Changzhou | April-May Reverse Tourism Is Really Great, Fewer Crowds, Beautiful Scenery

Changzhou is a famous historical and cultural city with a history of more than 3,200 years. It has been known as Yanling, Biling, Jinling, Nanlanling, and Wujin. It is one of the birthplaces of the Yangtze River civilization and Wu culture, the hometown of the Southern Qi and Liang Dynasties, and is known as the "Important Auxiliary of Central Wu". Changzhou's attractions are mainly theme parks and natural scenery. Parks and amusement parks with different themes are also very interesting. --- Changzhou in April-May Changzhou has a pleasant climate in April-May, with an average temperature between 15°C and 20°C, plenty of sunshine, and fresh air. At this time, Changzhou's parks, ancient streets, and natural scenic spots are at their most beautiful, making it the best time to experience the blend of nature and culture. --- Transportation Guide • High-speed Rail: Changzhou Station is the main high-speed rail station and is very convenient. • Self-driving: From Shanghai or Nanjing, take the G42 Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway to Changzhou, about 3 hours. • Local Transportation: There are buses to all major attractions in the city. The starting price for taxis is 6 yuan. --- Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary Day 1: History and Culture Tour • Morning: Arrive in Changzhou and check in to your hotel. It is recommended to choose a hotel in the city center for convenient transportation. • Noon: Go to Qingguo Lane and experience the traditional folk customs of Jiangnan. • Afternoon: Visit Tianning Temple and climb the tower to overlook the panoramic view of Changzhou. • Evening: Taste local specialties in the city center, such as Changzhou silver noodles. Day 2: Nature and Leisure Tour • Morning: Go to China Dinosaur Park and experience the fun of the dinosaur theme park. • Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Dinosaur Park. • Afternoon: Go to Zijing Park and admire the colorful roses. • Evening: Return to the city center and check in to your hotel. Day 3: Culture and Nature Tour • Morning: Go to Yancheng Chunqiu Amusement Park and experience the amusement park with the theme of Spring and Autumn culture. • Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant near Yancheng Chunqiu Amusement Park. • Afternoon: Go to Hongmei Park and enjoy the fragrance of plum blossoms. • Evening: End your pleasant Changzhou trip and prepare for your return journey. --- Recommended Attractions 1. China Dinosaur Park: The first large-scale amusement park in China with a dinosaur culture theme. 2. Yancheng Chunqiu Amusement Park: A theme park that combines the history and culture of the Spring and Autumn Period with modern entertainment elements. 3. Tianning Temple: A Buddhist temple with a long history. You can climb the tower to overlook the panoramic view of Changzhou. 4. Zijing Park: The largest rose garden in Changzhou, with the world's largest spokeless Ferris wheel. 5. Hongmei Park: The first garden in Changzhou. During the annual plum blossom viewing season, the entire park is filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms. --- Accommodation Recommendations • City Center Hotels: Such as Changzhou Jinlong Hotel, with convenient transportation and complete facilities. • Hotels near Dinosaur Park: Convenient for visiting China Dinosaur Park. --- Local Food Recommendations • Changzhou Silver Noodles: Thin noodles look like dragons swimming in the soup. When put into the prepared soup base, the yellow soup is fresher, and the red soup is richer. • Big Sesame Cake: Crispy and a Changzhou specialty snack. • Dried Radish: Sweet and delicious, a traditional Changzhou snack. • Liyang Wind Goose: Tender and a Liyang specialty. --- Tips • Sun Protection: The spring sunshine is strong, so please take sun protection measures when going out. • Keep Warm: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring a light jacket. • Respect Local Culture: Respect local customs and habits when visiting historical sites. • Plan Your Itinerary Reasonably: Plan your itinerary in advance and avoid peak periods.