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[2024 Wuxi Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiaolouxiang Historical and Cultural District (Updated Oct)

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Address:

Xiaolou Lane, Chong'an District, Wuxi City

Recommended sightseeing time:

1-2 hours

I finally got to try the seasonal crab roe xiaolongbao.

The business at Xilongji on Xiaolou Lane is really good. There are only seats outside, so you can barely sit down. I saw many people recommending this place before, so I came to try it out this time. Xiaolongbao: The signature product, served the fastest. The skin is thinner than Wang Xingji's, and the taste seems to be similar. Crab roe xiaolongbao: Twice as expensive as regular xiaolongbao, and the plating is more thoughtful. The yellow crab roe is visible to the naked eye. It has a bit of a fishy taste and must be paired with vinegar, but it's still fresh. Sauerkraut wonton casserole: This is the first time I've had sauerkraut wonton in Wuxi. It's very appetizing! I even want to add noodles to it. Hot and sour soup casserole: Not very sour or spicy, a taste that the public can accept. There are vermicelli at the bottom, which is very filling. It's very warm to drink this when the weather is cold!

WorldlyAdventures

Jiangnan Book Fragrance, Millennium Talent Alley

🏔Scenic Spot Introduction: It is an ancient alley preserved locally. A famous 'talent' place, dating back 900 years. It is the ancestral home of the two prominent families, the Tan and Qin families of Wuxi, starting from the Song Dynasty and flourishing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has produced top scholars, jinshi, and juren. In modern times, academicians of the two academies and famous university presidents have also frequently emerged from here. Rich in historical and cultural heritage, it is now a commercial street worth visiting. 📝Check-in Guide: Xiaoman Garden: A western restaurant. It was previously a general's mansion, where the talented woman of the Republic of China, Lu Xiaoman, and Wang Geng lived. Xishan Qin Family Cultural and Historical Exhibition Hall: Showcases the historical background, family culture, and deeds of famous people of the Xishan Qin family. The Jichang Garden and Qingming Bridge were built by this family. Jinsheng Temple: The main hall enshrines the God of Wealth, Fan Li (the Sage of Commerce). You can burn incense and pray for good fortune, which is very lively. ⭐Visiting Guide: Most of the buildings are from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. Walking on the bluestone slabs, you can experience the historical weight of the blue bricks and white tiles. Feel the perfect blend of ancient style and golden charm. Despite the changes over the years, please still maintain that tranquility and elegance. 🕙Opening Hours: Shops turn off lights at 10 PM in summer. 💰Price Factor: Free 🚗Transportation Information: Exit 20B of Sanyang Plaza Station, Metro, and walk 200 meters. 📝Note Tips: It's too hot during the day, recommended to take photos and check in at night. Xiaolou Alley

Chloe@012 Simmons

Wuxi 'Talent' Place - Xiaolou Lane

Xiaolou Lane, located in Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, is one of the four major historical and cultural districts in Wuxi. This is the ancestral home of the prominent Tan and Qin families of Wuxi. Over several centuries since the Song Dynasty, Xiaolou Lane has produced 1 top scholar (zhuangyuan), 13 successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations (jinshi), 15 successful candidates in the provincial examinations (juren), and nearly 80 successful candidates in the county-level examinations (xiucai). From ancient times, it has produced teachers of emperors, Ministers of War, Censors-in-Chief, to modern times leaders of revolutionary organizations like the Huaxing Society, Prime Ministers of the Xijin Military and Political Branch, Secretaries to the President of the National Government, Presidents of the Bank of China, and even contemporary academicians of the two academies, university presidents, and secretaries to national leaders. It is truly a place renowned for its talent, making it a famous 'talent' place in Wuxi. The Xiaolou Lane architectural complex was first built in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The existing buildings include Fushou Hall, Tan Family Ancestral Hall, Yiyuan Garden, and Laihe Tower, which bear witness to the rise and fall of prominent families like the Tan, Qin, and Sun families in Jiangnan, as well as the development of Wuxi City. They also bear witness to the development of Chinese society, possessing significant cultural relic value, research value, and utilization value. On March 5, 2013, Xiaolou Lane was listed as the seventh batch of national key cultural relic protection units. Xiaolou Lane

Christina Klein

Passing by Wuxi's Xiao Lou Alley

Xiao Lou Alley is a historical and cultural district located in Chong'an District of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, and is one of the four major historical and cultural districts of Wuxi. After getting off the high-speed train, I checked into a hotel near Xiao Lou Alley because this area is very prosperous, with convenient food, accommodation, and transportation. I don't even need to take a taxi when I go out, which I like. Wuxi is one of the cities I like, a very livable city, and I particularly like this area.

Luna_5_Everhart-62

Wuxi | The red romance hidden in the alley of the small building

| The red romance hidden in the alley of the small building. After visiting the white magnolias at Donglin Academy, take a detour to see the red (purple) magnolias at Xiaolou Lane nearby, which is relatively easier to park. This red magnolia is located near the parking lot, next to the Jingchan Hall, and with the tiles and wooden windows nearby, it makes for a great photo when the weather is good.

Aria_Blackthornwood

Wuxi | Xiaolou Lane, strolling with kids, checking out the 'Top Scholars' attraction

I took a stroll around Xiaolou Lane before the festival, and it's definitely a great place for a leisurely walk with kids. There are ancient architectural complexes here, where children can experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture while touring; there are many intangible cultural heritage activities, such as paper-cutting and clay sculpture, which can stimulate children's artistic creativity; there are also many special snacks, allowing children to taste authentic Wuxi cuisine while learning about local food culture; of course, you can also take the kids to see the 'Top Scholars' attraction inside, and make a beautiful wish for academic improvement

OCEAN WEBER

Hidden in a city of skyscrapers is an ancient alley

Xiaolou Alley is a thousand-year-old alley, which is proven to have originated in the Song Dynasty. Not far from it, there used to be a Dalou Alley. This is where generations of distinguished families have lived. In history, there has been one top scholar, three runners-up, eleven successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations, fifteen successful candidates in the provincial examinations, and nearly a hundred scholars. Therefore, this alley, less than four hundred meters long, is known as the source of culture in Wuxi and even in the south of the Yangtze River. At the west end of the alley, there is another archway. The door lintels on both sides are engraved with 'Xiaolou Alley'. The cultural preservation sign next to it indicates that Xiaolou Alley is of national preservation level. Today's Xiaolou Alley is the oldest, largest and most well-known existing in the old city of Wuxi. It is the only one that can represent the traditional style of Wuxi. The historical and cultural block built on this ancient alley will surely become the most important cultural card of Wuxi.

Bella Edwards

Wuxi famous historical and cultural block|Xiaolou Lane (1418)

|Xiaolou Lane (1418). Xiaolou Lane, a national treasure unit, is located in a historical and cultural block in Liangxi District, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province. Its range extends to Sujia Alley and Xinsheng Road in the east and west, and to Chongning Road and Futian Alley in the north and south. The existing northern and southern halves cover an area of about 40,000 square meters. It is the longest-standing, largest, and most prestigious historical block in Wuxi city. This is the ancestral home of the two famous families in Wuxi, the Tan and Qin families, which began in the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Since the Song Dynasty, there has been one top scholar, thirteen jinshi (advanced scholars), and fifteen juren (recommended scholars) from here. To the present day, members of the two academies and famous university presidents have also frequently come from here. It is a famous 'talent' place in Wuxi. The existing buildings are mainly from the late Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China period, and there is also a peony from the Qing Dynasty in the Wuxi City's famous ancient trees at No. 50 Xiaolou Lane.

JAXX CHAMBERS

Xiaolou Lane, hidden in the urban area of Wuxi, is known as the 'Talented Scholars' Lane'

Wuxi's Xiaolou Lane has a history of nearly 900 years. Since the Song Dynasty, it has produced many scholars and successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations, including top scholars, hence it is called 'Talented Scholars' Lane'. In this long history, it has experienced wind and rain, and there are not many cultural relics left from the past. In order to protect these buildings, they have been demolished and renovated, and transformed into the current living experience block. Time flies, when you walk through the lane, touch the history and feel the evening breeze! - 📝I am a nostalgic person who always likes old things. We can never retain the past, we can only freeze it with modern technology. - 📍Location: Wuxi Xiaolou Lane Historical Block, near Suning Plaza 🎫Ticket: Free 🅿️Parking: There is a dedicated parking lot, 6 yuan/hour - 🥤Food: There are many restaurants in Xiaolou Lane. The decoration style is antique and has a great atmosphere. You can choose according to your preference. ✅The night is very suitable for walking with family. During the day when the weather is good, it's a great place for photography.

ANTHONY LARSON

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