Wuxi, an underrated treasure city in Jiangnan!

🌸 Wuxi 3 Days 2 Nights Guide｜Explore the Jiangnan small town with just 800 RMB per person! Yuantouzhu + Nianhuawan, a springtime cherry blossom blast! Easily check in to Taihu Lake scenery, a Zen-inspired town, and authentic local life, all budget-friendly, perfect for students to travel on a whim! 📅 Day 1: Cherry Blossom Lakeside · Yuantouzhu 🚄 High-speed train direct to Wuxi Station → Taxi to Yuantouzhu Scenic Area (Ticket ¥90, a must-visit during the March-April cherry blossom season!) ✅ Stroll along Changchun Bridge, thousands of cherry trees bloom like snowflakes, with stunning views of Taihu Lake 🍜 Evening at Nanchang Street, lights flicker under Qingming Bridge, try Sanfengqiao ribs and soup dumplings (about ¥50 per person) 🏨 Stay at a hotel near Nanchang Street (¥260/night, river view from the window) 📅 Day 2: Zen Life · Nianhuawan 🚌 Bus or taxi to Lingshan Grand Buddha Scenic Area (Ticket ¥210, includes Brahma Palace + Five Seal Mandala) ✅ Afternoon immersive visit to Nianhuawan Town (night view is stunning! Free light show + Zen dance performance) 🌙 Overnight at Nianhuawan Inn (under ¥400/night with breakfast, wearing Hanfu for photos is super healing) 📅 Day 3: Local Life · Slow Tour of the Old Town ✅ Visit Huishan Ancient Town (free areas include ancestral halls + Jichang Garden) 🍵 Enjoy a cup of Taihu bamboo green tea, taste Yiqinyuan soup dumplings and magnolia cakes 🛍️ Buy souvenirs before leaving: fried gluten, braised ribs (supermarket deals around ¥50) 💰 Total budget (about ¥780 per person) Transport ¥100 + Tickets ¥300 + Accommodation ¥660 (two nights) + Food ¥120 ≈ within ¥780! 📌 Tips: ✔️ Yuantouzhu Cherry Blossom Valley is most beautiful from mid-March to early April, enter early to avoid crowds ✔️ Nianhuawan is most photogenic after lights come on at dusk, wear light-colored clothes for better photos ✔️ Convenient public transport, full coverage by subway + bus, no need to rent a car