Wuxi

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Nestled on the shores of Lake Tai in China's Jiangsu province, Wuxi is a beautiful city closely connected to the neighbouring towns of Changzhou and Suzhou. People visit Wuxi for both business and leisure - the area has a long and fascinating history that goes back to the days of the Shang dynasty in 1600 BCE and is still a major industrial hub fuelling China's growth. Wuxi is also known for its waterways and lakes; the city's location on the shores of Lake Tai make it an excellent launchpad for exploring the lake and its surrounds. Moreover, the Grand Canal - the longest artificial waterway in the world - also cuts through the centre of Wuxi. The best way to experience all Wuxi has to offer is with a stay in Frasers Hospitality's serviced apartments in the New District.

Staying in Wuxi

Wuxi's industrial might may be the reason people visit for the first time but once there, many fall in love with Wuxi's unique charms. A city of canals, picturesque neighborhoods and fascinating historical sites, Wuxi has more to it than meets the eye. First-time visitors to Wuxi will love exploring the shores of Lake Tai, wandering the streets that run along the Grand Canal, and discovering the peace and serenity of Wuxi's many gardens and parks. In Wuxi, nature is never far away, and it makes for a much more relaxed vibe than larger cities like Shanghai and Beijing.

The Grand Buddha at Ling Shan

Located to the southwest of your hotel in Wuxi on the other side of Lake Tai, the Mt. Lingshan Scenic Area is a fascinating and almost magical Buddhist site featuring multiple attractions and historical places, including the grand Screen Wall, the Altar of Buddha's Footprints, the Nine Dragons Bathing Sakyamuni and the Grand Buddha - an 88-metre standing buddha that rises above the entire complex. To reach the feet of the Buddha, visitors journey up the Ascending Cloud Avenue; climb 216 stairs meant to represent 108 wishes and 108 troubles. The Grand Buddha is flanked by two mountains, making for some breathtaking scenery. The three-floor museum inside the Lotus shaped base of the Grand Buddha tells the story of Buddhism and its arrival and spread through ancient China.

China's Grand Canal

More than any other city along its 1,776-kilometre length, Wuxi embodies the history and story of China's UNESCO heritage-listed Grand Canal, the longest artificial waterway on earth. Wuxi sits at the centre of the Yangtze delta, long the centre of China's industry and trade, and for over 2,500 years the Grand Canal has connected Wuxi to cities as far north as Beijing and Hangzhou to the south. The Wuxi section of the Grand Canal is exceptionally beautiful and located only a short journey from your long-stay serviced apartments in the New District. The best way to experience the Grand Canal is with a relaxing day tour, stopping at some of Wuxi's more renowned historical and cultural sights along the way, including the gorgeous Jichang Garden. A full-day tour will also take you southward to Wujiang City and its collection of traditional white-washed and back tiled abodes line the canal.

Wuxi Museum

Wuxi has over 3,000 years of history to share, and the best place to see a good chunk of it is at the Wuxi Museum, located around a 15-minute taxi ride from your serviced apartment. Opened in 2007, the museum is responsible for collecting, restoring and showcasing cultural relics from the region as well as cataloguing natural history specimens, including fossils. The museum's 26 permanent exhibitions examine the history of Wuxi and its surrounds as far back as the palaeolithic age, through the bronze age and the late 19th Century, when Wuxi became the centre of China's industrial revolution.