A photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows the Qingming Bridge in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. /CGTN
A photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows the Qingming Bridge lit up at night in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. /CGTN
A photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows the traditional Chinese architecture lining the waterway near the Qingming Bridge lit up at night in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. CGTN
A photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows the traditional Chinese architecture lining the waterway near Qingming Bridge in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. /CGTN
A photo taken on July 21, 2024 from under the Qingming Bridge, shows the traditional Chinese architecture lining the waterway in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. /CGTN
A photo taken on July 21, 2024 shows the Qingming Bridge lit up after sunset in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. /CGTN
When the sun goes down, the Qingming Bridge Cultural Block becomes a hot spot for visitors.
Located in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, the block was once a major trading hub on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and an important section of the waterway connecting North and South China in ancient times.
The block boasts an array of cultural heritage sites, such as the China Silk Industry Museum and the Wuxi Kiln Museum. Many of the surrounding ancient buildings have been converted into guesthouses, bookstores, galleries, shops and bars, offering a blend of classical features and modern styles.