Wentong Pagoda

Zhou Enlai was born in this house in 1898 and lived here for the first 12 years of his life.

This is one of the very few surviving examples in China of a prefecture-level yamen. The complex was first built in 1370 and was restored several times after being damaged by fires.

Huai'an has long been an important port on the Grand Canal. This museum tells the story of Huai'an's role in the transportation of grain to the imperial capital.

The Zhenhuai Building was constructed during the 12th century as a libation hall for the Jin army. In the 19th century, the building was rebuilt and given its present name, which literally means 'building that controls the Huai River', reflecting the fact that flooding of the river was a serious issue at the time. There is a small museum in the building.

Contains exhibitions about the life and work of Zhou Enlai, one of the most prominent political figures in China during the 20th century.

Wu Cheng'en, the acclaimed author of Journey to the West, lived here during the Ming Dynasty.