2-day weekend trip to Changzhou: Enjoy a cost-effective and time-efficient trip!
Changzhou is a city in southern Jiangsu Province with a developed economy and a strong industrial and commercial base. The city is crisscrossed by rivers, rich in culture, and blessed with beautiful natural scenery, making it a great choice for a weekend getaway. Changzhou has developed in tandem with Suzhou, Wuxi, Zhenjiang, and other cities, so it is a great weekend destination for people living in Suzhou, Wuxi, Shanghai, Zhenjiang, and Nanjing. However, cities within 2 hours by high-speed rail can also consider Changzhou as a weekend destination. Today, I will share a simple 2-day weekend itinerary for Changzhou. You can visit most of the attractions in Changzhou in 2 days. Let's take a look!
1. Must-see attractions: China Dinosaurs Park, Hongmei Park, Tianning Temple, Qingguo Lane, Citizen Center Square, Xinlong Ecological Park, Dongpo Park, Cuizhu Park, and Changzhou Ancient Canal South Street.
2. Itinerary: On the first day, visit Hongmei Park, Tianning Temple, Qingguo Lane, Dongpo Park, and Changzhou Ancient Canal South Street. On the second day, visit Cuizhu Park, Citizen Center Square, China Dinosaurs Park, and Xinlong Ecological Park. This itinerary is very relaxing and suitable for a leisurely trip.
3. Accommodation and dining: Hotel prices in Changzhou are relatively affordable, except during public holidays. Generally, a comfortable hotel costs about CNY 180 per night. Dining costs about CNY 120 per person per day. Of course, high-end restaurants will cost more. I'm talking about restaurants that are affordable for ordinary people.
4. Transportation: Changzhou has a well-developed transportation network. Changzhou Benniu Airport is the main airport, and the main railway stations are Changzhou Railway Station, Changzhou North Railway Station, Wujin Railway Station, Jintan Railway Station, and Qishuyan Railway Station. Most cities in China have direct high-speed rail or train services to Changzhou. Changzhou North Railway Station, Changzhou Railway Station, and Wujin Railway Station are connected by Changzhou Metro Line 1, making transfers very convenient. The city also has a well-developed bus network, with buses to all attractions in Changzhou.
5. Budget: Accommodation: CNY 180; Dining: CNY 120 x 2 = CNY 240; Transportation: CNY 50; Tickets: China Dinosaurs Park: CNY 200; Total budget: CNY 670.