Must-Visit Route in Slender West Lake

🌿 Yangzhou·Early Spring Hues in Winter
The painted boats of Slender West Lake glide through the spring mist and willow haze.
The crab roe soup dumplings at Yechun Tea House melt on your tongue.
The old locust trees on Dongguan Street sift golden sunset light through their leaves.

👴🏻👵🏻 Among the stacked rocks of Ge Garden,
parents find joy in exploring hidden paths.
Even the meticulous knife skills of Huaiyang cuisine
reflect the city’s unique charm of refined living.✨

🚄 Travel Tips:
① High-speed rail to Yangzhou East Station (2h from Shanghai).
② Taxi or shared e-bikes recommended for getting around downtown attractions.

🍜 Yangzhou’s Must-Try Flavors:
✔️ Yechun Tea House (century-old shop): Crystal pork trotters + crab roe soup dumplings.
✔️ Lion’s Head meatballs at Shizilou: Melts in your mouth.
✔️ Jiangjiaqiao Noodle Shop: Yangchun noodles for just ¥4.
(Psst: Street stall Yangzhou fried rice is the most authentic!)

📸 Must-Visit Spots:
📍 Slender West Lake (¥100 ticket)
- Sunset at Five Pavilion Bridge is magical.
- Take a painted boat tour (¥80/person).
📍 Ge Garden (¥45 ticket)
- Ingenious rockeries representing four seasons.
- Jiangnan elegance of salt merchant mansions.
📍 Dongguan Street (free)
- Don’t miss the lotus root starch balls.
- Must-visit Xie Fuchun perfume shop.

🏨 Stay Recommendations:
① Changle Inn (on Dongguan Street).
② Yangzhou Guesthouse (by Slender West Lake).

🌸 Best Seasons:
March-May for Chinese snowball flowers.
September-November for crab feasts and autumn views.
(Local secret: November’s Slender West Lake is breathtaking!)

👨👩👧 Tips for Traveling with Parents:
✔️ Leisurely pace—taxis between attractions are easiest.
✔️ Arrive before 6:30am for breakfast to avoid queues.
✔️ He Garden’s winding corridors are perfect for photos.

💌 Visitor’s Note:
"My dad stared at boats in Slender West Lake for half an hour—
said the water was clearer than his neighborhood’s artificial lake 😂
The ¥10 Yangzhou fried rice from a street stall?
He insisted it tasted better than any restaurant’s!"