Yangzhou: A Thousand-Year-Old Ancient City, a Brilliant Pearl of the Poetic and Picturesque Jiangnan

📍Detailed Address:
Located in central Jiangsu Province, on the northern bank of the Yangtze River and the southern end of the Jianghuai Plain, at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal.

🌟Highlights:
Yangzhou is a historic and cultural city with over 2,500 years of city history. Slender West Lake is a lakeside garden blooming all year round, Ge Garden is famous for its seasonal rockeries, and He Garden is renowned for its "World's First Corridor" covered walkway. Additionally, the ancient Grand Canal of Yangzhou, Dongguan Street historic district, and others showcase canal culture and the ancient city’s charm. The China Grand Canal Museum is a modern comprehensive museum integrating cultural relic protection, scientific research, exhibitions, and leisure experiences.

💰Average Cost:
Slender West Lake ticket: 100 RMB. Ge Garden peak season: 45 RMB, off-season: 30 RMB. He Garden peak season: 45 RMB, off-season: 30 RMB. Daming Temple ticket: 45 RMB. Yangzhou Ancient Grand Canal, Dongguan Street historic district, and China Grand Canal Museum are free to enter.

🕙Opening Hours:
Slender West Lake: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Ge Garden day session: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, night session: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. He Garden peak season: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, off-season: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Daming Temple: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

📝Tips:
Yangzhou is famous for its morning tea; you can visit Yechun Teahouse, Fuchun Teahouse, and others to taste specialties like crab roe boiled dried tofu and three-diced steamed buns. Some attractions, such as Slender West Lake and the China Grand Canal Museum, require advance reservations, which must be made 7 days in advance. When touring, you can choose to walk, take a boat, or ride the scenic area’s electric carts. Accommodation around Slender West Lake is convenient.

Post by veridian_5467 | Oct 26, 2025