Wuxi is a must-visit stop in the Pearl of Taihu Lake. For 2 days and 1 night, between Yuantouzhu and Lingshan Giant Buddha, encounter the unique atmosphere of Wuxi.
The first impression Wuxi gives is almost always from Yuantouzhu. When it actually appears before your eyes, the imagination in the picture suddenly gains weight, and the journey officially begins from that moment.
When it comes to Wuxi, locals usually first mention the Lingshan Giant Buddha. Only after experiencing it do you realize that a landmark is never an isolated landscape, but an entrance to an entire section of life.
Jichang Garden hides another side of Wuxi. With less crowding from tourists and more daily warmth, you suddenly feel like you've briefly become a local here.
If you have the energy, go take a stroll along South Long Street. There's no standard answer there, only your own pace, just enough to fill your itinerary perfectly.
Wuxi taught me one thing: you don't have to chase every scenic spot, just as Yuantouzhu taught me—the best scenery is often where you're willing to stop and look at it carefully.
Route fragment
2 days and 1 night
- Day 1: Arrive in Wuxi, first encounter of Yuantouzhu
- Day 2: Take a closer look at the Lingshan Giant Buddha
- Day 3: Jichang Garden: Take a closer look