Canal No.5 Creative Block
运河五号创意街区
A creative district converted from an old textile mill on the canal. Red-brick factory buildings and sawtooth roofs are combined with cafés and exhibition spaces, making it a nostalgic spot for industrial heritage and photos in Changzhou.
Canal No. 5 Creative Block is on the banks of the ancient Grand Canal in urban Changzhou. It was formerly the Hengyuan Changchang textile mill, founded in the last century and later known as the Fifth State-Owned Woolen Mill. The site has kept its sawtooth-roofed workshops, chimneys and red-brick factory buildings. After conversion, it became a creative district combining culture, exhibitions and dining. Inside you will find displays on Changzhou's industrial history, art exhibitions, cafés and small shops. The old factory buildings paired with the canal scenery make it a great place for photos. The district is free to enter and takes about 1 hour to visit. It can be explored along the canal together with Biji Lane and Dongpo Park.
Opening hours
All day (shops about 10:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Biji Lane
- Qu Qiubai Memorial Hall
- Jinyuan Garden
- Nandajie Street & Shuanggui Fang Food Street
- Qianhou Bei'an Historic District
- Qingguo Lane
- Zhang Tailei Memorial Hall
- Tianning Temple & Pagoda