Yangzhou's summer is absolutely amazing! Here's your ultimate fun guide

⚽ Football + Free Scenic Spots
The Jiangsu Provincial Urban Football League (Yangzhou home games) is coming hot! On match days (7.5/7.20/8.17/9.6/9.27), head to Yangzhou Sports Park Stadium for thrilling games. During these weekends, all provincial residents get free daytime entry to state-owned paid attractions (excluding internal fees/night tours). After the match, rush to Slender West Lake and Ge Garden - super value!

🌊 Water Fun Galore
Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort (June - Sept): Moonlight hot springs, beach play, pool parties... Perfect for families/couples/friends. Soak in hot springs + water fights - summer is all about getting wet💦

Qihe Badou Water Adventures (July - Aug): Kayaking, water obstacle courses - go wild in ecological waters and feel the joy of water sports!

Zhuhu Xiaozhen Summer Challenges (July - Aug): Water park obstacle courses - the perfect place to tire out kids, cool and exciting!

🎭 Immersive Traditional Chinese Experiences
Visit Chen Garden in June! "Han" You Fun Cultural Tourism Season features amazing traditional aesthetic markets📿 Immersive "Six Records of a Floating Life" theater, garden performances, actor parades + live bands - instantly transport to ancient times, artsy folks will love it!

📍 Sample Itinerary (3 days 2 nights)
Day1: Arrive in Yangzhou → Chen Garden traditional market + shows → Dongguan Street for breakfast/snacks (must-try: dried tofu shreds, plum blossom cakes!) → Slender West Lake night tour
Day2: Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort water fun all day → Dinner in city for Yangzhou lion's head, braised goose
Day3: Qihe Badou kayaking/water obstacles → Zhuhu Xiaozhen water challenges → Departure (adjust for football matches + sightseeing during season)

🍜 Food & Accommodation
Eat: Must-visit Fuchun/Yechun teahouses for breakfast! For meals, choose traditional Yangzhou restaurants - lion's head, stewed silver carp head are musts! Dongguan Street snacks will keep you full!
Stay: Downtown hotels near Ancient Canal (like Heyin Hotel for night tours convenience); for quiet stays choose Qihe Badou B&Bs with full water town vibes🌿

This summer, Yangzhou has all your happiness covered!

Post by oliver.maximus.solomon | Jun 26, 2025

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