A Yangzhou Trip in March: A Peach Blossom Guide to Xuyuan for a Fantastic Flower Season!

🌸🌸Spring is the season for flower viewing, and here is a complete guide to peach blossoms in Xuyuan, Yangzhou!🌸🌸 📍Location: Xuyuan, Yangzhou, located at the northern end of the Slender West Lake's Changdi Chunliu, is a dazzling pearl within the Slender West Lake Scenic Area! 🚗🚌Transportation: By car: Navigate to "Slender West Lake Scenic Area." Xuyuan is located within the scenic area, and parking is super convenient! By bus: In the city, take bus routes 9, tourist special line, tourist sightseeing bus, 6, 17, 29, 37, 62, 99, or 103 to the "Slender West Lake (Hongqiao Fang)" station and walk to reach the destination. Remember to check the bus schedule in advance so you don't miss the beautiful scenery! By taxi: Directly locate "South Gate of Slender West Lake Scenic Area." Avoid tour buses and depart before 7:00 AM to enjoy a peaceful spring time. 🌸Peach Blossom Viewing Guide: Best viewing period: March 15 to April 10. During this time, the peach blossoms in Xuyuan are in full bloom and breathtaking! Top photo spots: Stone bridge in front of Tingli Hall: Shoot peach blossoms, flying eaves, and flowing water in the same frame from a low angle—simply stunning! Chuncao Pond Eaves Gallery: Wear Hanfu and hold an oil-paper umbrella to take silhouette photos. The best lighting is before 9:00 AM! Shufeng Hall West Window: Take photos of peach blossoms peeking through the window from indoors. Bring a book as a prop for a literary vibe! Avoid the crowds: Tour groups gather between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. It is recommended to arrive early or after 4:30 PM to take photos against the light when there are fewer people and the scenery is beautiful! 🏞️Things to Do: Stroll through the garden: Stroll along the winding paths, admire the simple and elegant pavilions and towers, and feel the weight of history. The yellow stone-stacked lotus pond, the bluestone bridge, the Yang Gong Stone Tablet Pavilion... every spot is a scenic view! Cultural exploration: Xuyuan houses a large number of precious cultural relics, such as the iron wok, a water-suppressing artifact from the Xiao Liang period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Iron Wok Stele Inscription from the Republic of China period. The Phoebe zhennan canopy in the main hall and the late Qing Dynasty rosewood antique floor mirror are also must-sees! Parent-child interaction: Bring your children to fly kites and blow bubbles on the lawn of Xuyuan and enjoy family time. You can also look for small animals in the garden together and let your children get close to nature. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Inside the garden: Don't buy cherry blossom ice cream in the garden! The 1757 Food Street to the right of the exit is cheaper! Surrounding area: A must-try for morning tea is Yechun Teahouse. Crab roe soup dumplings and thousand-layer oil cakes are signature dishes! There are also hidden menu items such as Lotus Charm and Four Joy Lotus Seed Balls waiting for you to try! Late-night snack surprise: Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land on Wangyue Road offers delicious peach blossom wine and mirror box tofu! 📸Take photos: There are many beautiful sceneries in the park. Remember to record this wonderful moment with your camera and share it with your friends! 🌈Warm reminder: Although this is mainly a natural scenic area, please pay attention to environmental protection and protect our home while visiting!