I thought Suzhou was beautiful until I visited Wuxi.

Wuxi locals are really good at keeping secrets! This is the first time I've heard of this amazing 5A-rated scenic spot, even better than Yuantouzhu! The Three Kingdoms City and Water Margin City, located by Taihu Lake, is truly a surprising gem. Don't let the name put you off – this is the most beautiful Jiangnan town I've ever seen. With Song Dynasty architecture on one side and Han Dynasty architecture on the other, plus numerous performances throughout the day, it's like a giant live-action role-playing game. Dressed in Hanfu, I could immerse myself in the experience all day long! For first-time visitors, I recommend this one-day itinerary: 📍Three Kingdoms City This Han-style architectural complex is where the CCTV series Romance of the Three Kingdoms was filmed. The large-scale palaces, built against the backdrop of mountains and water, look especially stunning on rainy days, enveloped in a mystical mist. If you visit now, you can also see a large area of late-blooming cherry blossoms, offering a much better cherry blossom viewing experience than Yuantouzhu! ✅Route: Three Kingdoms City Entrance - Han Ding Square - Three Heroes Battle Lü Bu Performance Arena - Peach Garden - Cao Cao's Water and Land Camp - Chibi Plank Road - Seven Star Altar - Zhou Yu's Command Post - Wu Kingdom Water Camp - Wu Kingdom Palace - Shenlong Palace - Wolonggang - Ganlu Temple - Xiangning Palace - Fengyi Pavilion - Chibi Bridge - Han-Song Gate to Water Margin City 📍Recommended Performances: Three Heroes Battle Lü Bu Performance Arena: Three Heroes Battle Lü Bu 10:00/15:00 Wu Kingdom Palace Square: Liu Bei's Wedding 11:00 (only until April 30) Juxian Hall: Luoshen Fu (separate ticket required). Multiple showtimes are available, so there's no need to rush. 📍Water Margin City This Song Dynasty architectural complex is where Zhao's Teahouse from the TV series A Dream of Splendor is located! Not only does it feature the Grand Song Palace and the Chancellor's Residence, but the houses and thatched cottages by the lake are also incredibly lifelike. A spring rain brings to life the misty Jiangnan scenes depicted in ancient poems. ✅Route: Han-Song Gate - Grand Marshal's Mansion - Imperial Garden - Song Imperial Palace - Fan Lou - Arena - Imperial Street - Huixian Tower - Qingming Riverside Street - Grand Xiangguo Temple - Gaotang Prefecture - Zhao's Teahouse - Song Family Courtyard - Yanggu County Office - Zishi Street - Cuixian Tower - Water Margin City Exit 📍Other Activities ✅There are many performances here, besides the ones listed above. Remember to download a schedule of the day's performances from the official WeChat account upon entering the park. ✅There are many small scenic spots within the park, and walking is the best way to experience them. If you have elderly people or children with you, you can also take the sightseeing bus, which travels between both attractions. There are restaurants inside the park where you can have lunch and dinner.