Changzhou ancient canal

Changzhou ancient canal is a part of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal and the mother river of Changzhou.

He starts from Biji Lane in the West and ends at Dongpo Park in the East. The whole journey is about 10 kilometers.

It's very comfortable to take the luxury boat. The water is clean and clear, and the river breeze is gentle. You can enjoy a different Changzhou City.

Changzhou ancient canal

The Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through Changzhou. For thousands of years, the ancient canal is the mother river of Changzhou. It is rich in human resources and many places of interest. It is a treasure of Changzhou's history and culture. Today's Changzhou ancient canal is becoming a tourism landscape corridor integrating scenic spots and historical and cultural landscapes.

The Grand Canal of China is not only the commonly known Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, but also a canal system, including the Sui and Tang Grand Canal (Luoyang as the center), the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal (Beijing to Hangzhou) and the Zhedong Grand Canal (Ningbo as the center, connecting the maritime Silk Road). Among them, the ancient canal of Changzhou, which passes through the city of Changzhou, is an integral part of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal. Changzhou is a living specimen with a history of more than 2500 years.

Changzhou City section of Jiangnan canal crosses the city from west to East, about 23 kilometers long. It is a typical section of Jiangnan canal crossing the south city. It is listed as one of the 31 heritage areas and 27 river sections declared as world heritage of China Grand Canal.

Introduction to the ancient canal

Changzhou, a city built on and prospered by rivers, has formed a canal agriculture, economy and even society with distinctive characteristics. The "vitality" of blending ancient and modern times constitutes the world cultural heritage of Changzhou Grand Canal.

Today's Changzhou ancient canal is becoming a tourism landscape corridor integrating scenic spots and historical and cultural landscapes.

The upper reaches of the ancient Yunhe River in Changzhou start from Biji Lane in the West and end at Dongpo Park in the East. It is a classic tour route of the ancient canal, driving with the most prosperous Yanling road in Changzhou. The round trip is about 10 kilometers and the journey is about 1.5 hours. The boat is luxurious and classic, and the environment is comfortable. Sitting on the boat, you can enjoy the tea and enjoy the scenery. Listening to Wu Nong's soft words, you can tell the story that happened on both sides of the Millennium canal. It's like stealing half a day's leisure and enjoying your life.

From the pier of Biji lane, where Emperor Qianlong landed several times, you can take a boat at 9:00 to browse the ancient lanes full of historical sites, Ancient Rhymes, allusions and legends along the coast. Among the lanes, there are piling post, the Jiangnan post, which is second only to Jinling post in the Ming Dynasty, Huanghua Pavilion, one of the three official pavilions in Changzhou City in the Qing Dynasty, Liliang lights in the eight sceneries in the western suburbs of old Changzhou, and Wenheng passing through the moon The old shop "laobu Hengshun Shubi shop".

The most complete preserved Ming City Wall "Xiyingmen" in Changzhou, the largest commercial district "Laimeng metropolis International Commercial Street" in Changzhou City, the Millennium ancient Zen temple Tianning Temple, and the first Buddhist pagoda Tianning Pagoda in China. At about 10:00, you can visit Dongpo Park, which is quite simple and Jiangnan garden style. The environment of Dongpo park is quiet It has a long history, including the palace Dragon Pavilion, imperial stele Pavilion, Banyue Island, Yangsu Pavilion, etc.

Booking information

Activity reminder

1. From June 1 to October 30, Changzhou Guyun River Travel Co., Ltd. started night voyage. Itinerary: Grand Canal No.5 - Ming City Wall Wharf. The specific shift time is as follows:

No. 5 of the Grand Canal

18:00 18:20

18:40 19:20

19:40 20:00

20:20 20:40

Note: in case of heavy rain, strong wind, high water level and other force majeure natural factors, the navigation will be temporarily suspended for safety reasons. Please understand the inconvenience caused.

2. During the summer vacation, children and primary school students can take a boat free of charge; middle school and college students can enjoy half price discount with their student cards. (minors must be accompanied by family members)

3. Opening hours of scenic spots: 1. The sailing time of Biji Lane: 9:00, 14:00 (two shifts); 2. The sailing time of Dongpo Park: 10:30, 15:00 (two shifts)

Pick up place: No.32 cruise ship Wharf in Biji lane, west side of Dongpo park gate

4. Preferential policy

A. Free policy: there is no other discount in the scenic spot! B. preferential policies: half price for seats less than 1.5 meters; half price for senior citizens over 60 years old with senior citizen's certificate.

C. Special groups: they should enjoy preferential treatment with valid certificates such as military officer certificate and disability certificate.

Address: No.32 Biji lane, Zhonglou District, Changzhou City

Longitude: 119.94717351596

Latitude: 31.78057792277

Tel: 0519-86800021

Tour time: 1.5 hours

Traffic information: take a bus to nanyunqiao station, pass huaideqiao, and the east side is Biji lane

Ticket information: the one-way ticket of the boat is 40 yuan; the round-trip ticket of the boat is 50 yuan

Opening hours: 9:00 and 14:00 in Biji lane; 10:30 and 15:00 in Dongpo park

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