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Wuxi

China's cradle of industry and canal commerce, bridging giant lakeside Buddhas, sweet clay figurines, historic Huishan clay tea springs, and high-tech manufacturing.

A stone bridge over the ancient grand canal in Wuxi at night, with red lanterns reflecting on the water.
itinerary / Wuxi

Waters of the Clay and the Lake: The Ultimate Three-Day Wuxi Itinerary

A three-day journey through Wuxi, balancing the towering heights of Lingshan Buddha with quiet Ming Dynasty gardens and canal nights.

5 min readSeries 01
The giant bronze Lingshan Buddha statue stands on a green hill under a clear sky.
history / Wuxi

The Bronze Colossus: Scaling the Heights of Lingshan Grand Buddha

A journey to the Mashan Peninsula to climb the steps of the 88-meter bronze Buddha and explore the gilded halls of the Lingshan Palace.

5 min readSeries 02
A stone bridge crosses the green waters of Jichang Garden's central pond, with traditional pavilions and leafy trees.
history / Wuxi

Borrowed Ridges: The Timeless Landscape Design of Jichang Garden

An exploration of Wuxi's premier Ming Dynasty garden, examining how its builders used the 'borrowed scenery' technique to bring the surrounding hills inside.

5 min readSeries 03
A platter of sticky, dark red-glazed Wuxi pork ribs garnished with green onions.
food / Wuxi

Sweetness and Bone: The Red-Braised Ritual of Wuxi Pork Ribs

Savor the rich, sticky glaze and melt-in-the-mouth texture of Wuxi's famous sweet red-braised pork ribs.

5 min readSeries 04
A bamboo steamer holding steaming Wuxi soup dumplings with glistening, thin skin.
food / Wuxi

Sugar and Broth: Savoring Wuxi’s Sweet Xiaolongbao

Discover the unique, sweet broth and savory pork filling of Wuxi's oversized soup dumplings.

5 min readSeries 05
A colorful pair of smiling Da A Fu clay figurines displayed on a wooden stand.
culture / Wuxi

Clay from the Spring: The Traditional Craft of Huishan Figurines

Explore the ancient art of sculpting and painting Huishan Clay Figurines using black clay from the base of Huishan.

5 min readSeries 06
A stone dragon head pouring spring water into the historic pool of the Second Spring Under Heaven.
culture / Wuxi

The Second Spring: Tea Rituals and Erhu Melodies at Huishan Spring

Sip green tea brewed with spring water rated by Lu Yu while listening to the haunting Erhu melody of Abing.

5 min readSeries 07
A wooden fishing sailboat with traditional sails floating on the broad grey water of Taihu Lake near the rocky shore.
nature / Wuxi

Head of the Turtle: The Windy Cliffs of Yuantouzhu Peninsula

Board the ferry to the Taoist shrines of Taihu Fairy Island and walk the wave-dashed cliffs of Wuxi's historic lakeside peninsula.

5 min readSeries 08
A stone arch bridge lit by red lanterns reflecting in the dark waters of the Grand Canal at night.
nature / Wuxi

Neon Canal: Walking the Ancient Towpaths of Nanchang Street

Follow the narrow stone towpaths of Wuxi's ancient Grand Canal, where historic stone arches meet the vibrant glow of modern night markets.

5 min readSeries 09
Sleek glass-and-steel offices and modern green landscaping in Wuxi New District under a clear sky.
modern / Wuxi

The Silicon Lake: IoT Innovation and Manufacturing in Wuxi New District

Explore the wide grids of Wuxi New District, where advanced microchips are built and automated sensors monitor the health of Taihu Lake.

5 min readSeries 10