Changzhou

The "Dragon City" of Jiangnan, known for theme parks such as China Dinosaur Park, with the scenic hills and waters of Tianmu Lake and Maoshan.

Changzhou lies in southern Jiangsu on the south bank of the Yangtze, between Shanghai and Nanjing, and is a long-established Jiangnan city. China Dinosaur Park and Universal Dinosaur City make it a popular destination for families; Tianning Temple, Qingguo Lane and Biji Lane reveal the depth of the old city. Tianmu Lake in Liyang, under Changzhou's administration, is known for its landscapes and its casserole fish head, while Maoshan in Jintan is a renowned Taoist mountain. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Changzhou Benniu International Airport serves the city, which is also reached by the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway and the Shanghai–Nanjing intercity rail.

Destinations

• Changzhou City Area
• Liyang
• Zhenjiang

Itineraries

• West Lake Taihu Self-Drive: Dinosaurs, Bamboo Forests & Pottery – Drive from Changzhou Dinosaur Park along Liyang Highway 1 to Lake Tianmu, Nanshan Bamboo Sea, and Dingshu, ending at Li…
• Jiangsu Grand Canal: Suzhou to Xuzhou – Follow the Grand Canal high-speed rail north from Suzhou to Xuzhou, connecting the water engineering heritage and local…
• Nanjing, Zhenjiang & Yangzhou: Ancient Capitals & Grand Canal – Connect Nanjing, Zhenjiang, and Yangzhou by high-speed rail to explore Six Dynasties and Republican history, scenic mou…