Yanan Baby's Detailed Two-Day, One-Night Yangzhou Itinerary

Transportation • High-Speed Rail: Take the high-speed rail to Yangzhou Station or Yangzhou East Station. Yangzhou Station is closer to the city center, while Yangzhou East Station has more frequent trains. After arriving, take a taxi or bus to your hotel. • Airplane: Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport. Take the airport bus or a taxi to the city center. • Car: Self-driving is a convenient option for visitors from surrounding cities. Accommodation Recommendations • Guangling District - Dongguan Street/Wenchang Pavilion Area: Close to Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, and other attractions, but relatively expensive. • Jiangdu District: Affordable hotels with convenient transportation. Taxis can reach various attractions within 15 minutes, offering good value. Itinerary • Day 1: Slender West Lake - Daming Temple - Wenchang Pavilion - Grand Canal Night View ◦ Morning: Visit Slender West Lake, admiring the Long Causeway Spring Willows, Five-Pavilion Bridge, White Pagoda, and Twenty-Four Bridges. Consider a boat tour to enjoy the scenery. ◦ Lunch: Savor Yangzhou cuisine at a restaurant near Slender West Lake, such as Yangzhou fried rice and boiled dried tofu shreds. ◦ Afternoon: Explore Daming Temple, a thousand-year-old Buddhist temple, and admire the Jianzhen Memorial Hall and the Mahavira Hall. ◦ Evening: Visit Wenchang Pavilion, a Yangzhou landmark, take photos, and have dinner nearby. ◦ Night: Stroll along the Grand Canal, enjoying the illuminated night view. Alternatively, take a boat tour for a unique perspective. • Day 2: Ge Garden - Dongguan Street - Pishi Street - He Garden - Grand Canal Museum ◦ Morning: Explore Ge Garden and its seasonal rockeries, experiencing the beauty of different seasons. ◦ Lunch: Enjoy local snacks on Dongguan Street, such as shrimp roe noodles at Jiangjiqiao Dumpling Noodle Shop. ◦ Afternoon: Wander through Dongguan Street, soaking in the historical atmosphere of old Yangzhou, visiting ancient sites and unique shops. Afterward, explore the artistic shops on Pishi Street. ◦ Evening: Visit He Garden, known as the "Best Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty," and admire its covered walkways and horsehead walls. ◦ Night: Visit the Grand Canal Museum (according to your reservation time) to learn about the history and significance of the Grand Canal through precious artifacts and high-tech displays. Food Recommendations • Yangzhou Fried Rice: Made with premium rice, ham, shrimp, eggs, green peas, and other ingredients, it's fluffy, fragrant, and delicious. • Boiled Dried Tofu Shreds: Thinly sliced dried tofu with shredded chicken and bamboo shoots, cooked in flavorful chicken broth. It's smooth and savory. • Stewed Silver Carp Head: A signature dish of Yangzhou's "Three Heads Banquet," featuring tender fish and rich, flavorful broth. • Yangzhou Soup Dumplings: Filled with savory soup, these dumplings are best enjoyed by taking a small bite and sipping the soup first.