Binhu district in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, which lies next to Taihu Lake, is a Chinese water town in Jiangnan, the region south of the Yangtze River.

The district covers 572 square kilometers, of which 365 sq m is occupied by water, and has a population of 592,984, according to the seventh population census.

Since its establishment in 2001, Binhu district has witnessed tremendous changes in its social and economic sectors. Its GDP soared to 85.5 billion yuan ($13.4 billion) in 2020. The average life expectancy in Binhu increased from 76.54 years in 2005 to 84.42 years in 2020.

The high-tech sector accounted for 70.4 percent of the district's industrial output value above designated size in 2020, a significant rise from 16.7 percent in 2009. There are now 18 listed companies in Binhu with a total market value of over 1 trillion yuan.

According to the fifth Party congress of Binhu in 2021, the district has realized its goals of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and has formed a cluster of modern industries.

Binhu district boasts the most tourism resources in Wuxi as well as the most provincial scientific institutes in the city.

The district is home to three scenic spots with a 5A rating -- the highest in China's tourism attraction rating system. They are CCTV Wuxi Movie and TV Production Base, Lingshan Mountain scenic area and Yuantouzhu scenic area.

It also has five 4A scenic areas, including Plum Garden, Liyuan Park, Wuxi Zoo, Wuxi Studios and Helv Relics Museum, four 3A-level scenic spots and four national demonstration sites for rural tourism.

According to the local government, the district receives tens of millions of visits every year because of its impressive natural resources and man-made attractions.

The district has jurisdiction over Hudai town and the six sub-districts of Mashan, Xuelang, Liyuan, Helie, Rongxiang, and Lihu. Located within the district are a national tourist resort, a national industrial design park, a national digital film industrial park and two provincial development zones.