Changchunyuan is a professional pingtan (an art form in which one or two actors sing and tell stories with simple musical instruments) opera house in Zhangjiagang. With a history of over 140 years, the house represents the city’s profound cultural background. Over 300 pingtan performances are staged in the house every year, attracting some 300 audiences each time. [Photo by Wang Jing / Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]