In 2004, the GDP per capita in Wuxi was ranked 9th among all 659 cities in China. The burgeoning middle class that is slowly realizing their spending potential is demanding more and more in the way of quality, brand name goods. Wuxi is a modern city, where almost everything is available in terms of purchasing. The demand for Western goods is on the rise as well, and these are not too difficult to find in the city, and for anything that you can't find here, Shanghai is only 90 minutes away!

The city center is bright and modern, and is currently undergoing a series of renovations, all in the postmodern style, and it is here that you will find the greatest concentration of high rise buildings and shiny, modern shopping centers carrying a range of recognizable shops, both domestic and international.

Wuxi is an industrial textile center, having specialized in the manufacture of these products for many years. Two of the local specialties from Wuxi and Jiangsu that reflect this are silk products and embroidery, and examples of both can be found here at an extremely high level of quality. Other local products from this area are pearls, clay sculptures, and a variety of fresh produce, including the Wuxi melon and honey peaches. Throughout the year, however, there are seasonal fruits available in the city, due to the temperate climate, and fertile surroundings. Wuxi pearls are used in a number of local products, especially for beauty and TCM, in addition to being sold as jewelry, and are a great local product to bring home, they are small and light; a whole bag full will fit in your luggage to go home!

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