Changzhou,a historical and cultural city .
Changzhou,a modern and economic city .
The city of changzhou, located in the southeast of jiangsu Province,is contiguousto Shanghai and Nanjin in otherwie direction, with the Yangtze River lying to the north while the Taihu Lake to the south. The city enjoys convenient transportation with railway lines and the Grand Canal across the city proper,high ways along it,and scheduled flights to over10 cities. Changzhou has jurisdiction over three cities-Wujin, jintan and Liyang, covering an area of 4,375 square kilometers with a population of 3.39 million. It is favoured with a mild climate and rich products.
With a long history of over 2500 years, it was called Yanling, Lanling and an alternative name"Dragon city. It is usually honored as" the strategic town in the Wu area and a famed capital of eight counties",and home to a galaxy of talents, The long history has left behind many historical relice such as Yancheng of Spring and Autumn Period, Tianning Temple of Tang Dynasty and others.
In recent years, ChangZhou has quickened the developmet of scenic spots and established Wujin Yancheng Remains, Jintan Maoshan Scenic Spot and Liyang Tianmu Lake Tourism & Vacation Zone, Which attract tourists with its deep cultural connotation and unique natural scenery.