This is the proper way to spend 2 days and 1 night in Wuxi!!

Just go! Here’s a 2-day, 1-night Wuxi food and sightseeing guide to help you avoid crowded spots, have a relaxed time, and enjoy authentic flavors!

📅 Day 1: Explore the Old Town and Night Market
Morning: Stroll around Huishan Ancient Town and admire the exquisite Jiangnan gardens.
Afternoon: Visit Nanchan Temple in the city center.
Evening to night: You must go to Nanchang Street, where the canal lights up beautifully, the water sparkles, and you can enjoy strolling and eating at the same time—it’s an amazing experience!

📅 Day 2: Lake Views and Small Town Tour
Daytime: Check in at the Lingshan Grand Buddha.
Evening: Head to Nianhuawan, where the Tang-style night scenery is especially dreamy.

🥢 Here are some recommended eateries:
1. Lingsi Lou - Yangzhou Dim Sum & Huaiyang Cuisine
Who says you can’t get authentic Yangzhou flavors in Wuxi?
This place opens at 7 AM, perfect for family dim sum.
All buns are made fresh to order, and the Huaiyang dishes are prepared by authentic Yangzhou chefs.
The crab roe soup dumplings burst with soup in every bite, the steamed dumpling skins are chewy with generous fillings,
the jade green shaomai looks so appetizing,
the salty and tasty San Ding Bao is a must, and a bowl of hot fish soup noodles is just perfect!

2. Xin Ba Xiang - Authentic Wuxi Flavor & Steamed Dishes
If you want genuine Wuxi local cuisine, come here.
Order from the open kitchen; they’ve been running steadily for 5 years as a husband-and-wife shop.
Locals frequent this place, and they update seasonal steamed dishes monthly.
The farmhouse dry steamed chicken is original and flavorful, the sweet and sour crispy squirrel fish is a hit, and the Ba Xiang braised pork is a must-order at every table!
In summer, their chilled lobsters are huge and a great deal!

3. Gongmei Old Noodle House - Crab Roe Noodles & Wuxi Snacks
Just 100 meters from the Nanchang Street Spring Festival Gala sub-venue, this is the spot for Wuxi specialty snacks.
Crab roe xiaolongbao, crab roe noodles, and sweet sugar taro are all delicious.
You must try their signature fried eel noodles—the eel is tender and soft,
and when the rich sauce is poured over the noodles and mixed, the aroma is irresistible!

4. Baofu Lobster - Carefully Selected Lobsters, Only Female Lobsters
Even Hu Yanbin has checked in here!
Their chilled, spicy oil, and mustard avocado flavored lobsters are all tasty,
using only plump female lobsters.
You can enjoy lobsters in summer and authentic Sichuan cuisine in winter; business is always booming!

5. Dou San Zhang - Taipei Tofu Pudding & Fresh Meat Buns
A must-visit at Wuxi’s popular Daoxiang market.
All buns are freshly made and steamed daily, no overnight buns sold; they are large and generously filled.
The hot pot meat sauce bun is mildly spicy and perfect for those who love bold flavors;
the purple perilla taro bun is sweet, with smooth and rich taro filling and a fragrant hint of perilla—super satisfying with every bite!
Pair it with a refreshing bowl of Taipei tofu pudding to cleanse your palate.

6. Shiwei Pengxian - Taizhou Small Net Seafood
Next to MixC, with lake views and a spacious, elegant environment, it’s called the “Wuxi version of Xin Rong Ji.”
The restaurant is always busy and has topped the popular must-eat list for two consecutive years.
All seafood is delivered directly from Taizhou,
with an open kitchen so you can see the freshness.
For just over 140 RMB per person, you can enjoy a high-quality seafood feast—perfect for both entertaining guests and family gatherings!

Hope everyone has a great time and enjoys delicious food in Wuxi!