Recently, I embarked on a journey to the enchanting city of Yangzhou, and it was truly a memorable experience. To ensure a seamless and enjoyable trip for future travelers, I have compiled a detailed travel map and summary of my itinerary. This comprehensive guide will serve as a valuable resource for those planning to visit Yangzhou in the future.
Arriving in Yangzhou:
By High-Speed Rail: Travelers can arrive at Yangzhou Station or Yangzhou East Station and then take a taxi or bus to their hotel.
By Air: The Yangzhou Taizhou Airport offers convenient connections. Upon arrival, travelers can take an airport shuttle or a taxi to their accommodation.
By Self-Drive: Visitors from neighboring cities can enjoy the scenic drive to Yangzhou, offering a unique and enjoyable travel experience.
Popular Attractions in Yangzhou:
☑ Daming Temple: This temple boasts a magnificent qionghua tree in its front yard, with lush foliage and cloud-like blossoms, creating a stunning backdrop for photos.
☑ Slender West Lake: Entering from the south gate, visitors can stroll along the Long Embankment and Spring Willows, enjoying the shady willows lining the lake and the boats cruising on its surface.
☑ He Garden: This garden comprises a rear garden, residential compound, and the unique rockery in the southeastern section.
☑ Ge Garden: Featuring seasonal rockeries representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, this garden showcases exquisite landscape artistry that is truly breathtaking.
☑ Tianning Temple: The corridors on both sides house shops selling antiques and exotic stones, essentially forming a mini antiques market.
☑ Shi Gong Temple: This temple showcases the historical and cultural development of Yangzhou, providing visitors with a deep understanding of its rich heritage.
Practical Travel Tips:
💢 For a traditional Yangzhou breakfast, visitors often frequent restaurants like Yechun, Quyuan, or Yiyuan.
💢 During holidays, Slender West Lake can be quite crowded. Arriving early can ensure a more peaceful experience, and the sunrise with morning mist is particularly beautiful.
💢 The Grand Canal Museum requires reservations for entry. However, if one is only interested in photography, they can capture stunning views from the bridge outside without a reservation.
💢 Yangzhou Airport is located somewhat distantly from the city center, but there are buses available for convenient transportation.
💢 Key attractions at Slender West Lake include the Stone Wall with Cascading Water, Five-Pavilion Bridge, White Pagoda, Twenty-Four Bridges, Xu Garden, and Xiaojinshan Hill.
Delicious Food Guide:
- Crab Meat with Rice
- Yangzhou Fried Rice
- Yangzhou Lion’s Head Meatballs
- Yangzhou Dried Shredded Tofu and Boiled Dried Shredded Tofu
- Yangzhou Jade Shrimp Balls
- Yangzhou Pot Stickers
- Yangzhou University Yogurt
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