Wuxi
(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated:2020-03-24
Wuxi is a city of affluence and fascinating natural scenery. It is characterized by abundant beautiful rivers, idyllic lakes, unique-shaped caves, bamboo forests and tea gardens. The city is home to four national 5A scenic spots and 27 national 4A scenic spots, including the Lingshan Mountain, the Yuantouzhu Island and the Wuxi Movie/TV Base.
Wuxi is an old city in southern Jiangsu province. Split in half by Taihu Lake, Wuxi borders Changzhou to the west and Suzhou to the east. The Yangtze River lies between the northern half of Wuxi and Taizhou, while the southern half of the city borders Zhejiang province.
Wuxi is also famous for being one of the birthplaces of China's modern industry and commerce, as well as the hometown of many important businessmen, who played essential roles in building modern Shanghai commerce since the early 20th century.
History & Culture
Boasting a history of more than 3,000 years, Wuxi is a historical city with profound cultural heritages and a large amount of talents. It's home to the Wu Culture in ancient times, and the national industrial and commercial culture in modern times. Wuxi has 31 important heritage sites under state protection, 11 sites named national intangible cultural heritage and 60 museums and memorial halls.
Economy
Nominal GDP 2019
- Total: 1.185 trillion yuan ($166.9 billion)
- Per capita: 174,300 yuan ($24,550)
- Growth Rate: 3.62 percent
Toursim
Wuxi is a city of affluence and fascinating natural scenery. It is characterized by abundant beautiful rivers, idyllic lakes, unique-shaped caves, bamboo forests and tea gardens. The city is home to four national 5A scenic spots and 27 national 4A scenic spots, including the Lingshan Mountain, the Yuantouzhu Island and the Wuxi Movie/TV Base.
Resources
Wuxi is on an alluvial plain of deep sedimentary deposits cut between limestone foothills. The vast majority of Wuxi's land area is flat. The highest point in the city is its peak of Huangtading Mountain in Yixing's Lingxia Village, which is 611.5 meters high, the highest mountain in the south Yangtze River Delta region. The city has many rivers, canals, streams and lakes and is known for its rich water resources. The notable Grand Canal passes through the city.
Big Events
The 2019 Snooker World Cup
The 2019 Wuxi International Marathon
The 2019 Wuxi International Cherry Blossom Week
The 2018 World Fencing Championships
The 2018 World Internet of Things Exposition
The 2018 Wuxi International Marathon
The 2018 Wuxi International Cherry Blossom Week
The 2017 Snooker World Cup
The 2017 World Internet of Things Exposition
The 2017 Asian Table Tennis Championships
The 2017 Wuxi International Marathon
The 2017 Wuxi International Cherry Blossom Week
The Hongshan World IoT Application Contest
The 2017 MotoSurf World Cup
The 2017 International Tower Running Grand Prix
The 2017 Wuxi International Yoga Festival
The China (Wuxi) Wu Culture Festival
The 2016 Asian Fencing Championship and Asian-Oceanic Olympic Qualifiers
The China Yixing International Vegetarian Diet Culture & Green Living Famous Product Expo