Xiaolou Lane
小娄巷
A historic lane beside Chong'an Temple in the city center, preserving famous residences and old homes from the Ming–Qing period through the Republican era. It is now a gathering place for creative shops, tea houses and snacks.
Xiaolou Lane lies north of the Chong'an Temple shopping district in central Wuxi. It is a well-preserved historic lane, where prominent families including the Qin, Zou and Tan settled from the Ming and Qing dynasties onward, producing many jinshi scholars and academics. After restoration, the old courtyard houses along the lane have been converted into exhibition halls, bookstores, tea houses and creative shops. Grey-brick alleys and modern storefronts coexist here, making it good for wandering and taking photos. The area is free to enter and is lit in the evening. It is a few minutes' walk from Sanyang Square station on Metro Lines 1 and 2, and can be combined with Chong'an Temple, Donglin Academy and the Former Residence of Xue Fucheng as a downtown walking route.
Opening hours
All day (shops approx. 10:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Donglin Academy
- Former Residence of Xue Fucheng
- Nanchang Street & Qingming Bridge
- Wuxi Museum
- Jichang Garden
- Huishan Ancient Town
- Wuxi Zoo & Taihu Happy Park
- Li Garden (Liyuan)