Biji Alley is located along the ancient canal in Changzhou, once the site of the ancient Bilin Post Station, and was once very prosperous. In ancient times, the ‘Bi Liang Lanterns’ were a famous scenic spot in Changzhou. Today, this small alley, less than a hundred meters long, no longer has the prosperity it once had, but its fame surpasses its scenery, and the shops in the alley still sell combs.
Boats come and go on the ancient canal in front of Biji Alley, and at the northwest end, Huai De Bridge spans the river. Next to the bridgehead is the Huanghua Pavilion, where a modern calligrapher’s inscription of the Bilin Post Station is erected. Opposite the Huanghua Pavilion is an archway inscribed with ‘Da Matou’, from where Emperor Qianlong disembarked and entered the city during his southern tour. Heading southeast along Biji Alley, passing the Bi Liang Lanterns archway, one can see the Wenheng Bridge at the end, which was first built in the Ming Dynasty and renovated in the Qing Dynasty. Additionally, Biji Alley serves as a boarding and disembarking point for the water tour of the ancient canal in Changzhou, with an additional fee required for the boat ride. The opening hours are subject to the actual operating status on the day.
