Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Arrive early to catch the plaza atmosphere, take time to shoot the exterior with the sun on the glass curtain walls, then descend to the underground street for a different perspective. (00:56)
- Tip 2In the library, pace yourself across nine floors. Focus on the quiet study zones, take in the views from each level, and don’t miss the English-book collection and the multimedia area. (19:16)
- Tip 3Stay for the folk concert after dusk. Bring a friend to cheer on strangers who take the stage, and enjoy the sense of community as people sing together. (25:11)
This video takes you to the Cultural Square in Changzhou, where a bold, futuristic vision rises above the ordinary. Designed by the German firm GMP, the building reads as a giant box carved with Boolean subtraction, its glass curtain walls glinting under the sun and a soaring dome reaching 40 meters. The space blends inside and outside experiences, creating dynamic visual contrasts rather than monotony. The journey begins outside with crowds posing for photos, then slides underground to discover a meandering commercial street with a winding stream that threads through the heart of the square. The vibe shifts as the narrator discovers a completely different experience below, a place where the contemporary meets everyday life. By night, the underground area becomes a venue for a folk concert where locals and visitors alike can step onto the stage and sing, turning the square into a community performance space. The library itself sprawls across nine floors, though only the lower floors of
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The Cultural Square in Changzhou unfolds as a bold, futuristic project designed by GMP, featuring a box-like form and a 40-meter dome that dominates the landscape. Inside and outside spaces are carefully choreographed to avoid monotony, creating rich visual contrasts under sunlight through glass curtain walls. The narrator notes the crowds outside, then descends to an underground street with a meandering stream, discovering a dramatically different experience below. As evening approaches, the square becomes a lively folk concert space where people are invited to take the stage and sing, with the host engaging the audience. The library, spanning nine floors, offers a serene study environment with impressive views, a vast English book collection, a multimedia area, and a computer room for free information access and light gaming. The journey emphasizes authentic local interactions, from coffee with a great view at Starbucks to intimate moments of performers from Shanghai stepping into the spotlight. The experience blends architectural spectacle with everyday cultural life, culminating in a communal, participatory concert atmosphere that remains memorable and uniquely Changzhou.