Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, unveiled a travel route blending history, art, and food during this year's Yangtze River Culture Festival.
The first stop is Huangsipu Ecological Park, where an immersive exhibition showcases paintings depicting the Yangtze River's legacy and a groundbreaking archaeological experience, fusing augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies.
An installation is set up at the Huangsipu Ecological Park. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]
At the park's "Tang Dynasty International Port", visitors can delve into ancient Chinese maritime conquests and the stories of monk travelers along the Maritime Silk Road. Culinary delights include the Tangqiao steamed dish, a local intangible cultural heritage, and the century-old Baiyun square cake.
Tangqiao steamed dishes. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]
The Zhangjiagang Art Museum hosts contemporary works from artists worldwide, spanning mediums such as painting, multimedia, and interactive installations. The Huangsipu Site exhibition at the Zhangjiagang Museum brings history back to life with over 100 artifacts.
The Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park, featuring 28 areas including a museum, traditional brewing workshops, and the Yellow Rice Wine Research Institute, offers an immersive experience that sheds light on the craft and development of yellow wine.
Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn]
The tour promises a captivating blend of heritage, innovation, and delicious flavors, inviting visitors to better understand the civilization nurtured by the Yangtze River.