Wuxi Travel Guide
Lackluster at first glance, Wuxi is blessed with an idyllic feel from the rice, fishing, and fruit cultures of the neighboring rural area. The area was once rich in tin deposits but the natural metal mine was soon exhausted because of excessive exploitation. The name of Wuxi means without tin.
Wuxi rose economically and culturally after the completion of the Grand Beijing-Hangzhou canal, a water passage connecting north and south China. It was an important trade center in the area for centuries, however, the city's commercial role gradually declined as the transportation route fell into disuse.
Many travelers use Wuxi simply as a stopover between Nanjing and Suzhou but the city's top attractions including the Taihu Lake, China's third largest fresh water lake, the Lingshan Grand Buddha, Mei Garden, and Turtle Head Island are well worth spending some time on. more about Wuxi »
- Chinese Name: 无锡
- Chinese Pinyin: wú xī
- English Name: Wuxi
- Location: East of China
- Area: 4,788 sq. km. (1,849 sq. mi.)
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0510
- Post Code: 214000
- Population: 6.2 million
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Turtle Head Island
Turtle Head Island a small peninsula on Taihu Lake in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province, the third largest freshwater lake in China, and is the best place to view the lake when it is covered in mist. The park on the island takes advantage of the natural scenery of Taihu Lake. Here, visitors can enjoy a tra... more about Turtle Head Island
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Shopping in Wuxi
Zhongshan Road Shopping Street Some large shopping centers in Wuxi are located along Zhongshan Road, which stretches from Shengli Gate (胜利门) to Nanchan Temple(南禅寺). Some old and famous shops selling local specialties line the streets. Huishan Clay Figurine 惠山泥人 Huishan Clay Figurine has a long history. It is said that the Huishan Clay Figurines ...more info about Wuxi Shopping »
Dear Babu,
There is no an English website for buying the tickets. Unfortunately we can't book the ticket only for you. You need to buy it at the bus station. Or you can ask the staff of your hotel in Wuxi. Maybe they can serve you.
Dear Andy,
There is no direct bus from Wuxi to Zhouzhuang. You can take a bus at Wuxi bus station which is near Wuxi railway station to Suzhou bus station. Then take a bus to Zhouzhuagn. It takes about 2-3 hours in total.
OK thanks. are you local?
Hi Chaerschddien
It will take 3.5 hours from Wuxi North bus station to Pudong Airport, so it is impossible if you take the first bus at 6am. And for the international flight, we require to arrive at the airport at least 2 hour before the flight depart.
I suggest that you get to Shanghai one day before, and find a hotel that is close to the airport. There is one hotel recommend to you:
JinjiangInn-PudongAirportShop:No.8, Qihang road, Pudong airport, Pudong district, Shanghai上海浦东新区浦东国际机场启航路8号
William Huo
Travel Advisor
Hi len aquilino
Our travel advisor Sammi Dai (http://www.chinahighlights.com/community/user/35289/) has contacted you.
Thanks for your support.
hi ifteqar,
take the maglev train from pudong airport to Shanghai, then transfer to subway to hongqiao station then take fast train to Wuxi. I''ve done it already.
andy
You can take the fast train from Hangzhou to Wuxi, G7382(Dep.08:12-Arr. 10:15) or G7386(Dep.11:38-Arr. 13:40), cost from CNY140 per person. To book the train tickets without extra booking fee, please click the policy, http://www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/
Karen
Hi,Tiger.Thank you for your question. The last train from Hangzhou to Wuxi sets off at 20:33 and the last bus sets off at 17:40. Since you need to go to Wuxi at 23:00, here are two options for you:
Ø Option A: We can arrange private transfer service for you. Our guide and driver will pick you up at your appointed address in Hangzhou and transfer you directly to Wuxi. It takes about 3:40 hours and costs CNY1150 (US$173) per person.
Ø Option B: You can stay overnight in Hangzhou and take a train or bus on the second day. The bus sets off in every half an hour from 07:00 to 17:40. It takes about 2 hours and costs CNY78 (US$12) per person. If you would like to take train, please visithttp://www.chinahighlights.com/china-trains/search-result.asp?Txt_FZ=Hangzhou&SearchType=A&Txt_DZ=wuxi&x=0&y=0 to see detailed trains schedule and ticket price.
We can book hotel in Hangzhou for you. If you are interested, please check below the information of our recommended hotels in Hangzhou.
3 star: Overseas Chinese Hotel (1 Room): CNY580 (US$87) per night.
4 star: Lakeview Hotell (1 Room): CNY600 (US$90) per night.
5 star: Sofitel Westlake (1 Room): CNY1600 (US$240) per night.
We can also arrange transfer service from Hangzhou hotel to bus or train station for you. The cost is CNY250 (US$38) per person.
If you’re interested in our service or have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at nora@chinahighlights.com.
Hello Parthiv Rajgor
Regards to Wuxi Transit bus, you can go to local voucher center to buy bus pass, which needed deposit 30CNY and at least 20CNY to top up. For the voucher center I can’t find the English version either, you can copy the link to ask for help in Wuxi http://wenwen.soso.com/z/q182359909.htm?w=%CE%DE%CE%FD%B9%AB%BD%BB%BF%A8%B6%E0%C9%D9%C7%AE&spi=1&sr=1&w8=%E6%97%A0%E9%94%A1%E5%85%AC%E4%BA%A4%E5%8D%A1%E5%A4%9A%E5%B0%91%E9%92%B1&qf=20&rn=102&qs=4&ch=w.search.1
We specialize in Independent China Package and Organized Group Tours, if you have any queries about tour package please feel free to let me know.
William Huo
Travel advisor
Hi,
This is Coco from China Highlights.
There is no direct bus from Wuyi to Pudong airport, even Shanghai. You can first take a bus to Hangzhou, then get to Shanghai by bullet train. You can take the No.5 airport express bus from Shanghai train station to the pudong airport. The bus departs in every 15 minutes, and the price of the ticket is about CNY 20.
best wishes,
Coco
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