Zhangjiagang's Fenghuang town has earned national recognition as its "Folk Song Road" was recently selected by the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China as a 2025 Beautiful Highway Project.
Located within the Fenghuang Mountain Scenic Area, the rural road is an integrated development model, serving as a transport route, tourism corridor, and economic lifeline. The road blends green infrastructure with distinctive local culture and is designed with safety, aesthetics, and ecological sensitivity.
As an industrial artery, it plays a key role in transporting local agricultural specialties such as honey peaches and Cuiguan pears to markets across the country. This has boosted farmers' incomes and accelerated the development of the local agricultural economy, injecting new vitality into rural revitalization efforts.
The prosperity path serves as a key links between tourism and industry sites in Fenghuang town, including Fenghuang Mountain, Xiaojiaxiang village, the Heyang Folk Song Museum, and vast peach orchards. This enhanced connectivity not only enriches the visitor experience but also stimulates the growth of roadside businesses in the hospitality and dining sectors.
The "Folk Song Road" serves as an enriching tourist route that integrates elements of folk song culture into its overall design. This journey allows visitors to discover historical landmarks like Yongqing Temple and to explore the ancient Tianzhuang Ancient Street, presenting the charm of Jiangnan's water towns. Cultural events such as the annual Peach Blossom Festival and Heyang Folk Song celebrations further enrich the experience along this route.