Wuxi is a city in southern Jiangsu province, China. It borders Suzhou to the north, Zhejiang's Hangzhou to the west, and Shanghai to the east. At the 2010 census, its population was 4,592,049 inhabitants who lived in 1,123,659 households. The city of Wuxi is known for its abundance of natural resources and its well-developed industry.
Situated on the southern shore of Lake Tai, Wuxi has been an important center of commerce and culture since the Tang dynasty. The city is famed for its beautiful lake scenery, classical gardens, and the many pagodas and temples found in the area. Wuxi is also home to a large number of universities, including the University of Technology, Wuxi, and the Jiangnan University.