Huaxi Village
华西村
Jiangyin's self-proclaimed 'First Village Under Heaven', famous for its collective economy. Its landmark is the 328-meter Longxi International Hotel, where you can climb for views and see a golden bull.
Huaxi Village is located in Huashi Town, Jiangyin. It is a star village that developed through its collective economy after reform and opening, and it calls itself the 'First Village Under Heaven'. Its most striking landmark is the 328-meter Longxi International Hotel. Some floors display furnishings including a golden bull, and visitors can go up to look out over the countryside of southern Jiangsu. The village also features replicas of Tiananmen, the Great Wall and the Arc de Triomphe, as well as a history exhibition on Huaxi. Some venues charge admission; check on site. It is about 40 km from downtown Wuxi, roughly one hour by car, and suits visitors interested in China's rural development for a half-day trip. It can be combined with Xu Xiake's Former Residence in Jiangyin.
Opening hours
Open daytime (per scenic area announcements)
Nearby sights
- Xu Xiake's Former Residence
- Donglin Academy
- Xiaolou Lane
- Taibo Temple & Meili Ancient Town
- Nanchang Street & Qingming Bridge
- Former Residence of Xue Fucheng
- Huishan Ancient Town
- Jichang Garden