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Finding the Spirit in Wuxi: Exploring Temples New and Old
Finding the Spirit in Wuxi: Exploring Temples New and Old
Jun 29, 2011

Wuxi, a city with a history almost as long as China itself has despite its fast economic growth preserved a considerable amount of its religious architecture. Apart from the preserved ancient buildings, Wuxi also boasts an impressive array of newly built, but nonetheless impressive religious architecture. Big Buddha of Lingshan. Photo: wuxiyo.com 1) The Big Buddha of Lingshan The Big Buddha of Lingshan is one of the landmarks of Wuxi and a must for any visitor to the city. The Buddha statue is located on the shore of... Read More>>

Riverside Drinking on Wuxi’s 1912 Bar Street
May 03, 2011
Riverside Drinking on Wuxi’s 1912 Bar Street

As the weather gets warmer, the idea of a riverside tipple becomes more and more appealing. Come and check out these foreigner-friendly joints in Wuxi’s infamous 1912 Bar Street area. Read More>>

Finding Familiar Flavours: Western Restaurants in Wuxi
Jan 14, 2011
Finding Familiar Flavours: Western Restaurants in Wuxi

Western food has become all the rage in Wuxi, with Western inspired dining establishments springing up all over the city. While there will always be questionable Western restaurants in every Chinese... Read More>>

Shopping

Clay Figurines to Department Stores: The Best of Wuxi Shopping
Clay Figurines to Department Stores: The Best of Wuxi Shopping

Living in Wuxi or just passing through, here is a quick guide to some of the best shopping Wuxi has to offer. The downtown area has many department stores and modern shops while the walking streets have traditional handicrafts. Read More>>

Travel & Outdoors

Wuxi after Dark: Recommended Night Tours
Wuxi after Dark: Recommended Night Tours

Wuxi’s Grand Canal is distinctly beautiful and boasts a number of attractions including riverside parks and ferry rides. This article lists scenic attractions that also offer different nighttime activities for visitors, guaranteed to provide you with some very interesting after-dark entertainment. Read More>>

 
Wuxi Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Wuxi Dining
Brief Intro to Wuxi Dining

Wuxi's cuisine is characterized by light, sweet flavors that take advantage of the... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Wuxi Shopping
Brief Intro to Wuxi Shopping

In 2004, the GDP per capita in Wuxi was ranked 9th among all 659 cities in China. The... Read More>>

Exploring Wuxi

Rough Guide to Wuxi Travel
Rough Guide to Wuxi Travel

Wuxi is one of the 15 largest industrial cities in China and one of the most important... Read More>>

Entertainment

Wuxi Entertainment Overview
Wuxi Entertainment Overview

The entertainment industry has grown substantially in Wuxi in recent years, ever since a... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>