Hidden Gems of Wuxi | 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide

| 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide. Follow this guide and you won't go wrong! 💥🎒 Hey guys! 👭 Wuxi is a charming Jiangnan city full of surprises! It has the tranquility of Lingshan Temple 🧘‍♀️ and the romance of Taihu Lake 💕. I just came back from a trip to Wuxi with my bestie and have put together this super helpful guide. It includes hidden gems, convenient transportation, and tips to avoid tourist traps. Save this guide and you're all set! ✨ Follow me on this dream trip! 👇 🚇[Transportation Guide] ✅ Subway: Most of the attractions in Wuxi are accessible by subway. Download the "Ma Shang Xing" app to scan the QR code and take the subway easily 🚇. Enjoy Wuxi without any hassle. 🌅Day 1: Enjoy the scenery of Taihu Lake and the old town 🎇 • Morning: Yuantouzhu 💰CNY 90 (including a boat ride) 🌸Tour route: Enter through the Chongshan Gate and head straight to the Cherry Blossom Valley (a must-see during the cherry blossom season from March to April 🌸, it's breathtaking) → Walk across the Changchun Bridge and enjoy the picturesque scenery → Take a boat to the Fairy Island of Taihu Lake and feed the red-billed gulls on the boat. It's so healing! 😘 📌Tips: Remember to enter the park before 7:30 am when there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful. Be sure to queue up for a window seat on the boat to enjoy the beautiful lake view 🌊. • Lunch: Hengyun Restaurant (inside Yuantouzhu) 🥟Must-try dishes: Taihu Lake's Three Whites and classic Wuxi ribs. • Afternoon: Liyuan 💰CNY 45 This is the retreat of Fan Li and Xi Shi. The exquisite Jiangnan garden and the magnificent view of Taihu Lake are perfectly combined. Wear a Hanfu to take photos, and you'll get a lot of likes on social media 📷. • Evening: Nanchang Street Night Tour 🌉A must-see is Qingming Bridge, where you can feel the historical charm → Take a cruise on the Grand Canal 💰CNY 100, enjoy the night view of the canal, and admire the bright lights along the shore → Stroll along the super niche and artistic "Dayao Road" to experience the unique Jiangnan style. 🌄Day 2: Explore the Zen of Lingshan and immerse yourself in the dream of Nianhua Bay 🌸 • Morning: Lingshan Grand Buddha 💰CNY 210 🙏Tour route: First, watch the Nine Dragons Bathing (there are wonderful performances at 10:00 am and 2:45 pm, don't miss them) → Go to the Buddha Hand Square → Climb the 216 steps along the Dengyun Road to hug the Buddha's feet and pray for peace → The Auspicious Ode performance in the Brahma Palace is a must-see, it's so touching 💖. 📌Tips: The scenic area sightseeing bus 💰CNY 40 can save you a lot of energy. Also, be sure to wear comfortable shoes 👟, so you won't be afraid of walking all day. • Lunch: Lingshan Vegetarian Restaurant 🥗Try the vegetarian noodles and Zen set meal. It's healthy and satisfying. If you want something more exquisite, try the buffet on the second floor of the Brahma Palace. • Afternoon: Nianhua Bay 💰CNY 120 🌸Things to do: Take a beautiful Tang-style photo on Xiangyue Flower Street and become a beauty in ancient costume → Go to Luming Valley to enjoy a cup of tea 🍵 and have a relaxing time → After 6:30 pm, the wonderful "Zen Walk" light show and drone performance will be on display. It's so beautiful, like being in a fairyland 🧚‍♂️. • Dinner: Huanyue Shanfang Zen Hot Pot The environment is like a fairyland, and the mushroom soup base is so delicious 😋. Enjoy a Zen feast for your taste buds. 🏮Day 3: Stroll around Huishan Ancient Town and start a city walk 🚶‍♀️ • Morning: Huishan Ancient Town (free, small attractions joint ticket 💰CNY 70) 🏯Tour route: Jichang Garden (one of the four famous gardens in Jiangnan, full of ancient charm) → Huishan Temple, listen to the bells → See the Second Spring Under Heaven and feel the tranquility → Take the Xihui Park cable car to overlook the whole city and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 🍜Breakfast: Xinwanxin Silver Noodle Restaurant, have a bowl of hot chicken soup silver noodles with crispy eel topping for only 💰CNY 25 to start a day full of energy. • Lunch: Sanfengqiao Meat Restaurant (Zhongshan Road Main Store) 🍖Must-try Wuxi sauce ribs and special Yulan cake. The taste is authentic, and you can vacuum pack them as a specialty to take home. It's affordable and delicious. Afternoon: Xiaolou Lane Historical Block Visit the Wang Xuan Memorial Hall (free admission) to learn about the great deeds of the ancestors → Go to "Mian Cang" to find interesting Wuxi cultural and creative products → Check out the industrial-style afternoon tea at "Scientist Coffee" and enjoy a relaxing time ☕. 🌟[Local Tips] 1. The early cherry blossoms (mid-March) and late cherry blossoms (early April) in Yuantouzhu have different flowering periods, each with its own beauty. Be sure to check the flowering period in advance before you go, so you don't miss the most beautiful cherry blossom feast 🌸. 2. The 216 steps to "hug the Buddha's feet" at Lingshan Grand Buddha are a small challenge, but the view is amazing once you get up there. Go for it! 💪 3. The "Zen Walk" performance in Nianhua Bay will be canceled in case of rain, so be sure to check the scenic area notice 📢 in advance, so you don't waste a trip. 4. Wuxi cuisine is sweet, so if you have a sensitive stomach, you can bring some digestive tablets, so you can enjoy the food 🍬. Guys, save this guide 📌, grab your bestie, and go on a dream trip to Jiangnan 🌈. Wuxi is waiting for you to unlock its infinite charm!