Wuxi
Discover Wuxi
Wuxi (无锡; Vu-sik in Wu, Wúxī in Mandarin) is an industrial city roughly halfway between Shanghai and Nanjing. With rich natural and cultural heritage, Wuxi is a major destination for Chinese domestic tourists, but is still largely undiscovered by Westerners. Wuxi occupies the most scenic part of Lake Tai and enjoys the beautiful scenery. Wuxi has a history of over 3,000 years; its establishment can be traced back to the end of the Shang Dynasty.
Taste of Wuxi...
Traditional Wuxi food is very sweet and savoury. Local specialties include Wuxi-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) (小笼包 xiǎolóngbāo) which is sweeter than Shanghainese style, as well as Wuxi-style pork wonton (馄饨 húntūn). Wuxi-style braised spare rib (酱排骨 jiàng pái gǔ) is known throughout China; the pork ribs are braised in red sauce with star anise until they fall off the bones. In some alleys there are different kinds of foods on a stick, it is very popular with the locals. There are numerous watering holes around Wuxi. While there are more expats to be found in some of them, you can expect a mix of locals in any pub or nightclub in Wuxi. Wuxi is home to a variety of accommodation catering to both foreign and local guests.
Climate
The climate is moist and temperate, sub-tropical with distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is 15.5 ℃ There are 250 frostless days and the average rainfall is about 1,000 mm. Suzhou is nearby, under half an hour by bus or car. In Shanghai you can take the G-Train to Wuxi. The journey will be about 50 minutes and it costs ¥60 (Oct 2022). Otherwise you can take the normal D-Train which takes about 60 minutes and cost ¥47 (Oct 2022). If you get off from Nanjing Lukou Airport, you can take intercity bus or taxi. The Beijing-Shanghai railway, Shanghai-Nanjing high-speed railway passes through the center of the city, while the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway passes through the city on its east. Nine highways join Wuxi with important cities like Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou. The Shanghai-Nanjing expressway passes through the city. It takes about 3 hours by car to get from Wuxi to Shanghai's Pudong Airport.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsSuzhou is nearby, under half an hour by bus or car. In Shanghai you can take the G-Train to Wuxi. The journey will be about 50 minutes and it costs ¥60 (Oct 2022). Otherwise you can take the normal D-Train which takes about 60 minutes and cost ¥47 (Oct 2022). If you get off from Nanjing Lukou Airport, you can take intercity bus or taxi. The Beijing-Shanghai railway, Shanghai-Nanjing high-speed railway passes through the center of the city, while the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway passes through the city on its east. Nine highways join Wuxi with important cities like Shanghai, Nanjing and Hangzhou. The Shanghai-Nanjing expressway passes through the city. It takes about 3 hours by car to get from Wuxi to Shanghai's Pudong Airport. There are also water routes to various places in the country via the Yangtze River, the Grand Canal and Lake Tai. The local language is Wu Chinese, often known as Shanghainese (although the Wuxi dialect differs significantly from that of Shanghai)....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The local language is Wu Chinese, often known as Shanghainese (although the Wuxi dialect differs significantly from that of Shanghai). It is not mutually intelligible with Mandarin, though as Mandarin is the official language and medium of education in China, almost all locals will be bilingual in the local dialect and Mandarin. As with virtually elsewhere in China, English is not widely spoken, though staff at expensive hotels will usually be able to speak basic English. Wuxi is a city with a lot of shopping areas; It has a wide range of brands is available. Traditional Wuxi food is very sweet and savoury. Local specialties include Wuxi-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) (小笼包 xiǎolóngbāo) which is sweeter than Shanghainese style, as well as Wuxi-style pork wonton (馄饨 húntūn). Wuxi-style braised spare rib (酱排骨 jiàng pái gǔ) is known throughout China; the pork ribs are braised in red sauce with star anise until they fall off the bones.
Where to Stay
Wuxi is home to a variety of accommodation catering to both foreign and local guests.
Money & Budget
Wuxi is a city with a lot of shopping areas; It has a wide range of brands is available. Traditional Wuxi food is very sweet and savoury. Local specialties include Wuxi-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) (小笼包 xiǎolóngbāo) which is sweeter than Shanghainese style, as well as Wuxi-style pork wonton (馄饨 húntūn). Wuxi-style braised spare rib (酱排骨 jiàng pái gǔ) is known throughout China; the pork ribs are braised in red sauce with star anise until they fall off the bones. In some alleys there are different kinds of foods on a stick, it is very popular with the locals. There are numerous watering holes around Wuxi. While there are more expats to be found in some of them, you can expect a mix of locals in any pub or nightclub in Wuxi.
Language & Talk
The local language is Wu Chinese, often known as Shanghainese (although the Wuxi dialect differs significantly from that of Shanghai). It is not mutually intelligible with Mandarin, though as Mandarin is the official language and medium of education in China, almost all locals will be bilingual in the local dialect and Mandarin. As with virtually elsewhere in China, English is not widely spoken, though staff at expensive hotels will usually be able to speak basic English. Wuxi is a city with a lot of shopping areas; It has a wide range of brands is available. Traditional Wuxi food is very sweet and savoury. Local specialties include Wuxi-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) (小笼包 xiǎolóngbāo) which is sweeter than Shanghainese style, as well as Wuxi-style pork wonton (馄饨 húntūn).