Suzhou-style Gardens Meet Aged Huangjiu to Create a Photogenic Spot!

It's not only an industrial site but also an artistic paradise where you can find both wine and stories. During this cultural journey exploring the world of Huangjiu, your taste buds and curiosity will be fully satisfied. This time, we will take you on an intriguing industrial tour in Jiangsu as we step into the fascinating world of the Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park.

Representative of Suzhou-style Huangjiu

Huangjiu, with its orange-red color and rich aroma, is one of the oldest wines in the world, alongside beer and grape wine collectively known as the three ancient wines of the world. Born in Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, the Huangjiu brand Sha Zhou You Huang is an outstanding representative of Suzhou-style Huangjiu, and its brewing process has been included in the list of Jiangsu Intangible Cultural Heritage. Relying on the unique resources in this Jiangnan water town and the profound cultural heritage of Huangjiu, Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park has emerged.

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Amidst the misty forest and the buzzing sound of water, with thousands of wine jars pouring and the stage reflecting off the white walls and dark blue tiles, the exquisite beauty of Jiangnan gardens and delicacy is evident in every corner. This Huangjiu brewing factory area has won numerous international awards in architecture and design, including the prestigious "2021 American Institute of Architects' Highest Design Excellence Award" and the "2022 Architizer A+Awards Special Mention”.

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"The Story of Wine" Museum

"The Story of Wine: Shazhou Brew" Museum is the highlight of the park. The Crystal Forest and the enchanting Authentic Hall are photogenic spots for social media. The Singing Hall narrates the emotions behind the fragrant bowl of Huangjiu. The Front Hall reminisces about the brand journey of Sha Zhou You Huang. The Taste Hall offers a fun interactive experience. The Fragrant Hall allows free tasting of Huangjiu. The Republic of Fine Wines provides insights into the wine knowledge from around the world.

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Huangjiu Town

In Huangjiu Town, the masters showcase the traditional brewing methods of Huangjiu every day, such as fermentation, boiling, sealing, and aging in jars. If you're lucky, you may even have a taste of the newly brewed grain wine fresh from the distillation process at the distillery. There's also sweet rice wine available in the town, offering a sweet and soothing taste that is incredibly comforting.

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Aged Wine Cellar

Have you ever seen a scene where 300,000 jars of Huangjiu stand at attention, ready for inspection? In the Aged Wine Cellar, you can witness such a breathtaking sight. The wines in the aged wine cellar are the base wines still in the aging process, slowly transforming into exquisite vintages through the passage of time. In the underground wine cellar of the Huangjiu Town, you can find finished Huangjiu aged for 20 years.


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Experience the abundance of Suzhou, known as the land of fish and rice, and savor the deliciousness of rice grains quietly maturing through the four seasons. Come to Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park and embark on a journey of wine culture.