March Travel Guide to the Grand Canal Scenic Area in Wuxi

1. 📍Location: • The Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal Scenic Area is located in Nanchang District, Wuxi, and is an important part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. 2. 🚇Transportation: • 🚌Bus: Take bus routes 3, Route 3 (interval), 40, 81, and other bus lines to "Chaoyang Square (Jiefang South Road)" station. • 🚗Driving: From downtown Wuxi, take Nanchang Street or Taihu Avenue to reach Nanshan Temple Pedestrian Street. 3. 🕗Opening Hours: • Open 24/7 year-round. 4. 🎫Ticket Information: • Grand Canal water and land tour (boat ride + 3 attractions): CNY 100. • Grand Canal water tour (boat ride only): CNY 60. • Grand Canal night water tour: CNY 80. 5. 📸Photo Spots: • 🌿Qingming Bridge: An iconic structure on the Grand Canal, beautifully lit at night, perfect for photos. • 🏛️China Silk Museum: Learn about Wuxi's silk history in this uniquely designed building. • 🌊Canal Cruise: Take a boat ride to enjoy the ancient architecture and night views along both banks. 6. 🍽️Food Recommendations: • 🍖Wuxi xiaolongbao: Thin-skinned soup dumplings with juicy filling, a traditional Wuxi delicacy. • 🍖Braised spare ribs: Glossy red color, tender meat with a sweet but not greasy taste. • 🍖Yulan cake: Crispy outside, soft inside, available in pork and red bean flavors. 7. 💡Tips: • 🕒Best visiting time: Evening to night when the Grand Canal is most enchanting. • 📸Best photo time: Evening to night after the lights come on for the most photogenic views. • 🚣‍♂️Boat experience: Night cruise recommended for a romantic canal atmosphere. Hope this guide helps make your trip to Wuxi's Grand Canal perfect! 🌟