Fireworks in March in Yangzhou · Check in at the fairy-tale photo spots

Yangzhou 3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide✨｜6 Must-Visit Attractions + Photo Spots + Itinerary Planning, Easily Capture Stunning Photos!📸

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Slender West Lake (all day) → Daming Temple (evening)
Day 2: He Garden (morning) → Dongguan Street (noon to afternoon) → Pishi Street (evening)
Day 3: China Grand Canal Museum (all day)

🚗 Distances Between Attractions

Slender West Lake → Daming Temple: 1 km (15-minute walk / 5-minute bike ride)
Daming Temple → He Garden: 4 km (10-minute taxi ride)
He Garden → Dongguan Street: 2 km (8-minute taxi ride / 10-minute bike ride)
Dongguan Street → Pishi Street: 1 km (15-minute walk)
Pishi Street → Grand Canal Museum: 5 km (15-minute taxi ride)

📍 Attraction Check-in Guide + Photo Spots

1. Slender West Lake (🎫 100 RMB)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Wuting Bridge: Arrive before 7 AM, use a telephoto lens to capture the bridge’s reflection; at sunrise, the lake glows golden—absolutely stunning!🌅
Twenty-Four Bridge: After 4 PM, wear Hanfu and stand on the bridge with the “Twenty-Four Bridge Moonlit Night” stone tablet as the background for instant ancient-style masterpieces!🎑
Changdi Spring Willows: Ride or stroll, capture the willow branches gently brushing the lake surface; wearing light-colored dresses makes photos pop~🌿
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 4-5 hours (enter from the south gate, exit from the north gate)

2. Daming Temple (🎫 30 RMB)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Qiling Pagoda: Climb the pagoda for a panoramic view of Slender West Lake; before 7 AM, use a wide-angle lens to capture the Tyndall effect with sunlight filtering through the eaves for a full atmospheric vibe!☀️
Jianzhen Memorial Hall: During April cherry blossom season, use the ancient cherry tree as a blurred foreground and shoot upward at Qiling Pagoda’s top; Fuji NC filter produces authentic Japanese-style photos!🌸
Pingshan Hall: Frame your shot under the “Fengliu Wan Zai” plaque or capture the symmetrical reflection of Ouyang Xiu’s stone carving corridor for a Zen feel!📜
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 2 hours (visit before evening for fewer crowds and soft light)

3. He Garden (🎫 45 RMB)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Fudao Corridor: Wear Hanfu and stand in the center of the corridor, using the flower window as a frame for a panoramic shot, instantly transforming into a refined lady!🏯
Shuixin Pavilion: At 3 PM, capture light and shadow through the pavilion roof reflecting on the water, or catch swimming fish for lively and healing shots!🐟
Pianshi Mountain House: Stand in front of the rockery and use a wide-angle lens to create a “mirror flower water moon” effect, the pinnacle of Chinese aesthetics!🪨
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 2-3 hours (filming location for “My Fair Princess” and “Wrong Carriage, Right Groom,” full of details!)

4. Dongguan Street (🎫 Free)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Ancient Alley Blue Bricks: Early morning or evening, wear a qipao or modern Chinese style, use the blue brick wall as a background for portraits full of storytelling!🏮
Jiangjia Bridge Dumpling Noodle Shop: Photograph a steaming bowl of dumpling noodles with the “Yangzhou Morning Tea” sign, full of local life atmosphere!🍜
Lantern Wall: At dusk, use lanterns as the foreground to shoot street scenes, instantly creating an amazing atmosphere!🏮
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 2 hours (recommended to visit in segments: morning for morning tea, afternoon for shopping, evening for night views)

5. Pishi Street (🎫 Free)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Yangzhou Big Logo Wall: Wear bright clothes and take check-in photos with the “Yangzhou” characters as the background, simple yet sophisticated!📍
Border Town Bookstore: Photograph a cup of hand-brewed coffee plus ancient book restoration scenes, a must-visit for artsy youth!☕
Weekend Market: Capture handicraft stalls or interact with vendors, full of everyday life vibes!🎨
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 1.5 hours (recommended to visit before evening for soft light and great photos)

6. China Grand Canal Museum (🎫 Free, reservation required 3 days in advance!)

📸 Must-Photograph Spots

Hall 8 “Love of the River”: 360° immersive light and shadow show, shoot silhouettes or interact with the light effects, very high-tech!🌌
Hall 9 “Forbidden City and the Grand Canal”: Wear ancient costumes and stand in front of the red wall for “time-travel” photos, or capture exhibit details for a rich cultural atmosphere!🏯
Bridge outside the museum: Shoot sunset and canal reflections in the evening, absolutely beautiful!🌅
⏰ Suggested Visit Time: 3-4 hours (arrive early to avoid crowds, wait outside in the afternoon for sunset)

🍜 Food Recommendations

Morning Tea: Quyuan Teahouse (jade siu mai, crab roe soup dumplings), Yechun Teahouse (thousand-layer oil cake, shrimp roe wontons)
Snacks: Jiangjia Bridge Dumpling Noodle Shop (dumpling noodles, potstickers), Cucha Danfan (lotus root starch balls), Zhao’s Layered Tangyuan (four-joy tangyuan)
Special Dishes: Yangzhou Fried Rice (with shrimp and ham), Gaoyou Wang Tofu (fresh and rich), Wensi Tofu (amazing knife skills!)
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations

Near Slender West Lake: Yangzhou Guesthouse Building 8 (walking distance to attractions, quiet environment), Huajiantang·Xinchao Li by Slender West Lake (strong design sense)
Near Dongguan Street: Ancient City Blue Brick and Black Tile Courtyard (immersive ink-wash Jiangnan experience), All Seasons Hotel (Wenchang Pavilion branch, convenient transportation)
💡 Practical Tips

Reservation: Grand Canal Museum requires booking 3 days in advance; Slender West Lake/Daming Temple can be booked 1-3 days ahead.
Off-Peak: Popular attractions closed on Mondays; Slender West Lake night tours have fewer people and beautiful views; morning tea recommended before 6:30 AM at Quyuan for queueing.
Transportation: Walking and shared e-bikes are most convenient in the old city; taxi rides between attractions generally under 15 RMB.
Outfit: Hanfu/modern Chinese style/light-colored dresses photograph best; bring coins to toss into Qiling Pagoda wishing pool, shoot slow-motion of coins entering water with backlight!
✨ Follow this guide to easily capture Yangzhou photos that will blow up your social feed!