An Underrated Guide to Changzhou's Free Citywalk

An underestimated treasure: Changzhou's awesome free citywalk one-day tour route is coming! ️ Hey, when we mention Changzhou, I believe that the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is the famous Changzhou Dinosaur Park. This theme park full of joy and excitement is indeed a resounding business card for Changzhou tourism. However, do you know? In the urban area of ​​Changzhou, there is a beautiful tourist route hidden. It is like a lost pearl, low-key but exuding a unique charm. It is definitely worth a visit. Below, I will attach a carefully planned one-day citywalk route for you 🚶🏻, let us start this journey to explore the unique beauty of this ordinary state together! This route includes Banshan Bookstore - Qingguo Lane Historical and Cultural Street - Tianning Temple - Hongmei Park - Dongpo Garden - Cuiyuan. ## 🟡Transportation Guide If you choose to take the train, you can arrive directly at Changzhou Station. During the tour, travel is very convenient. You can walk on most roads, so you can slowly enjoy the scenery along the way and deeply feel the atmosphere of the city. If you encounter places that are a little far away, you can just take the subway, which is convenient and efficient. ## 🟠Game guide ### 🔸First stop: Mid-levels Bookstore When you step into Mid-Levels Bookstore, you are greeted by a warm and peaceful atmosphere. The decoration style here is warm tones, which is cozy and comfortable. There is a huge wall of books in the bookstore. The densely packed books seem like a treasure trove of knowledge, waiting for people to explore. It is understood that the inspiration for this bookstore comes from the pen name "Banshan" of Wang Anshi, a famous writer in the Northern Song Dynasty. Just imagine how pleasant it would be to find a corner in this place full of cultural heritage, quietly read a good book, away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. This is really a quiet place suitable for leisure and relaxation ~ Mid-levels Bookstore ### 🔹Second stop: Qingguo Lane Historic District Qingguo Lane is undoubtedly the place with the most Jiangnan charm. When you stroll here, you will see ancient buildings with white walls and black tiles. They have been baptized by the years and still exude unique charm; under your feet is a gurgling stream, and occasionally a small boat passes by on the river. The picture is like a vivid Jiangnan ink painting. Moreover, Qingguo Lane is a place where many talented people emerge, and nearly a hundred scholars and literati have emerged from it. Historical celebrities such as Tang Jingchuan and Zhao Yi all have close ties with Qingguo Lane. Walking on the stone pavement of Qingguo Lane, you can feel the cultural atmosphere left by the literati and poets. This is really a treasure land full of literary and artistic atmosphere. ### 🔹Third stop: Tianning Temple Tianning Temple is a landmark building in Changzhou. Its building was first built during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty. It has stood the test of thousands of years. When you enter Tianning Temple, you will be shocked by its magnificent architecture. Every flying eaves, brackets, and every Buddha statue contains profound historical and cultural heritage. Moreover, the architecture and scenery here are very suitable for taking pictures. Whether it is the quaint temple architecture or the quiet environment around it, it can become a beautiful picture in your lens. The temple is very quiet, which instantly purifies people's minds, as if all worries are thrown away. Tianning Temple ### 🔹Fourth stop: Hongmei Park Hongmei Park is right next to Tianning Temple, with very convenient transportation. This park is famous for its Red Plum Pavilion. When the red plum blossoms are in full bloom, the park is full of colorful flowers, which is a beautiful sight. There is also an ancient building with a long history in the park - Wenbi Tower. It was first built in the Southern Dynasties and has gone through changes of many dynasties, witnessing the historical development of Changzhou. Wenbi Tower has a simple and elegant shape, which complements the surrounding natural landscape. Moreover, Hongmei Park is open to the public free of charge 24 hours a day, so you can feel its tranquility and beauty whenever you want to come. Here, you can stroll along the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains; you can also find a pavilion to sit down and feel the breeze on your face. It is really a very comfortable and quiet park. Hongmei Park ### 🔹Fifth stop: Dongpo Garden Dongpo Garden is a park with the style of Jiangnan gardens. The pavilions, towers, rockery and ponds in the garden are arranged in an orderly manner, full of poetic and picturesque beauty. When you walk into Dongpo Garden, it feels like you have traveled back to ancient times, and you can feel the footprints and cultural atmosphere left by Su Dongpo here. Every blade of grass, every brick and tile in the garden tells the story of that period of history, making people intoxicated and reluctant to leave. ### 🔹Sixth stop: Cuiyuan Cuiyuan is a new tourist attraction. It is like a rising star, exuding unique charm. This place is especially suitable for viewing the night view at night. When night falls and the lights come on, the buildings in Cuiyuan look particularly beautiful under the lights. Walking into Cuiyuan, it feels like going back in time to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The buildings in the park adopt the neo-Chinese style, which not only retains the charm of traditional Chinese architecture, but also incorporates modern design elements, which is very photogenic. Whether you are a photography enthusiast or simply want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, Cuiyuan will never disappoint you. ## 🔵Food recommendations After a day of sightseeing, everyone must be hungry. There are many special snacks near Qingguo Lane, such as Qingguo Lane shrimp cakes, which have a crispy crust and tender fillings. When you take a bite, you can smell the fragrance. There is also Qingguo Lane crabapple cake, which has a cute shape, a soft and glutinous texture, sweet but not greasy, which makes people linger in the aftertaste. You may want to taste these delicacies during your trip to add more sweet memories to your trip. In short, this citywalk route in Changzhou city can not only let you feel Changzhou's profound historical and cultural heritage, but also let you enjoy a leisurely and pleasant travel time. If you haven't been here yet, why not find some time to come and experience it for yourself!