peninsula on the shores of Lake Taihu. Visitors can enjoy local snacks, gardens, and natural scenery.

  • Day 14: Three Kingdoms Film and TV City
    24 minutes (17km) from Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area

    Three Kingdoms Film and TV City is a park based on the popular historical drama series. Visitors can see replicas of ancient buildings, costumes, and watch shows.

  • Day 15: Nianxiang Fang Restaurant
    23 minutes (5km) from Three Kingdoms Film and TV City

    Nianxiang Fang Restaurant is a popular local restaurant that serves various Wuxi delicacies. Visitors can try the “spare ribs in vinegar sauce”, “lion’s head meatballs”, and other famous dishes.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Wuxi Lingshan Buddha (1.5 hours, free)
  • Nanchan Temple (1 hour, 15 CNY)
  • Huishan Ancient Town (2 hours, 50 CNY)
  • Jichang Garden (1.5 hours, 80 CNY)
  • Nianhua Bay Scenic Area (3 hours, 200 CNY)
  • Wuxi Museum (2 hours, 50 CNY)
  • Nanchang Street Night Market (2 hours, varies)
  • Taihu Lake Scenic Area (3 hours, 200 CNY)
  • Xihui Park (2 hours, 40 CNY)
  • Sanguo City (4 hours, 200 CNY)
  • Plum Garden (2 hours, 50 CNY)
  • Wuxi Grand Theatre (2 hours, varies)
  • Taihu Yuantouzhu Scenic Area (2 hours, 100 CNY)
  • Three Kingdoms Film and TV City (4 hours, 200 CNY)
  • Nianxiang Fang Restaurant (2 hours, 150 CNY)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 1240 CNY (≈ $190 USD)

Transportation

Wuxi is well-connected by buses, taxis or ride-hailing services such as Didi or Meituan. However, in some remote or mountainous areas, it may be harder to get to. Average taxi fares are around 10 CNY ($2 USD) for 3km, while buses cost around 2-5 CNY ($0.30-$1 USD). Ride-hailing services have variable pricing depending on demand.

Useful Tips

If you have additional time, you may consider visiting the Wuxi Zoo, the Wuxi Suning Plaza, or the Wuxi Taihu International Expo Center. If you have less time, you may consider skipping some of the smaller attractions, or reduce the time spent in the large parks. Be sure to bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and rain gear, as the weather can be unpredictable.

Airports

Wuxi has two airports: Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) and Wuxi Changjiang International Airport (WUX). Sunan airport is closer, just 15km from the city center, while Changjiang airport is farther away, located 20km from the city center. Both airports offer direct flights to major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou or Shenzhen.

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