Wuxi Meili Ancient Town Travel Guide

Wuxi Meili Ancient Town Travel Guide: Travel Time The town is open all year round. Visit in spring to see the plum blossoms in full bloom, or in winter to experience the tranquility and simplicity of the ancient town. Transportation - Public transportation: Take bus 785 (loop line) or 781 to Taibo Temple (bus stop), or take bus 69, 129, 727, 753, or 758 to Meicun Town Government. - Self-driving: From Shanghai, take the Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway and exit at Wuxi Airport, then take Xinyun South Road and Meili Middle Road to reach the town. From Nanjing, take the Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway and exit at Wuxi Airport, then take Xinyun South Road and Meili Middle Road to reach the town. From Wuxi downtown, take the Inner Ring Expressway and Xinhua Road to reach the town. Attractions - Taibo Temple: Built in memory of Taibo, the founder of the State of Wu, this is a landmark building of the ancient town and a place to learn about the birthplace of Wu culture. - Meili Ancient Town Historical and Cultural Block: This block retains a large number of buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is a great place to experience the charm of a water town in Jiangnan. - Meihua Street: Named after the plum blossoms, this street is a great place to enjoy the beauty of plum blossoms. - Agricultural Park: This park showcases the development of agricultural culture. - Theme Squares: There are Decheng Square, Erhu Square, Shoumeng Navy Square, and more, each with its own characteristics. - Ancient Bridges: There are Wangyu Bridge and Sanrang Bridge, both of which have historical stories. - City Wall: Climb the wall to enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient capital. Food Recommendations Wuxi soup dumplings, braised pork ribs, Yangshan honey peaches, three-flavor wontons, plum blossom cakes, and more. Travel Routes - One-day tour: Visit Taibo Temple in the morning to learn about the origin of Wu culture. Enjoy local delicacies in the ancient town at noon. Stroll through the Meili Ancient Town Historical and Cultural Block in the afternoon to admire the buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Enjoy the "Meili Ancient Capital" city wall show and the "Dream Back to Bodu" water screen show in the evening, and watch the iron flower performance. - Two-day tour: Visit Taibo Temple in the morning and the historical and cultural block in the afternoon on the first day, and watch the show in the evening. Visit Meihua Street to enjoy the plum blossoms in the morning and the Agricultural Park to learn about agricultural culture in the afternoon on the second day, and watch the Wuxi opera performance in the evening. Notes Respect local religions and customs, protect the environment, and pay attention to safety when traveling. Avoid running and climbing.