The highly anticipated commercial and cultural block of Meili Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, launches a grand opening on Nov 20. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The streets of Meili Ancient Town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province were crowded with visitors on Nov 20 as it officially opened to the public with a brand-new look. The area now offers a multitude of entertainment options, including creative cultural products, food and drink, entertainment, shopping, children's amusement and cultural experiences.

As the birthplace of the Wu culture, the town has a history that can be traced back 3,200 years.

A night view of the newly-opened commercial and cultural block of Meili Ancient Town. [Photo by Shen Shenghua /provided to chinadaily.com.cn]