Zhangjiagang, a county-level city administered by Suzhou in East China's Jiangsu province, boasts many tourist attractions worth visiting this winter.

Shuangshan Island

Reeds and dawn redwoods grow along a river in Shuangshan Island. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

Located in the northwest of Zhangjiagang, Shuangshan Island has the most pristine environment among areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. Visitors can take a sightseeing vehicle, a tour bus or ride bicycles around the island.

Winter is an ideal time to visit the island's Dabodun Wetland Park. At this time of year, reeds along the river are blooming while dawn redwoods have turned brown, and flocks of migrant birds can be seen everywhere.

At restaurants on the island, a number of local specialties such as braised fish in brown sauce and fish head soup are being served.

Yangshe Old Street

Yangshe Old Street is very lively at night. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

Yangshe Old Street is one of the most famous streets in Zhangjiagang. It is always crowded with people there to enjoy the views, try out delicious dishes, go shopping, or just enjoy the evening. The buildings on the street are designed in the styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911).

Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area

This scenic area is in the south of Zhangjiagang and has many tourist destinations such as the Yongqing Temple, a hot spring resort, and the Heyang Folk Song Museum.

Two singers perform a Heyang folk song. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

The Heyang folk song is a national intangible cultural heritage item and dates back to more than 6,000 years ago. Visitors can learn the history of the folk song and enjoy it at the Heyang Folk Song Museum.