# Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal (清名桥古运河)

Wuxi, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** 1 hour
- **Getting there:** Near Jintang Bridge bus stop (金塘桥); near Wanle Road (Yuanxi Road) bus stop (万乐路（缘溪道）), Gedai Bridge subway station (葛埭桥) Nanchang Street: One of Wuxi’s ancient streets. Old door thresholds preserved on the street can still be seen today, and the street has walked alongside the ancient Grand Canal through a thousand years. Many distinctive small shops cluster here, blending with Wuxi’s old-style architecture to create a unique atmosphere. Whether you visit by day or night, the experience is different each time.; Near Nanchang Street (Yongle Road) bus stop (南长街（永乐路）), Qingming Bridge subway station (清名桥)
- **Good for:** Architecture

## About Qingming Bridge Ancient Canal

Qingming Bridge, originally called Qingning Bridge, has a balanced, sturdy and imposing form. It is the most famous landmark on Wuxi’s ancient Grand Canal and the spot that attracts the most visitors from China and abroad.

### One-line recommendation

Sunac Land: Themed around traditional Jiangnan culture, it features six themed zones: Canal Life, Bubble Spring Town, Xia Ke Divine Journey, Steam Age, Pastoral Songs and Adventure Harbor. It is home to the world-class “Flying Wing” roller coaster.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1084. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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