Changzhou (常州)

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Area & Population

Area: 4,385 km² (prefecture-level city)
Population: Approximately 5.3 million (2020 census)

Name Origin

Changzhou means "constant prefecture" in Chinese. It was established as a prefecture during the Sui dynasty and is now a major manufacturing and textile city in southern Jiangsu.

Happiness Index

7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.

Metro & Transport

Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX) offers domestic flights. Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou North Station are on the Beijing–Shanghai high-speed railway. The city has Line 1 of the metro, with more lines planned.

Universities

Changzhou University, Hohai University (Changzhou campus), and Changzhou Institute of Technology are the main higher-education institutions.

Natural Resources

Changzhou lies on the Yangtze River Delta with a humid subtropical climate. It has many lakes and canals, including the Grand Canal and Taihu Lake nearby.

Attractions in Changzhou

Visit the Tianning Temple (with China's tallest pagoda), China Dinosaur Park, Hongmei Park, Tianmu Lake, and the Yancheng Ruins.

Popular Routes

Day 1: Visit Tianning Temple and Hongmei Park.
Day 2: Day trip to Tianmu Lake or China Dinosaur Park.

Food & Dining

Try Changzhou-style stuffed tofu, sesame cakes, crab-roe soup dumplings, and Jiangsu sweet-and-sour dishes. The city is also known for bamboo shoots from Tianmu Lake.

Shopping

Bamboo crafts, comb products (Changzhou combs), textiles, and Taihu Lake pearls are popular. Major malls include Wujin Wanda and Xinbei Wanda.

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