Wuxi 2-day travel guide
⛺️ Accommodation recommendations
• City center area: It is recommended to stay near Sanyang Square, such as Wuxi Houju Hotel. The transportation is convenient and it is close to many attractions.
• Niangwan Bay area: If you want to experience the Zen atmosphere, you can choose Wuxi Niangwan Bay Fangxia Sleep Hotel, which is located in the scenic area and is convenient for travel.
🗺️ Itinerary
• Day 1: Ancient and modern, cultural immersion
• Morning: After arriving in Wuxi, go to Huishan Ancient Town, where you can visit Huishan Temple, the Second Spring under Heaven, and Jichang Garden. You can also taste the local snacks such as Laofa Tou Plum Cake and Tianfu Zhai Pastry.
• Afternoon: From Huishan Ancient Town, go to Xihui Park and take the red, yellow, and blue cable car to the top platform to overlook the city of Wuxi. Then take a taxi to Lihu Central Park and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
• Evening: Come to Nanchan Temple, visit the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Pagoda of Wonderful Light, and other ancient monuments, and taste the local snacks nearby. Then go to Nanchang Street, enjoy the dazzling night view, and visit Qingming Bridge and Nanxiatang.
• Day 2: Natural scenery, leisure trip
• Morning: Go to Yuantouzhu, you can choose to enter from Chongshan Gate, visit Chongshan Yinxu Scenic Trail, Lu Dingshan, Sakura Valley, etc., and take a boat to Taihu Island to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
• Noon: Have lunch at a lakeside restaurant near Yuantouzhu.
• Afternoon: If you have enough time, you can go to Niangwan Bay, admire the Tang and Song style architecture, experience copying scriptures and tea tasting, and watch the light show in the evening.
🎡 Food recommendations
• Featured dishes: Wuxi ribs are represented by Sanfengqiao ribs, which are crispy and delicious; Taihu three whites are fresh and can be steamed.
• Snacks: Wuxi xiaolongbao has thin skin, tender and juicy filling; plum cake is recommended to be filled with red bean paste, which is sweet and not greasy; there are also open-faced wontons and silver thread noodles.