Dongpo Park (Yizhou Pavilion)
东坡公园
A garden on the ancient Grand Canal honoring Su Dongpo. Legend says Su Shi moored his boat and came ashore here on arriving in Changzhou; the Yizhou Pavilion, Ink-Washing Pool and canal views complement one another.
Dongpo Park sits on the ancient Grand Canal in eastern Changzhou. It was built because Su Dongpo visited Changzhou several times and spent his final years here. Its centerpiece is the Yizhou Pavilion, where Su Shi is said to have moored his boat and come ashore when he arrived in Changzhou. Emperor Qianlong also paused here during his southern tours in the Qing dynasty. Other features include the Ink-Washing Pool, Half-Moon Island and the Imperial Stele Pavilion. The canal flows past one side of the park, and old trees, rockeries and water surfaces create a classic Jiangnan garden scene. Admission is free. The park is compact, and a visit takes about 1 hour. A Grand Canal boat dock nearby offers night cruises past sights such as Biji Lane and Xiying Gate.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Hongmei Park & Wenbi Pagoda
- Tianning Temple & Pagoda
- Zhang Tailei Memorial Hall
- Qingguo Lane
- Qianhou Bei'an Historic District
- Nandajie Street & Shuanggui Fang Food Street
- Jinyuan Garden
- Qu Qiubai Memorial Hall