Changzhou
(Wikipedia)
Updated: 2006-05-28 18:33
Tourism
Changzhou is famous for the China Dinosaur Park located in the new North
district of the city. The Dinosaur Park contains dinosaur bones and fossils from
all over China.
The city is also home to the Tianning Temple- a Buddhist temple and
monastery. The city is presently building a pagoda on the Temple grounds (which
are adjacent to Hongmei Park) which, upon completion, will be the largest in
China. Both the Hongmei Park and Tianning Temple are located just to the east of
the city center.
As Changzhou is famous for its combs, the city has reconstructed its Bamboo
Comb Lane area with period architecture. Certainly, Changzhou combs can be
purchased in most places in the city.
Another site in Changzhou worth mention is Hong Mei Park, which includes a
small children's amusement park, a zoo, a rose garden and many scenic waterways.
Of historical interest in the park is a historical pavilion with exhibits
related to the famous Changzhou comb industry. In addition to this, there is
another pavilion which displays locally produced root carvings. The park is a
big attraction on holidays and is often dotted with a variety of vendors.
Other sites include Changzhou's sunken city and area of
archaelogical ruins from the Spring and Autumn Period.
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