Changzhou is one of the famous historical towns in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of about 2,500 years. There are ten sites in this city in different historical periods. Qingguo Lane is the best preserved and most famous ancient street in Changzhou, and it is the essence of Changzhou's overall historical features. She not only retains some historical sites in different historical periods, but also preserves simple and beautiful traditional buildings and celebrities' former residences. Coupled with the proximity to the ancient canal, it is a charming Jiangnan water town and a rare place in Changzhou.
Qingguo Lane is located in the south-central part of the old city of Changzhou, starting from Zhuochu Bridge of Heping Road in the east, south street of commercial center in the west and moat in the south. In addition to the traditional houses made of blue bricks in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there are many former residences of celebrities with high historical and cultural values, such as the former residence of patriotic industrialist Liu Guojun and the former residence of language master Zhao Yuanren. This is the only gathering place for aristocratic families in Changzhou.