Historical and Cultural Heritage
Changzhou,nicknamed the Dragon City, is to have a written history of 2,500 years of ancient culture, but it is also full of a modern, more advanced economies in the emerging industrial city,the total area of 4375 square kilometers, the city's household population 5,386,000 people. Situated in the downstream of Yangtze River Drainage Basin and on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, Changzhou has been a national tourist hub and one of provincial industrial centers. Changzhou City is one of Jiangsu thirteen prefecture-level cities which administers five old municipal districts and two county-level cities.
Natural Beauty and Scenic Spots
Changzhou boasts its economic and cultural prosperity, social harmony, and its excellent protected environment. The Tianning Temple has a history of over 1,350 years, since the time of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). It stands as the "First Thicket in Southeast China" . The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty has visited Tianning Temple 3 times , and inscribed "Buddha in Dragon City" (Changzhou City) on a plaque. Qingguo Lane is undoubtedly the city’s another famous attraction, known for its historical relics and former residences of celebrities,and stone gates are silently telling the vicissitudes of history.
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A Hub of Innovation and Economic Growth
Changzhou in the beautiful and rich Yangtze River Golden Triangle region, with Shanghai, Nanjing, the two equidistant across the city, and Suzhou, Wuxi into a film together, constituted the Suzhou-Wuxi-Changzhou metropolitan area. Changzhou has a very advantageous location and convenient water and land and air traffic conditions in the urban areas bounded by the Yangtze River, near South Lake Taihu, the Shanghai-Nanjing Railway, Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway, 312 National Highway, Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and had to wear throughout. The city's water network of interwoven vertical and horizontal, Lianjiang sea. Changzhou Changjiang in Hong Kong as a class of open ports in cargo throughput of more than 1,000,000 tons.Since the implementation of the reform and open-up policy, Changzhou has changed a lot not only in the living environment, but also in the image outside. The achievements of the city construction of Changzhou can be concluded as “ten great changes”.
Why Visit Changzhou?
Changzhou is a city where history, culture, innovation, and natural beauty converge. With its rich heritage, modern economy, and stunning landscapes, it is a perfect destination for both leisure and business. Whether you are here to explore its ancient wonders, discover cutting-edge technologies, or experience its thriving cultural scene, Changzhou welcomes you to experience its unique charm.
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