Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area

Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area

The Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area is a national water conservancy scenic area.

The Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area is located in Xuejia Town, Xinbei District. In recent years, Xuejia Town has been honored with titles such as “National Civilized Village and Town,” “Nationally Recognized Beautiful Environment Town,” “National Sanitary Town,” “National Garden Town,” and “Jiangsu Province Characteristic Cultural Town.” The water area of the Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area covers 4.5 hectares, with a total length of 2,150 meters. It runs through the center of the town in an inverted “T” shape. The scenic river meanders, and in spring and summer, the water surface is mirror-like and calm without ripples, while in autumn and winter, it may ripple gently or be covered with ice and snow. Along the banks, there are resting pavilions, wooden bridges, corridors, and ecologically preserved embankments. Lotus flowers, water lilies, and canna lilies lie or stand gracefully, accompanied by weeping willows, blooming peach blossoms, clusters of redbud flowers, a few forsythia blooms for accent, and several clumps of reeds adding artistic touches—altogether forming a traditional Chinese ink painting with just the right balance of light and shade.

Guided by the principles of using water as the thread, scenery as the focal point, and culture as the soul, the Changzhou Yandang River Water Conservancy Scenic Area harmoniously integrates natural landscapes with cultural elements. It strives to create a riverside landscape reminiscent of the Jiangnan region’s iconic small bridges, flowing waters, and traditional homes, along with historical and cultural vistas, offering residents of Xuejia and visitors from afar a deep taste of Jiangnan’s enduring historical and cultural heritage. Relying on the Beicao River Pumping Station at the southern end of Yandang River and the Xinlong River Pumping Station at the northern end, the scenic area has developed ecological revetments, wooden boardwalks, and extensive greenery and lawn plantings to conserve water sources, preserve soil, and improve the ecosystem. The scenic area boasts a forest and grass coverage rate of over 95%, and a comprehensive soil erosion control rate of 97%. It features a well-established protection system, clearly defined management entities, scientifically planned development guidance, and a professional daily management team, all of which effectively maintain the integrity of the area’s natural ecological resources.