Known as the “Little Shanghai”, Wuxi is a charming city, blessed with a breathtaking environment of natural scenery. Emanating an idyllic feel from its luxuriant surroundings, it flaunts a number of stunning attractions, encompassing the beauty of the Yangtze, the Taihu Lake and the Grand Canal. Considered as the “Land of Fish and Rice”, it is endowed with a vibrant culture from its fishing and farming community, embodying a traditional aspect to the contemporary way of life.

Perhaps the most ideal destination to explore the beauty of Wuxi, the pleasant town of Taihu provides travellers a vantage point to witness an array of Wuxi’s natural splendours. Enveloped by striking fountains, mysterious caves and lush gardens, the city offers a remarkable panorama that never fails to enchant the beholder.

Having surpassed the limits of a small town, it comes as no surprise that Taihu has become internationally recognized for hosting the iconic Taihu Gourmet Festival. A pillar stone of Wuxi’s culinary culture, it has established a competitive nature in Wuxi’s catering industry and has helped launch new catering brands, with the intention of taking the catering industry to a higher level. Held for duration of a month, the extravagant festival has improved the relationships among the city’s culinary community to instil culinary development.

Stepping from one milestone to another, the Taihu Gourmet Festival was founded to promote the tourism industry. Showcasing Taihu’s thriving catering industry; previous displays have included the innovative achievements made by Wuxi’s celebrated restaurants and outstanding chefs. Enhancing the skills of culinary professionals, the festival has enriched the culture of gourmet cuisine in Taihu as a consistent theme of the festival has been “learning from others”.