Introducing Wúxī
Once prosperous due to its fortuitous position on the Grand Canal, Wúxī has lost much of its former glory and now takes a backseat to more attractive canal towns, such as Sūzhōu and Yángzhōu. Modern-day Wúxī is smoggy and characterless, with little to recommend it. Most people use the city as a base for exploring the more pleasing shores of Lake Tai.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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