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