Things To Do in Wuxi

With its northern banks grazing the southwest edge of Wuxi, China's most fabled body of fresh water is the main attraction in town. Covering over 2,400 sq. km (950 sq. miles) with an average depth of only 2m (7 ft.), the lake is dotted with islands, fishing trawlers, low cargo boats,…

This park in the northwestern part of town is dominated by two hills that have become symbols of Wuxi: Xi Shan after which the city was named, and Hui Shan to the west. It's a bit of a climb up to the seven-story octagonal brick-and-wood Longguang Ta (Dragon Light Pagoda) atop Xi…