The old industrial city of Wuxi is located in the Jiandsu Province. Being an old city Wuxi feature typical classical designs similar to those the other older Chinese cities boast. Wuxi’s history goes a long way. Originally a mining town called Youxi; its tin deposits were soon exhausted to result in Wuxi, which mean ‘tin-less’ in Chinese.
After the glorious days of ‘Youxi’, meaning ‘has tin’, the un-tinned version of this Chinese city became popular as a town for arts and culture. The city is also popular for its Huichan figurines made of clay and the Wuxi version of spareribs, a popular delicacy in China.
Visitors to Wuxi will find quite a few attractions, regional delicacies and fine oriental hospitality greeting them. One of Wuxi’s main attractions is the Lake Tai Hu. This enchanting natural lake actually divides the city of Wuxi. Originally the city was created around the shores of Lake Tai Hu and due to the beauty of the lake the area became a popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the Lake Tai Hu can look forward to visiting the Islet of Turtlehead, locally known as the Yuantou Zhu and the Islands of Deities, locally known as the Tai Hu Xiandao. Apart from it offering scenic beauty, the Lake and the area around it contributes with various ruins of historic sites.
Other interesting attractions include the Great Canal, an old canal which runs through the city, and the manmade parks. Wuxi is well known for the manmade parks and most popular are the Li Yuan and the Mei Yuan, which are some of the very old parks which have been preserved in its original style.
Visitors to Wuxi are offered not only attractions and great Chinese delicacies; the city also boasts great lodging options for those who are keen on exploring this old city. Lodging types vary but all accommodation options guarantee warm oriental hospitality and modern amenities.
Travellers can easily book a Wuxi hotel through an online lodging options provider or by searching the Internet for any hotel Wuxi has on offer. Hotel facilities and amenities can be compared online and reservations can also be made online. For easy access to Wuxi’s attractions and to relax in five star luxuries try the Millennium Wuxi.
