As Chinese New Year approaches, Zhangjiagang is gearing up to celebrate with vibrant activities that highlight the charm of local traditions, folk customs, and intangible cultural heritage.
Zhangjiagang is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2025 Zhangjiagang Half Marathon on Apr 6. Registration officially opened on Jan 13 at 10 am and will close on Feb 28 at 5 pm.
This year, Zhangjiagang has witnessed continuous improvements in tennis facilities and hosted various activities and events, leading to the sport's growing popularity in the city.
On Oct 13, the third leg of the 2024 Zhangjiagang Yangtze River Marathon Series took place on Shuangshan Island, featuring a half marathon with 2,500 participants.
On Sept 27, the 11th "Shagang Cup" National Steel Industry Skills Competition concluded at the Shagang Group in Zhangjiagang, marking the first time a private steel enterprise hosted the event.
As part of the 2024 Yangtze River Cultural Festival, a cultural fair was recently held in Zhangjiagang, showcasing the intangible cultural heritages of the Yangtze River basin.
To connect the various cultures thriving along the Yangtze since ancient times, Zhangjiagang, a city at the waterway's mouth, in Jiangsu province, began in 2004 a cultural festival to celebrate the vigor and diversity of the extensive regions by the river.
The 2024 China Tennis Association Tour (CTA) 200 kicked off in Zhangjiagang from Sept 21 to 22, marking its third consecutive year to be held in the city.