Qianhou Bei'an Historic District
前后北岸
A Ming and Qing street district on the Gutang River, home to the Tenghua Old Residence where Su Dongpo spent his final days. Old houses, riverside steps and alleys form the cultural core of Changzhou's old town.
The Qianhou Bei'an Historic and Cultural District lies in the heart of Changzhou's old town along the Gutang River. It is one of the better-preserved clusters of Ming and Qing dwellings in the city. Its best-known site is the Tenghua Old Residence, where Su Dongpo ended his days. In 1101, during his return north, Su Shi died in Changzhou, and tradition holds that it happened here. Wisteria in the courtyard is said to have been planted by Dongpo himself. The district also has many former residences of famous people and old houses. Its alleys are narrow, with white walls and dark grey tiles, making it ideal for slow strolling. The district is free to enter, though some exhibition halls have limited opening hours. You can link it with Jinyuan Garden, Qingguo Lane and Nandajie for a half-day walking route.
Opening hours
All day (exhibition hall about 09:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Nandajie Street & Shuanggui Fang Food Street
- Qingguo Lane
- Jinyuan Garden
- Tianning Temple & Pagoda
- Qu Qiubai Memorial Hall
- Zhang Tailei Memorial Hall
- Hongmei Park & Wenbi Pagoda
- Biji Lane