Changzhou Island Cultural Tourism Scenic Area

Changzhou Island Cultural Tourism Scenic Area

Changzhou Island is located on the eastern edge of Guangzhou, an island in the middle of the Pearl River in the Huangpu area, covering an area of 11.5 square kilometers, with a land area of 8.5 square kilometers and a permanent resident population of over 20,000. To the west, Changzhou Island is just a bridge away from Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Center. Historically, Changzhou was once an important seaport for China’s foreign trade. The Huangpu Customs of the Qing Dynasty was located here, where merchants once gathered, bringing great prosperity. The island is rich in cultural relics and historic sites, has profound cultural heritage, and abundant tourism resources. The Whampoa Military Academy founded by Dr. Sun Yat-sen has made this place a world-renowned destination and a popular tourist attraction in Guangzhou.

The tourism resources of Changzhou can be divided into several categories:

1. Historical and Cultural Heritage Sites

Including the Bash Tower, the Bash Sect Cemetery, the Copple Dock, the Lushun Dock Site, the Foreigners’ Cemetery, the Shenjing Wen Tower, the Ling Ancestral Hall, the Zeng Ancestral Hall, the Golden Flower Ancient Temple, the South Sea God Temple, Hongfu Market, and Anlai Market;

2. Modern Revolutionary and Military Historic Sites

Including the Whampoa Military Academy, the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Eastern Expedition, the Sun Yat-sen Monument, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, the Northern Expedition Monument, the Jiaosi Pavilion, the Old Huangpu Park Site, the Old Jishen Park Site, the Xiuhai Pavilion, the White Rabbit Hill Fort, the White Crane Hill Fort, the Dapo Di Fort, the Hudie Hill Fort, the New Xigang Fort and the Old Xigang Fort, and the Naval Huangpu Military Expo Center;

3. Natural Scenery

As an island in the river, Changzhou has a high green coverage rate, resembling a miniature garden on the sea. The island has crisscrossing waterways. In addition to the main island, there are also sandbars such as Emeisha, Hongshengsha, Baitusha, and Dajisha. These low and flat sandbars feature intricate water channels and strong characteristics of the Lingnan water town. Zhongshan Park, Shengtangshan Park, the island-looping embankment, and the Fishing Platform Resort are all great places for leisure.

4. Local Specialties

As an agricultural area, Changzhou produces many local specialties: Shenjing King Orchid, Changzhou Pueraria, Changzhou Bananas, Changzhou Large-fruited Star Fruit, Longan, Wampee, etc. Additionally, Changzhou is also known for its Huangpu Eggs, Changzhou Rice Cakes, and Changzhou Field Mosquito Fish.

Changzhou is the only cultural tourism scenic area in Guangzhou. Its rich historical and cultural resources and beautiful natural scenery are well known far and wide. Since the municipal government launched the development of Changzhou Island in 1991, investments have been made to restore historical sites such as the Whampoa Military Academy and its affiliated buildings, the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Eastern Expedition, the White Crane Hill Fort, and the Foreigners’ Cemetery. The “Changzhou Historical and Cultural Reserve Control Plan” (currently pending approval) has also been formulated. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Whampoa Military Academy. The Guangzhou municipal government and Huangpu District government have renovated the Changzhou (Yuzhu) Dock, expanded the main road of Changzhou Island—Jinzhou Avenue, built hiking trails connecting the Whampoa Military Academy with the Martyrs’ Cemetery of the Eastern Expedition, the Northern Expedition Monument, and other attractions, completely refreshing the transportation environment and municipal appearance of Changzhou. The Huangpu District tourism authorities are planning to launch projects such as the Changzhou Tourist Pass and an island-looping tourist bus, allowing visitors to explore the entire island with just one ticket.

Address: No. 3 Haiyang Road, Changzhou Cultural Tourism Resort, Changzhou Island, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City

Type: Island/Peninsula

Recommended Visit Duration: Suggested 1 day

Opening Hours:

Open all day

Ticket Information:

No admission fee.

Changzhou Subdistrict: Established in August 2002, Changzhou Subdistrict is located in the southwestern part of Huangpu District and is an independent island at the mouth of the Pearl River, home to the famous former site of the Whampoa Military Academy. It is connected by a bridge to Xiaoguwei in Xinzao Town, Panyu District, to the southeast, faces Haizhu District to the west, and looks across the river to Huangpu Old Port to the north. It covers a total area of 11.5 square kilometers, including 8.5 square kilometers of land area. By the end of 2003, it had 177 hectares of arable land and 1,146.5 mu of mountain forest land; it has four community committees—Shenjing, Changzhou, Huangchuan, and Meiyuan—with 36 resident groups; it has a registered population of 6,231 households and 20,935... More details about Changzhou Subdistrict ++