[2024 Jiangyin Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhangdalie Former Residence (Updated Oct)

Wuxi Changjing Historical Building Attractions | Zhang Dalie's Former Residence.

Zhang Dalie's Former Residence is a group of residential buildings with the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is not only the former residence of the Zhang family, a famous family in Changjing, but also known as "Huangshi Mountain Wall" by the local people. The former residence faces east and sits west, consisting of three parts: the main hall and the north and south wing rooms. It has the typical characteristics of Jiangnan residential buildings, showcasing the architectural style of "blue brick, small tile, horse head wall, four corridors, hanging flower lattice windows". The former residence displays historical pictures and materials of four famous figures from the Zhang family, including anti-Japanese martyr Zhang Dalie, his Polish wife Sala Irene, film actress Shangguan Yunzhu, and chemist Zhang Dayu. Visitors are welcome to learn and visit. Address: South Lane, West of Jing Shui River South, Changjing Town, Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 (17:00 stop admission). Recommended visit time: half an hour Ticket price: 20 yuan/person. Transportation: Take city bus No. 301 or 302 from Jiangyin to Changjing, and get off at Sunjiaxiang Station or Industrial and Commercial Bank Station. There are also minibuses from Wuxi Bus Station directly to Changjing. Cuisine: Changjing mooncake is one of the intangible cultural heritages of Wuxi City, known for its crispy, sweet, and non-greasy taste. The most prominent feature is its thousand-layer skin. During production, fine flour is mixed with oil and water to make a water skin, and fine flour is rolled into a pastry skin. After repeated puffing, the pastry skin is made into several layers, then filled with stuffing, rolled into a ball, flattened, pasted with paper, inlaid with a name, and finally baked in an oven. Nearby attractions: Changjing Ancient Town, Changjing Old Street, Dafu Silkworm Seed Farm, etc. Accommodation: Changjing Park is nearby, convenient for visiting surrounding attractions. Zhang Dalie's Former Residence is not only a historical building but also an important place for patriotic education. Here, you can experience the charm of Jiangnan water towns, learn about the history and culture of the Zhang family, and the life stories of Zhang Dalie and other figures.