Changzhou Qingguo Lane||Experience the true Jiangnan in the 'First Lane of Celebrities'
||Experience the true Jiangnan in the 'First Lane of Celebrities'. A Qingguo Lane, half of Changzhou's history! Qingguo Lane was also called Qiangguo Lane in the past, 'Entering Qiangguo Lane, peaches, plums, apricots, and plums are all displayed.' Due to the dialect confusion between 'Qian' and 'Qing', it became 'Qingguo Lane'. One of the ancient streets of Changzhou, it was built before the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty and is known as the 'First Lane of Celebrities in Jiangnan'.
📍Address: No. 100, Heping North Road, Tianning Street, Tianning District, Changzhou City
🎫Tickets: Free
⌚Open: All day
🚢Boat ride: 48r/person (about 30min)
📍Location: Walk about 100 meters from the west gate
🚣♀️Boating: 38r/person (about 30min)
📍Location: Opposite Starbucks by the canal
🚌Bus: Take routes 2, 6, 8, 14, 16, etc. to Qingguo Lane Agricultural Bank Station
🚇Subway: Take Line 1/2 to Wenhuagong Station, Exit 5B, and walk 310 meters
📷Recommended Check-in Points
1️⃣Qingwa White Wall:
The reflection of people, buildings, and the sky is interesting, making it a classic check-in spot.
2️⃣Tang Jingchuan Memorial Hall
Also known as Zhenhe Hall, it is the main house of the Tang family, the earliest residence of the Tang family, and the most well-preserved, highest-standard, and most magnificent ancient building in Qingguo Lane.
3️⃣Bagui Hall
It is said that General Tang Jingchuan, who resisted the Japanese in the Ming Dynasty, planted eight osmanthus trees in the courtyard.
4️⃣Zhou Youguang Library
It records the life deeds, academic contributions, and bronze statues of Zhou Youguang, the 'Father of Chinese Pinyin', as well as Zhou Youguang's study.
5️⃣Banyuan
With green water and sparse shadows, white walls and black tiles, it is a miniature representative of Changzhou gardens. The immersive sitcom 'Banyuan·Pearl Tower' in the garden is also worth seeing.
6️⃣Rose Waterfall
Seeing it is a whole state of amazement, the wall full of roses is very suitable for couples to check in, giving them the romance they want!
7️⃣Zhuochu Bridge
Many people check in at the bridge's elm tree, and from the bridge, you can see the small boats moored by the waterfront platform, full of Jiangnan charm.
⚠️Little Tips
1. The most authentic Qingguo Lane shrimp cakes are not in Qingguo Lane, but in Yangliu Lane, you can search for it on the navigation.
2. When you come to Qingguo Lane, you can also take a walk along the Nanshi River, which retains the original residents to the greatest extent, very down-to-earth.
3. Qingguo Lane is divided into Phase I and Phase II. Phase I has many former residences of celebrities in ancient streets and alleys, while Phase II is more commercialized.
4. If you don't like crowds, you can come early in the morning to feel the tranquility of the streets and alleys. Secondly, it is recommended to come to Qingguo Lane in the afternoon to enjoy the daytime, sunset, and night views of Qingguo Lane.
5. There are many snacks and restaurants in Qingguo Lane, and the prices are not high, but most of them are new stores. If you want to eat old brands, you can walk around the surrounding area.