A marvel in the history of world engineering, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, as it flows through the section of Wuxi, has left behind numerous historical relics. Along the canal, you will find a variety of historical sites such as the Linquan Temple, rice market warehouses, ancient embankments, the shadow of the Nanchan Pagoda, the charm of ancient bridges, and old streets with traditional residences, forming a historical gallery of a famous Jiangnan city. Nowadays, you can travel by boat along the canal.
Wu Bridge: From Wu Bridge along the canal to the old Sanli Bridge, this section is known as Wu Bridge East Road. This bridge was built by Wu Zi Jing, who was born in the 13th year of the Tongzhi Emperor’s reign (1874), with his own silver. Standing on Wu Bridge, you can look up to the Xi Mountain and Hui Mountain, and look down to the Huangbu dock.
Xishuidun (Ancient Stage): Between Xishuidun and Maoxin Flour Mill, there is a corridor bridge. Sitting on the corridor bridge, you will see the black tiles of Liu Hou Temple and the red walls of the flour mill. The second hall of Liu Hou Temple has an ancient stage, where traditional Chinese festivals such as the Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, the well-preserved ancient stage still hosts opera performances. The site is open all year round, with full-day access.
Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
A marvel in the history of world engineering, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, as it flows through [...]
