During the May Day holiday, Zhangjiagang will host a rich array of exciting activities, promising a colorful and lively break.
Zhangjiagagn will host a variety of cultural tourist activities during the May Day Holiday. [Photo/VCG]
From May 3 to 5, Jincun village in Tangqiao town will stage the National Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) – 2025 Jincun Village Temple Fair, featuring a cultural market, folk performances, and other events showcasing the contemporary charm of traditional culture.
From May 1 to 2, Xiangshan Lake will hold a Pet-Friendly Festival, blending health, sports, and fun. Highlights include a dog obstacle race, a pet supply market, a human-pet hiking event, and free veterinary consultations.
From May 1 to 5, Jiyang Lake Happy World will present a series of intangible cultural heritage performances, including magic shows and traditional Yunnan performances.
At the same time, Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park will host interactive cutural activities such as dances, music activities, and acrobatics performances, with a wide range of ICH products for sale.
In addition, Jangnan Agricultural Culture Park will hold a Spring Garden Festival from May 1 to 5. Children can enjoy rides, fairy tale plays, and a clown sports event, while parents can picnic, camp, watch outdoor movies, enjoy tea by the fire, and take part in hands-on crafting activities.
For history and art enthusiasts, cultural venues across Zhangjiagang offer enriching exhibitions.
From April 24 to July 24, Zhangjiagang Museum will host an exhibition on the evolution of ancient China's salt industry finance, featuring nearly 100 artifacts.
From April 15 to June 2, Zhangjiagang Art Museum will present a printmaking exhibition, showcasing works by 20 young and middle-aged Suzhou-based printmakers.
Sports fans will also have much to look forward to:
From May 2 to 4, the National Taekwondo Club League will be held at the Zhangjiagang Sports Center.
From May 4 to 5, the Zhangjiagang division of the 2025 Jiangsu Children's Basketball League and China Children's Basketball Series will take place at Wuyue Plaza.
From May 4 to 5, Huafang Jinling Hotel will host the 2025 Yangtze River Delta County Go Association Team Tournament.