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Changzhou

Decide whether to visit or live in Changzhou, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Changzhou?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Changzhou month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Changzhou are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 17–22°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and July the wettest (about 244 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.70.1616.0
February10.51.6576.2
March16.56.9697.2
April21.912.3877.8
May26.317.21317.9
June29.221.52037.4
July32.425.72448.7
August32.725.61339.8
September28.221.11317.9
October22.414.7726.8
November17.48.7466.8
December10.61.7356.9

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What is being reported around Changzhou

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People and places shaping Changzhou

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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Past and future events in Changzhou

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1275

    In spring 1275, Mongol forces briefly occupied Changzhou after its surrender on 8 April, but the city reverted to Southern Song control a week later.

  2. Documented history · 1953

    On January 1, 1953, Changzhou was set as a provincially administered municipality.

  3. Documented history · 1995

    As approved by State Council on June 8, 1995, Wujin County was promoted to Wujin City, with the government set in Hutang Town.

  4. Documented history · 1999

    In 1999, as approved by the provincial government, Taixiang Town of Jiaoqu District was revoked and incorporated into Xueyan Town of Wujin City.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Su Dongpo (Su Shi; 1036–1101)

    poet and essayist.

  • Sheng Xuanhuai (1844–1916)

    late Qing dynasty bureaucrat and reformer.

  • Lü Simian (1884–1957)

    historian and member of the Doubting Antiquity School

  • Zhao Yuanren (1892–1982)

    linguist.

  • Hong Shen (1894–1955)

    pioneering dramatist and filmmaker.

Historical figures

  • Liang Kingdom

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 619–620.

Local business and employers

  • Trina Solar

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Changzhou. The world’s leading provider of PV and smart energy total solutions.

  • Niu Technologies

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Changzhou. Chinese electric scooter company.

  • AAC Technologies Holdings Inc

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Changzhou. Chinese technology organization.

  • Changzhou Changjiang Bus

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Changzhou. Chinese bus manufacturer.

  • Red Star Macalline

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Changzhou.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Changzhou, in brief

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02 · History

How Changzhou took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Changzhou

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Changzhou

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Changzhou

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Changzhou

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Changzhou

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08 · Questions

Questions about Changzhou

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Changzhou

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Changzhou located and what are its coordinates?

Changzhou is situated in China at geographic coordinates 31.7736, 119.9540, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Changzhou?

Changzhou has a recorded population of approximately 3,290,918 and observes the Asia/Shanghai time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Changzhou?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Changzhou include ZH-CN, YUE, WUU, DTA, UG, ZA, with CNY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Changzhou?

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