Offering an idyllic getaway where you can also soak up some history, the Xues’ Garden is an ideal place to unwind in when in Wuxi. This picturesque site can be found in the city’s old downtown area and those in search of a well placed Wuxi hotel from which to set off to such attractions can stay at Millennium Wuxi. This hotel in Wuxi is situated in the New District and is set amidst a scenic three acre garden making for an ideal complement to a day spent at the Xues’ Garden. A courtyard-style residence, the Xues’ Garden dates back to late Qing Dynasty and is home to traditional style architectural design styles of that period. The former residence of well known thinker, Xue Fucheng, the site features pavilions, towers and bridges, beautifully incorporated into the lovely garden setting making for a perfect escape.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+