Huishan Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Here's a travel route that will showcase the diverse charms of Wuxi in East China's Jiangsu province.

Huishan Ancient Town, where shops old and new bustle with activity, is a great place to enjoy authentic Wuxi-style morning tea, savory tofu pudding, crisp oil pastry, and a bowl of red soup Yangchun noodles.

The next stop is Dangkou Ancient Town, featuring green hills, clear waters, and wisps of cooking smoke, which offers an endless array of authentic local delicacies in its alleys.

Canal Art Park. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The Canal Art Park, transformed from a century-old granary standing by the Grand Canal, has become a "treasure park" for the locals. Here, one'll find food, scenery, and art, showcasing the city's inclusive charm.

The Nanjian Grand Canal Culture Park preserves the old storage buildings. These beautiful red brick buildings are also important remnants of Wuxi's industry. With nearly 70,000 square meters of green space, netizens also refer to this place as "Wuxi's Small Hulunbeier".

As dusk falls, the millennium-old Grand Canal in Wuxi becomes a real-life painting. It's the perfect time to take a stroll along the ancient Grand Canal bank, walking from the oars and shadows at Qingming Bridge to the stone streets at Nanxiatang. The painted boat cruises, which offers a glimpse into ancient and modern waterfront life, are also recommended.