Walking in Changzhou, One of China’s Richest Cities | Jiangsu Province

Changchun, Changsha, CHANGZHOU, Chenzhou, Changshu, Cangzhou, Caozhou, Chongzhou.... Hey, friends, you may be confused by these cities with similar names. It doesn’t matter, I’ll show you around one by one. ------------------⭐⭐ Since ancient times, Changzhou has been a place that has produced illustrious people, and many of the most accomplished personages hail from here. It is one of the sites where the Wu culture originated. The ancient relics and structures of Changzhou are in abundance, and places like Tianning Temple, Dongpo Garden, and the historical ruins park of Weidun all manifest Changzhou’s profound historical heritage. Nanshan’s bamboo forests and the hot springs of Tianmu Lake are both some of Changzhou’s precious natural resources. In the Summer you can come cool off and escape the summer heat, while in the winter you can comfortably soak in the hot water. Most travellers will breeze through Changzhou on their way to Suzhou or Nanjing but those with a bit of time can spend a pleasant day exploring the city’s somewhat agrestic charms. 【Geographic Location】 Changzhou, located in southern Jiangsu province, is seated in the center of the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region. The city borders the Yangtze River in the north and the Taihu Lake in the south. It is halfway between Shanghai and Nanjing and neighbors both Suzhou and Wuxi. The city tree of Changzhou is the southern magnolia, and the city flower is the Chinese rose. Changzhou, belonging to the northern subtropical monsoon region, enjoys a warm climate, good weather and distinctive seasons. There is the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passing through the city, and the West Taihu Lake, Tianmu Lake, and Changdang Lake scattered in-between like pearls. It is a land of fish and rice south of the Yangtze River, which connected waterways, lakes, and rivers. 【History and Culture】Changzhou is an ancient city with a written history of over 3,200 years and more than 2,560 years of city governance, nurturing many famous people in various spheres of life. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, there have been more than 60 academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering coming from Changzhou. 【Tourist Attractions】Changzhou has 36 national A-class scenic spots, including three 5A, eleven 4A, and fourteen 3A attractions. There are also six key villages for rural tourism at or above the provincial level. 【Cultural Heritage】In 2014, the Grand Canal was added to UNESCO’ s World Heritage List. Thus, the Changzhou Section of the Grand Canal has become the city’s first world-class heritage site. The city has also preserved the Yancheng Ruins, the Helu Ruins, and several national-level ancient towns or villages such as Jiaoxi and Yangqiao. 【Traditional Crafts】Among many of Changzhou’s folk crafts, there are 13 items on the list of national intangible cultural heritage, including Jintan paper-cutting, Changzhou comb, green-retaining bamboo carving, and random-stitch embroidery. Among them, Jintan paper-cutting has been inscribed onto the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. 【Local Foods】Changzhou cuisine, with stir-frying and stewing as the main cooking techniques, highly values the freshness of ingredients, the delicateness of each process and the perfect mix of different flavors. The local cuisine not only possesses the fresh, crisp and tender taste of Huaiyang food, but also integrates the salty, colorful style and thick juices of other cuisines. Changzhou’s catering industry stands out for the tasty dishes, integration of other food cultures, constant innovation and outstanding services. ------------------⭐⭐ 0:00 Intro 1:29 Culture Square Night Walk 38:20 Qingguo Alley Night Walk 1:18:58 Jiangnan Global Harbor Mall 1:46:52 Tank Park 2:00:10 Culture Square 2:06:22 Baolin Temple 2:12:32 Lingxi Park 2:35:48 Changzhou Olympic Center 2:43:05 Lili Ancient River Town -------------------⭐⭐ Other Walk East’s Cool Playlists: Night Walking Tour In China’s Metropolitan Cities: China’s Stunning Old Towns: Shanghai City Classic Scenes: 4K⁶⁰ Driving In China: -------------------⭐⭐ #Changzhou #Jiangsu