Reason 1: There’s a brand-new experience you’ve never had before
In the past, museums mainly showcased history and artifacts, more like textbooks. Nowadays, the Helü City Ruins Museum is more focused on creating high-end interactive experiences for visitors. The multimedia hall, designed by the Spanish team behind Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, utilizes virtual reality technology to transform dry data into vivid models. This changes the somewhat routine viewing process into a treasure-hunting game full of surprises, expanding the traditional cultural dissemination functions of a museum.
Reason 2: Here, you’ll find exquisitely crafted artistic treasures
The Hall of Rites and Music Through the Ages and the Hall of Helü’s Might house a large collection of significant cultural relics unearthed from the Spring and Autumn Period. The museum has nearly 170 bronze artifacts, mainly ritual, musical, and weaponry items from that period. Among them, the bronze ware of the Wu Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period—most notably the Sword of King Helü (Wu Wang Guang Jian), the Mirror of King Fuchai (Wu Wang Fuchai Jian), and the Nine Tripods and Eight Dishes (Jiu Ding Ba Gui)—stand out as the most dazzling and essential sights. These bronzes integrate painting, sculpture, modeling art, and arts and crafts, making them truly unparalleled treasures. Bearing thousands of years of Chinese historical civilization, these bronzes emit a faint bluish-gray sheen, enchanting visitors and seemingly transporting them back 2,500 years to the heroic and majestic era of the Spring and Autumn struggles—to see King Helü’s towering royal city, touch the cold gleam of the sword at his waist, and feel the noble yet simple charm of ancient Wu culture.
Reason 3: Here, you’ll savor unforgettable cuisine from the Wu region
After a short journey, there’s nothing better than enjoying a delicious meal in a peaceful, comfortable setting. The Wuxi Junlai Wenbo Home Hotel, located right next to the Helü City Ruins Museum and overlooking Taihu Lake with picturesque scenery, is the perfect spot to dine with a view. The hotel’s signature dishes—“Wu Region Cuisine” and “Ma Shan Farmhouse Cuisine”—are carefully selected, emphasize precise cooking times, and highlight authentic flavors, known for being rich but not greasy, and light yet not bland. Its internationally renowned exclusive dishes—such as “Dragon Appears in the Field,” “Comet Strikes the Moon,” “Taihe Grilled Fish,” “No Repetition in Flavor,” and “Helü’s Wish”—are not only extraordinarily tasty but also come with fascinating historical anecdotes.
Reason 4: Here, you’ll enjoy a leisurely and pleasant slow life
As you travel more, you may find yourself longing for quieter ways to explore: strolling in the morning through misty air filled with birdsong and floral scents, gazing at the horizon by the lake under clear starry skies and light winds, or sharing tea and lively conversation with friends on a drizzly afternoon... This is travel, and also life. When you treat your journey as a deep experience, what you gain is not just beautiful views, but also local customs and culture. What matters most when traveling is the mood, the relaxation. No need for complicated preparations—driving from Shanghai to the Helü City Ruins Museum takes just two hours, so you can go and return the same day without the pressure of a tight schedule. Of course, staying overnight and leisurely admiring the museum and the night scenery of Taihu Lake under a starry sky with family or friends is the ultimate comfort.
Reason 5: Here, you can enjoy a whole free day of fun
If none of the above reasons have convinced you yet, this news will surely prompt you to act immediately—on May 18th, visitors to the Helü City Ruins Museum in Wuxi will have the chance to enter the museum for free (original ticket price: 60 RMB), and enjoy a 50% discount on the interactive multimedia hall (original ticket price: 60 RMB, 30 RMB on the event day). This opportunity only comes once a year. What are you waiting for?