The Three Kingdoms City – A Wuxi Tourist Attraction
The Three Kingdoms City is a tourist attraction located in Wuxi, China. It was originally a studio built for the China Central Television Station's historic drama- the Romance of Three Kingdoms.
Mysterious and exotic, China still beguiles countless travellers every year. There are plenty of places to visit in the ancient nation which is home to a number of iconic attractions that are well recognised throughout the world such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Tourists can also find a number of fun and interesting things to do. While Shanghai and Beijing remain the two most popular destinations within the country, every tourist should try to explore the lesser known parts of the country, if time permits.
Wuxi is a city located in the Jiangsu Province some 128 kilometres from Shanghai. Although the city is highly industrialised it is known for its picturesque scenery. The region is full of forested hills and serene rivers and lakes just waiting to be discovered. Wuxi contains a lot of important attractions such as the Ji Chang Yuan (or Garden of Ecstasy), the Grand Buddha at Lingshan and the Donglin Academy. The city also has several theme parks such as Water Margin City, the Tang City and the Three Kingdoms City.
The Three Kingdoms City in Wuxi City is one of China Central Television Station's (CCTV) television studios to become a popular tourist attraction. While over twenty television programs have been filmed here the set gets its name from the drama ‘Romance of Three Kingdoms' for which it was built. The series which spanned eighty four episodes revolved around the rival kingdoms of Wu, Shu and Wei.
The studio boasts an area of thirty five hectares and contains life sized structures. Visitors should keep an eye out for the palace of King Wu, the Caocao's Army Camp, the Ganlu Temple, and the Seven Star Altar. The studio is set on the banks of the Tai Lake and is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm. One has to purchase a ticket to get in, but Three Kingdoms City is worth the price of admission.
Although Wuxi is still a developing tourist destination it has excellent facilities. The roads are well developed, the public transport system is top notch and one can easily find a Hotel in Wuxi to suit any budget. Travellers looking for a good Wuxi Hotel can try the Millennium Wuxi. Spacious and elegantly designed, the hotel offers the perfect base from which to explore the city.
Mysterious and exotic, China still beguiles countless travellers every year. There are plenty of places to visit in the ancient nation which is home to a number of iconic attractions that are well recognised throughout the world such as Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Tourists can also find a number of fun and interesting things to do. While Shanghai and Beijing remain the two most popular destinations within the country, every tourist should try to explore the lesser known parts of the country, if time permits.
Wuxi is a city located in the Jiangsu Province some 128 kilometres from Shanghai. Although the city is highly industrialised it is known for its picturesque scenery. The region is full of forested hills and serene rivers and lakes just waiting to be discovered. Wuxi contains a lot of important attractions such as the Ji Chang Yuan (or Garden of Ecstasy), the Grand Buddha at Lingshan and the Donglin Academy. The city also has several theme parks such as Water Margin City, the Tang City and the Three Kingdoms City.
The Three Kingdoms City in Wuxi City is one of China Central Television Station's (CCTV) television studios to become a popular tourist attraction. While over twenty television programs have been filmed here the set gets its name from the drama ‘Romance of Three Kingdoms' for which it was built. The series which spanned eighty four episodes revolved around the rival kingdoms of Wu, Shu and Wei.
The studio boasts an area of thirty five hectares and contains life sized structures. Visitors should keep an eye out for the palace of King Wu, the Caocao's Army Camp, the Ganlu Temple, and the Seven Star Altar. The studio is set on the banks of the Tai Lake and is open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm. One has to purchase a ticket to get in, but Three Kingdoms City is worth the price of admission.
Although Wuxi is still a developing tourist destination it has excellent facilities. The roads are well developed, the public transport system is top notch and one can easily find a Hotel in Wuxi to suit any budget. Travellers looking for a good Wuxi Hotel can try the Millennium Wuxi. Spacious and elegantly designed, the hotel offers the perfect base from which to explore the city.
