The Cultural Feast alongside Yangtze River during the Yangtze River Festival offers an insight to rich heritage of China. The Yangtze River, often referred to as the mother river of the Chinese nation, has nurtured Chinese civilization for thousands of years. Zhangjiagang, located at the river’s mouth where it meets the sea, has long taken the responsibility of preserving, inheriting, and promoting Yangtze River culture.
The city actively supports the integration, sharing, and utilization of cultural resources from the Yangtze River basin, showcasing a deep respect and commitment to passing down this rich cultural heritage. The opening of the dual exhibitions, “Engraving Brilliance” and “Spring Colors of the Yangtze River,” perfectly aligns with the festive theme of this year’s Yangtze River Cultural Festival, “Integration, Promotion, and Sharing.” These exhibitions also serve as a heartfelt artistic tribute to the enduring culture of the Yangtze River.
Zhangjiagang Bay
Zhangjiagang Bay, where the Yangtze River flows into the sea, offers a stunning river view as the powerful waters merge with the ocean, creating a picturesque scene. One of the bay’s most popular attractions is the “Dragon Gate Basket,” inspired by the traditional image of a carp leaping over the Dragon Gate. This unique structure combines the design of a fish basket and a fishing net, and from afar, it appears to rest on the river’s surface. Passing ships resemble fish swimming around it, adding to its charm. Inside the Dragon Gate Basket, there’s an observation deck that provides panoramic views of the scenic riverside from multiple angles.
Ming-Qing Garden
Not far from Zhangjiagang Bay lies the Ming-Qing Garden, a stunning collection of Hui-style buildings with a history spanning centuries. The garden’s architecture, from the main hall to Qinghe Hall and Wangjiang Pavilion, showcases the refined elegance of these eras. Every detail, from furniture to beams and columns, carries traces of history, making the serene garden a perfect place for quiet reflection and discovery.
This magnificent collection of Hui-style buildings, nestled in serene woods and encircled by emerald waters, preserves the architectural beauty and cultural essence of the Ming and Qing dynasties. From the intricately designed furniture to the graceful eaves, beams, windows, and columns, every detail bears the imprint of history. The Ming-Qing Garden offers a peaceful retreat, inviting visitors to slow down, reflect, and absorb the tranquility and stories etched into its ancient walls.
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