Yangzhou Slender West Lake Travel Guide

📍 Address: No. 28 Dahongqiao Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province ⭐ Scenic Level: National 5A Tourist Attraction 1. Transportation Guide🚗 • Self-driving: Navigate to "Slender West Lake Scenic Area", there is a parking lot nearby (parking spaces are limited during peak season, it is recommended to arrive early). • Public transportation: • Yangzhou Railway Station: Take Tourist Line 1/2 directly. • Downtown: Take Bus No. 4, 5, 6, 17, 29, etc. • Taxi/Online car-hailing: About CNY 15-20 from downtown. 2. Tickets and Opening Hours🎫 • Tickets: • Peak season (March-December): CNY 100 for adults, half price for students/seniors over 60. • Off-season (January-February): CNY 60 for adults. • Combo ticket recommendation: Slender West Lake + Daming Temple combo ticket is about CNY 150, or Yangzhou attraction package (including Ge Garden, He Garden, etc.). • Opening hours: • Peak season: 7:00-18:00 (night tour is open until 21:00, summer only). • Off-season: 7:30-17:30. 3. Must-see Attractions🌟 1. Five Pavilion Bridge (Lotus Bridge): A landmark of Yangzhou, with five pavilions on the bridge and beautiful reflections in the lake. 2. Twenty-four Bridge: The origin of "Twenty-four Bridge Moonlit Night", small and exquisite, suitable for taking photos. 3. White Pagoda: Built in imitation of the White Pagoda in Beihai, Beijing, a classic view with the Five Pavilion Bridge. 4. Diaoyutai: Borrow the view of the lakeside pavilion and the White Pagoda, a must-visit for photography. 5. Long Dike Spring Willow: Peach blossoms and willows in spring, a picturesque walk. 6. Xichun Terrace: A high point on the west bank of the lake, overlooking the panoramic view. 4. Recommended Tour Routes🚶 • Half-day tour (3-4 hours): Enter from the west gate → Long Dike Spring Willow → Xu Garden → Xiaojin Mountain → Diaoyutai → Five Pavilion Bridge → White Pagoda → Twenty-four Bridge → Exit from the north gate. • One-day tour (in-depth experience): Enter from the south gate → Bonsai Museum → Xu Garden → Boating on the lake → Five Pavilion Bridge → Lunch (teahouse in the scenic area) → White Pagoda → Xichun Terrace → Twenty-four Bridge → Night tour (optional in summer). 5. Special Experiences🎊 • Boating on the lake: • Hand-rowed boat (CNY 40-50/person): Boatwoman's explanation, immersive experience of Jiangnan charm. • Electric boat (CNY 80/boat/hour): Suitable for families. • Night tour of Slender West Lake (summer only): Light show, water curtain performance, ancient style performance (ticket is about CNY 120, entry after 18:30). • Yangzhou morning tea: "Yechun Teahouse" or "Quyuan Teahouse" near the scenic area, taste crab roe soup dumplings, thousand-layer oil cake. 6. Seasonal Highlights🌼 • Spring (March-May): International Flower Festival, Qionghua, peach blossoms, and cherry blossoms in full bloom. • Summer (June-August): Lotus flowers in full bloom, brilliant night tour lights. • Autumn (September-November): Fragrant osmanthus, golden ginkgo. • Winter (December-February): Poetic snow scene, quiet and peaceful with few people. 7. Recommended Nearby Attractions🌄 • Daming Temple (opposite the north gate of Slender West Lake): Climb Qiling Tower to overlook the panoramic view of Yangzhou. • Ge Garden/He Garden: One of the four famous gardens in China, experience the garden art of salt merchants' mansions. • Dongguan Street: Visit time-honored brands and taste snacks (recommended Huangqiao sesame seed cake, lotus root powder balls). 8. Notes⚠️ 1. Wear comfortable sports shoes, as there is a long walking distance in the scenic area. 2. Prevent mosquitoes in summer, bring a light jacket in spring and autumn. 3. Night tour requires a separate ticket, check the performance time in advance. 4. The price of food and beverage in the scenic area is relatively high, you can bring your own snacks. Practical Tips📌 • Accommodation: "Yangzhou Guest House" or "Yinju Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort Hotel" near Slender West Lake is recommended. • Food: Must-try Yangzhou fried rice, Wensi tofu soup, lion's head. • Specialty: Xie Fuchun fragrant powder, Sanhe Sumei pickles, Yangzhou lacquerware. Best travel season: March-May (March of fireworks), September-November (cool autumn). Avoid the peak period of the Golden Week, and visit in the early morning or evening for a quieter experience!