Introduction: It is the world’s first dream amusement park with the theme of Chunqiu culture. With the Yancheng site of the Chunqiu period as the core, it presents the Chunqiu culture to tourists through situational experience. Here, you can see antique city walls, palaces, barracks and other buildings, as if traveling back to the Chunqiu period.
Tourist Tips: You can first visit the site park to understand its historical background, and then enter the amusement park to experience various amusement projects and wonderful performances, such as the chime bell dance performance.
Tianning Temple
Introduction: Known as the “First Buddhist Temple in the Southeast”, it is a landmark Buddhist temple in Changzhou. Its architecture is magnificent, and the Tianning Pagoda in the temple is as high as 153.79 meters, one of the landmark buildings in Changzhou.
Tourist Tips: You can first visit the main buildings such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings and the Mahavira Hall to appreciate the exquisite Buddha statues and ancient architectural art, and then climb the pagoda to overlook the city view of Changzhou.
Natural Scenic Spots
Tianmu Lake
Introduction: A national 5A-level scenic spot. Because it belongs to the remaining veins of Tianmu Mountain, it is named “Tianmu Lake”. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the lake is rippling with blue waves, and the islands in the lake are scattered, and the lake shore is winding and secluded, with a very beautiful scenery.
Tourist Tips: You can choose to take a boat tour of the lake scenery and visit the islands, or take a walk along the lake to enjoy the fresh air and quiet atmosphere. There are also scenic spots such as Nanshan Bamboo Sea nearby, which can be visited together.
Maoshan Mountain
Introduction: It is the birthplace of the Shangqing School of Taoism and is known as the “First Blessed Land and Eighth Cave Heaven”. The natural scenery of Maoshan Mountain is fresh and beautiful, the mountain shape is unique, the branches are lush, and the scenery is charming.
Tourist Tips: You can hike up the mountain to enjoy the natural scenery and Taoist temples along the way, or visit red scenic spots such as the New Fourth Army Memorial Hall to experience the historical and cultural heritage.
Food Guide
Changzhou Specialties
Tianmu Lake Casserole Fish Head
Introduction: Made from the bighead carp of Tianmu Lake and simmered in a casserole, the soup is milky white, the fish meat is tender, fresh but not fishy, and fat but not greasy.
Recommended Restaurant: The Chinese Restaurant of Tianmu Lake Hotel, where the casserole fish head is the most authentic and you can taste the original deliciousness.
Liyang Zhagan
Introduction: It is made by binding ingredients such as pork belly, pig liver, and oily tofu together with pig small intestine and then braising. It has a rich flavor and a rich taste.
Recommended Restaurant: Wang Xinhua’s Hometown Cuisine Restaurant in Liyang. This dish is one of its signature dishes and is made in an authentic way.
Wangyou Juan (Deep-fried Lard Net Roll)
Introduction: Also known as “cotton candy”, it is made by wrapping sweet red bean paste with pig lard net and then coating it with egg white paste and frying. The outer skin is crispy and sweet, and the inner filling is soft and glutinous.
Recommended Restaurant: Changzhou Cake Shop, where you can taste the traditional flavor of Wangyou Juan.
Changzhou Snacks
Changzhou Big Sesame Cake
Introduction: Oval in shape, with salty and sweet flavors. The outer skin is crispy, the inner filling is soft and glutinous, and the aroma is strong.
Recommended Shop: Yinggui Mantou Shop. Its big sesame cake is very popular in Changzhou.
Crab-added Xiaolongbao (Steamed Bun with Crab Meat)
Introduction: Using pork as the main ingredient and adding crab meat and crab roe to make the filling, the skin is thin and the filling is large, the soup is rich, and the taste is delicious.
Recommended Shop: Changzhou Yinsi Noodle Restaurant. The crab-added Xiaolongbao here has an authentic taste and affordable price.
Doufu Tang (Tofu Soup)
Introduction: Made by boiling ingredients such as duck blood, tofu, and shredded dried tofu, and adding pickles, coriander and other seasonings. It has a delicious taste and is economical and affordable.
Recommended Shop: Yilong Vegetarian Restaurant. Its tofu soup is very distinctive.
Travel Advice
Best Travel Time
Changzhou has a mild climate and four distinct seasons. The spring and autumn seasons have moderate temperatures and pleasant weather, which are the best travel seasons. However, in summer, places like Tianmu Lake can be used for summer escape and water play, and in winter, the Tianmu Lake fish head and hot springs are also very attractive.
Transportation Guide
Urban Transportation
Changzhou has a developed bus network, and you can take a bus to various scenic spots. In addition, there are also travel modes such as taxis and online car-hailing, which are convenient and fast. To go to scenic spots such as Tianmu Lake, you can take a special tourist line bus at Changzhou Bus Station.
External Transportation
Airplane: You can arrive at Changzhou Benniu International Airport and then transfer to airport buses, taxis, etc. to go to the urban area or scenic spots.
Train: Changzhou has Changzhou Station and Changzhou North Station. You can choose the appropriate station to travel according to your itinerary.
