Changzhou常州

Overview

Changzhou has 3200+ years of history, a key city in the Yangtze River Delta. China Dinosaur Park is a national 5A scenic area, Asia's largest dinosaur theme park. Yanchen is China's oldest and most complete ground city ruin, 2800 years old. Tianning Temple has the world's tallest Buddhist pagoda at 153.79m.

Key Facts

Top Attractions

China Dinosaur Park

National 5A scenic area, combines science education, amusement and performance. Giant dinosaur sculptures and various rides. Night park open in summer.

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Yanchen Spring-Autumn Paradise

Theme park built on the 2800-year-old Yanchen ruin site, recreates Spring-Autumn period historical scene. Site has three layers of walls and moats, unique layout.

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Tianning Pagoda

Tianning Pagoda is 153.79m tall, world's tallest Buddhist pagoda. 13 stories total, climb for city view. Tianning Temple is the 'top monastery southeast of the Yangtze'.

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Food & Snacks

Changzhou Silver Thread Noodles

Changzhou specialty noodle dish, noodles as thin as silver threads, with delicious chicken or bone broth, smooth texture.

Crab Shell Yellow Pastry

Changzhou street snack, shaped like crab shell, crispy and delicious, sweet and savory versions.

Dama Cake (Sesame Pastry)

Changzhou traditional pastry, oval sesame cake with crispy skin and fragrant filling, sweet and savory.

Festivals & Events

World & Intangible Heritage

• Grand Canal of China (Changzhou Section) (2014) — UNESCO listed 2014. The Changzhou section is an important part of the Jiangnan Canal, with ancient towpaths and wharves along the banks, witnessing a millennium of water transport and commercial prosperity.
• Changzhou Comb (2008) — Changzhou comb has 1600+ years of history, made with carving, painting, engraving and ironing crafts, national intangible heritage since 2008.

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