Traditional Cuisine
Versatile Bites
Crafted Crunch
Heritage Sustained
Changzhou Crab-Stuffed Steamed Buns
This Qing Dynasty snack fits any moment—morning tea, banquets, or on-the-go bites. Its adjustable richness caters to all palates.
Changzhou Dried Radish
Song Dynasty craft + local “night-tide soil” radishes = 45-day double-pickled, sweet-crisp perfection (a municipal intangible heritage).
Changzhou Sesame Cake
This 160-year-old “top Changzhou snack” (a municipal intangible heritage) lives on via artisan legacy and local heritage shop support.
Changzhou Intangible Craft: Comb-Making
Originated in the Wei-Jin period (220-420 AD) and flourished in the Ming-Qing dynasties, Changzhou comb-making involves 72.5 delicate processes. As a national intangible cultural heritage, its exquisitely carved combs blend practicality with artistic value, embodying Changzhou’s centuries-old craft wisdom.
Ancient Architecture
Wander through Changzhou’s iconic historic landmarks: from the grand Tianning Temple (one of China’s largest Buddhist temples) to the 3,000-year-old Yancheng Ruins, a rare well-preserved pre-Qin city site.
Traditional ArtsTraditional Arts
Discover Changzhou’s world-renowned intangible cultural heritages—including exquisitely crafted comb-making, delicate green bamboo carving, and vivid random-stitched embroidery, crafts honed over centuries.
Historical Figures
Meet the luminaries tied to Changzhou: from the virtuous noble Ji Zha (the “Model of Etiquette”) to Su Dongpo, the literary giant who chose this city as his final resting place.
Traditional Cuisine
Savor Changzhou’s time-honored local delicacies—crispy sesame cakes (dama gao), silky silver thread noodles (yinsi mian), and flaky crab-shell pastries, each with a history spanning hundreds of years and unique regional flavors.