Things to do in Changxing

The ticket office at Xiamu Lake Scenic Area is a bit of a walk from the parking lot. Ticket prices increased for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, but a drink was included. After buying your ticket, you still have to walk a distance to reach the scenic area. Along the way, you'll cross a small glass bridge. There are many non-motorized play equipment for children. There's also a small purple sand beach where you can dig in the sand. Arriving at Xiamu Lake is a breathtaking experience! The scenery is stunning! There are also some man-made flower arrangements, perfect for taking photos.

It has a long history and is worth a visit. You can go up to the fifth floor of the Duobao Pagoda for a view. The whole journey is upstairs, and the view is spectacular. The Dabei Temple behind it feels like the Weiyang Palace in Hengdian Film and Television City.

湖州的衣裳街位于市中心的红旗路与南街之间，自古以来就是湖州的商业中心。衣裳街得名于其历史上密集的估衣店，这些店铺在明清时期尤为繁荣。衣裳街作为湖州的历史文化街区，融合了现代商业和古老的传统。这里有众多的老字号，如丁莲芳和周生记，吸引着大量的游客和本地居民。虽然衣裳街的长度不长，但每一个角落都充满了活力和历史感。

Huzhou Fisherman's Wharf is a beautiful scenic spot along the South Taihu Lake. With the lake and mountains as the background, it integrates catering, entertainment and shopping. Visitors can taste delicious food, enjoy the lake view and feel the fisherman's style.

Yiyuan Garden is a long-established private garden in Nanxun, with an exquisite layout, a wide lake, and winding pavilions and corridors. It's much less crowded than Xiaolianzhuang Garden, making it quiet and comfortable. Lush greenery and schools of koi carp make it perfect for a leisurely stroll and taking photos, allowing you to experience the elegance of a Jiangnan garden. Online tickets offer direct entry and are good value. It's a good place to rest after exploring the main street of the ancient town.

My second visit to West Lake was great; the boat tour was excellent. The dock was easy to find, the staff were very friendly, provided clear explanations, and helped with any issues. There were also sightseeing buses, which were nice but a bit pricey. Taking the boat tour and then walking around was both perfectly fine.

Here you can enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of Taihu Lake and feel the magical charm of nature. Whether it's the sunrise or the starry night, you'll experience an ultimate visual feast. The "Baiyelong Bridge" nearby is particularly easy to overlook; walking up to it might be even better than the viewing platform.

The environment is so-so, but it's quite fun. Han Meilin's design, in particular, is very trendy and interesting. The history museum teaches you about the development history and knowledge of Yixing ceramics, and introduces some famous figures. While ceramics aren't as popular now, some of their names still ring a bell, like Gu Jingzhou. Tickets are only 5 yuan, and parking is free, so it's definitely worth a visit.

The scenery is pleasant. It is suitable for family outings. There are many varieties of plum blossoms. Most of them are aunts taking pictures. The Ancient Forest Museum is worth a visit. Seeing the ancient trees, you can feel the vigorous vitality. There is also a mysterious atmosphere. This is the magic of nature.

According to legend, more than 4,000 years ago, Xia Yu, the founder of China's flood control, was ordered by Emperor Shun Yao Chonghua to control floods in Taihu Lake. He dug three main waterways, Dongjiang River, Loujiang River and Wusong River, connecting Taihu Lake with the sea and diverting floodwaters into the sea. This is what Sima Qian recorded in "Records of the Grand Historian": "Yu controlled floods in Wu and connected three rivers and five lakes." Taihu Lake is vast, 200 miles from east to west and 120 miles from north to south, covering an area of ​​36,000 hectares.