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Getting knowledge of Jiangsu' past and present

Cultural Heritage in Jiangsu

Suzhou
Chinese silk is famous overseas,while Suzhou silk is one of the most representative. Journalists from Europe came to the first factory in Suzhou and watched mulberry planting and the process for silkworm rearing.They couldn't help trying by themselves when seeing the workers producing silk quilt. How amazing!


Nantong
Blue calico is a traditional hand-dyed handicraft in China, which has a history of more than 1000 years. It was selected as the National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. Simple blue and white colors create an ever-changing artistic world. Nantong is one of the main producing areas of blue calico in China. Wu yuanxin is a master of Chinese arts and crafts and the curator of Nantong Blue Calico Museum. You can buy beautiful blue calico scarves and handbags as gifts for your family and friends.


Nanjing
Nanjing Brocade is a traditional Chinese silk handicraft. Its color is bright and beautiful, as beautiful as the clouds in the sky. Nanjing Brocade was selected into the representative list of intangible Cultural Heritage of Human Being in 2009. You can visit the Nanjing Brocade Museum for a full look.


Yixing

Yixing City, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate, is famous for producing purple clay teapots. Ji Yishun is a master of Chinese ceramic arts. His work not only inherits the exquisite traditional skills, but also embodies the ancient cultural breath. Jichang Garden -- purple clay teapots art gallery, founded by master Ji Yishun, is located in Dingshu Town, Yixing City.You can visit it if you have a chance.