Yangzhou Travel Guide

This month, I must make a trip to Yangzhou. The itinerary is as follows: On the first day, visit Daming Temple, Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, Dongguan Street, Caiyi Street, and Wenchang Pavilion. Daming Temple, named after the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song Dynasty, has a history of over 1500 years and is the foremost of the eight famous temples in Yangzhou. It is located at No. 8 East Road of Ping Shan Tang in Shugang, Xingjiang District, with an admission fee of 45 yuan (an additional 26 yuan is required for climbing the Qiling Pagoda). Slender West Lake, in comparison to the famous West Lake in Hangzhou, appears more 'slender', exuding the delicate charm of a southern Yangtze River lady. Twenty-four Bridge: 'On a bright moonlit night by the Twenty-four Bridge, where does the jade person teach to play the flute?' The bridge is 24 meters long, 2.4 meters wide, with 24 columns and 24 steps. Wuting Bridge: 'One of the most beautiful ancient bridges in China', built during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, it combines the grandeur of the north with the grace of the south. It is located at No. 28 Dahongqiao Road in Xingjiang District, with a daytime ticket price of 100 yuan and 120 yuan at night. There is also a West Lake cruise, priced at 45 yuan. Ge Garden, one of the four famous gardens in China, the other three being Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, Beijing's Summer Palace, and Chengde's Mountain Resort. The garden is surrounded by green bamboo, with rockeries in all seasons, presenting a view at every step and fully displaying the beauty of classical gardens. It is located at No. 10 Yanfu East Road in Guangling District, with a ticket price of 50 yuan. Dongguan Street is a historical witness to the development and evolution of Yangzhou city, with a history of 1200 years, and is known as the most representative historical street in Yangzhou. Caiyi Street, a must-visit food street, is filled with a strong local atmosphere. Recommended delicacies include Bajie roasted pig's trotters, Lingbao roujiamo, and Hua Jie stinky tofu. Wenchang Pavilion, as a landmark building of Yangzhou. On the second day, head to Pishi Street, He Garden, and the Grand Canal Museum. Pishi Street, named during the Ming and Qing dynasties for the 'Leather Goods Street', is now a street with a literary and fresh style. Here you can find the popular internet-famous background wall that looks good in any photo, as well as the special Biancheng Bookstore that only sells ancient books. He Garden, also known as 'Jixiao Villa', enjoys the reputation of 'the best garden of the late Qing Dynasty'. Every corner is filled with classical charm. In March, the magnolias in the garden bloom splendidly. It is located at No. 66 Xuningmen Street in Guangling District, with a ticket price of 45 yuan. The Grand Canal Museum is one of the must-visit destinations in Yangzhou. As a newly built museum, it perfectly integrates technology with cultural relics, modernity with history. It is located at No. 1 Yunbo Road in the Southeast New City of Guangling District, Yangzhou, with free admission (but advance reservation is required, and it is closed on Mondays). For accommodation, you can choose to stay near Wenchang Pavilion for convenience in travel and sightseeing (prices near Slender West Lake are slightly higher). For food, Pishi Street offers Duanrong Shaobing, Yangda Yogurt, Memory Fried Shop, Mushroom Hall, Floating Life, Frog Boudoir Secret, Qingmo Research Plant Room, Wu Huo, Juanjuan An, Da You Huoshao, and many other delicacies. On Ankang Road, there are Gaoyou specialty stinky tofu, Ganghui Desserts, Ruanji Roast Duck, Li Guangtou Fried Skewers, and other characteristic snacks.