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Cross the Yangtze River on car Ferry!
Fullmoonfever Says: The Yangtze River, called Chang Jiang (Long River) in China, is the third longest in the world and runs about 10 miles almost directly north of the city. There is a car ferry station. I say station because there are 2 or 3 ferries crossing in each direction continuously. The...
Fullmoonfever Says: Ok, you don't really walk with dinosaurs, but I said that hoping it might get you to read this tip :)This park is one of a kind in China and combines both a museum and an amusement park build around a dinosaur theme.The museum is impressive and contains lots of information...
Fullmoonfever Says: I highly recommend a visit to this temple. Its a large complex and plan on spend at least one full day to take in all it has to offer. The temple is said to be the largest pagoda style structure in the world. Some consider it one of the best Buddhist temples in China.This is...
explorer001 Says: Got there on a wrong day - a public holiday.Full of people.Queue to a ride - "n" hours. We gave up. :)
elzajames Says: This new hot springs resort (opened 2009) is a welcome distraction during the winter months. Located adjacent to the Dinosaur Amusement Park, it is a convenient place to relax after a day wandering around the Dinosaur Park and Museum.The first pleasant surprise is the roomy...
City of Canals- China's Grand Canal
Fullmoonfever Says: One of the things I love to do in any new city is simply to walk and take in the sights and sounds of the city and Changzhou offers many opportunities to do that.There are many canals thro out the city. This is very common in many area around Shanghai and near the Yangtze...
Fullmoonfever Says: Hongmei Park, which means Red Plum Park, is one of the largest and the most interesting in the city. The park is located just east of the city center and Tianning Temple. For this reason many tourist only visit the temple and do not walk thru the park. However, about 2...
minhuang Says: One of the two best free downtown city parks I have ever been to, and I have been to many (the other is in Fukuoka, Japan). It has lush trees, a peaceful lake, winding brooks, pagodas, rock sculptures, a raised wooden walkway through the trees, an exercise park, a children's...
krc Says: Several canals run through Changzhou, but the most impressive by far is the historic Grand Canal. No visit to CZ is complete without taking a few minutes to watch the activity on the canal. Started in the late 6th century and completed over several centuries, the Grand Canal...
A glimpse of ancient Changzhou
krc Says: Changzhou is an old city, dating back some 2500 years. In recent years archeoligists unearthed part of the gate and wall that surrounded the ancient city. A nice addition to Changzhou is Yan Cheng, a recreation of Changzhou's ancient gate and city plaza, offering visitors a...
Moonshine-Bar Changzhou: Very good Place
Guido1166 Says: The Moonshine-Bar is a new Bar in Changzhou ,yes there are many Bars but at a diferent Place and Stile.The Moonshine-Bar is close to the Ramada Hotel. They take care about you and never will go something wrong there. The OwnerFang is a very nice Woman and try her best that...
Also-Milo: Very good western and Chinese food!
Fullmoonfever Says: Also-Milo is a chain of coffee houses in China. But the only one I have been to is also a full service restaurant with an extensive menu of both Chinese and western foods. The Also-Milo I ate at (several times) was located in an area that was preferred by western business...
LUCY'S BAR: BEST WESTERN BAR IN CHANGZHOU
mickyii Says: LUCY'S BAR is the best bar going these days in Changzhou. It has everything you need. Western Music ( you pick whomever you want to hear). American TV live and prerecorded events by request.Where else can you watch the NFC playoff games or the Datona 500.There is the only...
CLUB EUROPE OK BAR: REAL WESTERN STYLE IN CHANGZHOU
Steveninchina Says: Dear friends,In case some of you still don't know, there is a Western Restaurant & Bar in Changzhou, called CLUB EUROPE OK BAR and located 21 You Dian Lu, 5 minutes by wlak from downtown nan da Jie ;-)My wife Xiao Yan and myself are happy to welcome you there every day for...
Xiao Zhou Xian: Off the beaten path, but delicious!
krc Says: If you're not looking for this restaurant, you'll probably walk right by it. Xiao Zhou Xian is a small, family-owned restaurant. You're not likely to find any expats here, or English speaking staff, but the food and prices are great. Every expat and local I've introduced to...
Monkey King Pizza: Pizza, expats & more
krc Says: Monkey King Pizza has a broad, affordable menu and offers something for every taste: Western, Middle Eastern & Asian. Located in the Xin Bei District of Changzhou near He Hai University, the restaurant is a very popular meeting place for the city's expatriates as well as...
Kedi Stores: Local convenience store
Fullmoonfever Says: Local convenience storeKedi StoresThis is a chain of small convenience stores and in some areas of Chang Zhou there is one on every block. They have candy, beer, ice cream, cigarettes, soft drinks etc. The prices are reasonable, but like all convenience stores they are a...
Diezhongdie Video: Buying movies
Fullmoonfever Says: Buying moviesMovies are very inexpensive in all of china. Some are just cheap rip-offs, both for the people who made the movie and the people who buy them. Some places sell these kinds of movies for as low as .25/.30 cents in Shanghai. But there are places that sell quality...
Fullmoonfever Says: Chang Zhou is like every bigger city in China, the traffic is crazy. If you go out walking, you must be careful at all times, both from cars and scooter traffic. Drivers often ignore basic signals and always drive aggressively. Use special care when crossing intersections....
minhuang Says: Comb Lane is a market for Changzhou's artistic specialty, carved and decorated wooden combs. It was given the name by Emperor Qianlong and has a lot of history. There is a range of prices from 2RMB to 200+RMB, so you can pick up a beautiful souvenir. Also, nearby is a...
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Got there on a wrong day - a public holiday.Full of people.Queue to a ride - "n" hours. We gave up. :)
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Q: Can any one help as to where you might buy some foreign food like NZ cheese or whatever? Hyland has a very limited scope and a...
A: Cheers for that - yes China is so NOT a cheese country - but many diary producing nations are trying to change that... Been here 2 years and I can find 'soft' cheese...
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Changzhou, nicknamed the Dragon City, is located west by northwest about 2 hours by car from Shanghai and about 5 miles south of the Yangtze river. It has an urban population of 2.17 million....
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Changzhou is an historic city which, by local accounts, dates back some 3000 years. The city prides itself on its rich past and historic place in Chinese commerce and transportation. Situated on both...
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