[2025 Yangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Tang City Site (Updated May)

The Tangcheng Site Museum was established in 1979 as a specialized museum dedicated to the protection of the Tangcheng Site in Yangzhou, the collection and preservation of Tang Dynasty cultural relics, and the study of the history and culture of Yangzhou during the Tang Dynasty. The museum is located in the southwest corner of the Tang Yacheng Site, on the former site of Emperor Yang of Sui's palace. It houses more than 300 pieces of various cultural relics unearthed in Yangzhou from the Tang Dynasty, including ceramics, bronzes, and gold and silver wares. Representative stone carvings include octagonal stone pillars inscribed with inscriptions by Du You, the Tang Dynasty Huainan Jiedushi, and Ruan Yuan, a Qing Dynasty Grand Scholar; the Tang Sanzhe Stele, inscribed with paintings by Wu Daozi, poems by Li Bai, and calligraphy by Yan Zhenqing, three famous artists of the Tang Dynasty; a Buddhist stone carving Jingchuang unearthed from the Tang Huizhao Temple, with all eight sides engraved with the "Buddha Top Zunsheng Dharani Sutra Preface," as well as some stone statues; ceramic cultural relics, which bring together ceramics from various kilns in the Tang Dynasty, including Yue ware celadon, Xing ware white porcelain, Tang Sancai, Changsha kiln, Mise porcelain, monochrome glaze, and two-color glaze, especially Tang blue and white porcelain unearthed in Yangzhou. The varieties include cups, plates, bowls, dishes, pots, Meng, cans, etc. Among the bronze collections, Tang Dynasty bronze mirrors are the most prominent, including seahorse grape mirrors, moon palace flying dragon mirrors, and flower and bird mirrors. The collection of wooden objects includes Tang dugout canoes, coffins of Lu Derou from the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties, and various furniture from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The academic research results of Tangcheng in Yangzhou are outstanding. In 1984, with the discovery of the South Gate Site of Tang Luocheng, the long-standing problem of the southern boundary of Tang Luocheng was solved. In 1986, the archaeological research of the Tangcheng Site in Yangzhou was listed as a national key research project, and its achievements won the National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in 1993, the Nomination Award for the National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in 1995, and the National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries during the "Eighth Five-Year Plan" period. In addition, the museum focuses on the historical and cultural research of Jianzhen, Cui Zhiyuan and other foreign exchanges in Yangzhou during the Tang Dynasty. Cui Zhiyuan, a friendly envoy from Silla. Cui Zhiyuan was from Silla (now South Korea). He came to Tang Dynasty to study at the age of 12, and was admitted as a Jinshi in Tang Binggong at the age of 18, and served as an official in the Tang Dynasty. At the end of the Tang Dynasty, he came to Yangzhou and served in Huainan, and was awarded the positions of Secretary, Dutong Patrol Officer, and Official Post Patrol Officer. He was diligent in government affairs, participated in military affairs and the construction of Tangcheng, and wrote a large number of official documents and forms, and wrote "Huang Chao Shu" which was widely recited in the world. There are twenty volumes of "Guiyuan Writing Collection". In 884, he left Yangzhou and returned to his country. After returning to China, he actively spread Han culture and was known as the "Ancestor of Eastern Literature". The exhibition introduces his achievements in Yangzhou with detailed historical materials, pictures and cultural relics, and praises this friendly envoy from Silla.

Who can relate?! My 5-year-old transformed into a literary scholar in March Yangzhou 😭 Reciting ancient poems on a painted boat, riding e-bikes under cherry blossoms, discovering secret sauces at night markets... Here's my tested strategy to avoid crowds 👇 🏯【3-Day Itinerary】 ✅𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Slender West Lake exclusive tour > Quyu Restaurant soup dumplings > Cherry blossom viewing at Jianzheng Avenue > Evening tour at Erfen Mingyue Building ✅𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Treasure hunt at He Garden > Rock maze exploration at Ge Garden > Food adventure at Caiyi Street > Sunset chase at Sanwan Park ✅𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Grand Canal Museum > Learn to make Huoshao at Ganquan Road > Pack 10 boxes of pastries before departure 🌸【3 Must-Visit Spots】 1️⃣ Slender West Lake - Dawn Hunter Rush to Fishing Platform at 6:30! Have the lake to yourself for perfect shots of Five Pavilion Bridge + White Pagoda, let kids play "Flower Poetry Game" in hanfu, collect 5 plum blossoms for a boat song performance 🛶 Last chance to see plum blossoms at Meihua Wu, let kids arrange "Spring" with flower petals - super rewarding! 2️⃣ Jianzheng Avenue - Cherry Blossom Chase by E-bike Rent a family e-bike and head to library's west side! Catch falling cherry blossoms under the tunnel, teach kids to make bookmarks with petals caught in hoodies 🌸 Play "Cherry Blossom 100m Race" along the Ancient Canal, reward with Qingdou's cheese cup at finish line 🍮 3️⃣ Erfen Mingyue Building - Night Mystery Game Wait at Moon Gate at 19:00 for lights! Buy Tuanxi pastries as props, bring flashlights for "Poetry Treasure Hunt" 📜 Find 10 ancient poem fragments hidden in courtyard corners, exchange for limited edition lacquer badge! 🥟【Kid's Food Guide】 ▪️ Quyu Teahouse: Drink crab roe soup dumplings with straws ▪️ Fan Ji Huoshao: Ask for mini versions, let kids wrap fillings ▪️ Shuangdong Restaurant: Learn deboning soft-shell fish, kids can help ▪️ Caiyi Street Bajie Pork Trotters: Ask for "Grandma's Special" sweet-spicy sauce ▪️ Tuanxi: Persimmon Good Fortune Cake for afternoon tea, delicious and photogenic 🎭【Hidden Family Activities】 ➔ Magnolia sketching at He Garden 2nd floor: Staff provides rice paper ➔ Bamboo shadow printing at Ge Garden: Find "four seasons" in rock crevices ➔ Shadow play bridge at Sanwan Park: Create shadow puppet effects with phone ➔ Huoshao DIY on Ganquan Road: Master teaches dough kneading ⚠️【Hard-learned Tips】 ❗️Choose stroller with good climbing ability! Regular wheels won't work on stone paths ❗️Walk He Garden rock maze backwards! Get empty shots for martial arts style photos ❗️Bring hanfu accessories! Rental prices triple near scenic spots ❗️Can't book Grand Canal Museum? Try Tang City Ruins to feed koi instead ❗️Bring wet wipes for night market wonton stalls! Grandma's sauce tends to splash When your child recites "Misty flowers in March in Yangzhou" under cherry blossoms, when they hold up their handmade Huoshao saying "This is Li Bai's favorite" - that's when you know this trip was worth it! Save this guide and unlock spring beauty in Jiangnan with your little ones!

Yangzhou is a famous cultural city with a long history, known for its exquisite gardens, rich cuisine, and unique Huaiyang culture. 🎟Tickets: Ge Garden CNY 50/person 🚌Transportation: After getting off the high-speed train, take the subway, taxi, or bus to the hotel. ✈️Flights: Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, then take a bus or subway to the hotel. 🚙Self-driving: Convenient transportation, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou. 🍪Food Recommendations Yangzhou Fried Rice, Dazhu Gansi, Crab Meat Lion's Head... Day 1: Slender West Lake—Daming Temple—Memorial Hall of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou Dongguan Street (Night Tour) Day 2: Ge Garden—He Garden—Double Museum—Yangzhou 486 Intangible Cultural Heritage Cluster Day 3: Tang City Ruins Museum—Zhuyuwan Scenic Area—Stroll through the Old Streets and Alleys of Yangzhou 🎈Check-in Attractions 1. Slender West Lake A landmark attraction in Yangzhou, stroll along the lakeside and feel the poetic charm of "Going to Yangzhou in March when the flowers are in bloom." 2. Daming Temple With a long history and a quiet environment, it is a frequent destination for literati and scholars. 3. Memorial Hall of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou Learn about the art and life stories of the "Eight Eccentrics" of the Yangzhou School of Painting. 4. Dongguan Street The most representative historical block in Yangzhou, with bright lights at night and a wide variety of snacks and handicrafts. 5. Ge Garden Famous for its four-season rockeries, it showcases the essence of Chinese garden art. 6. He Garden Also known as Jixiao Villa, it is famous for its corridors and four "World's First" garden art features, renowned both at home and abroad. 7. Yangzhou 486 Intangible Cultural Heritage Cluster Experience traditional Yangzhou handicrafts, such as paper-cutting, lacquerware, jade carving, etc. 8. Tang City Ruins Museum Explore the historical relics of Yangzhou as an important city in the Tang Dynasty. 9. Zhuyuwan Scenic Area With beautiful natural scenery, it is a great place to get close to nature and relax. 10. Old Streets and Alleys of Yangzhou Stroll through the old streets and alleys, and feel the tranquility and simplicity.

#SeptemberTravelSupportEvent This is the Dangseong Historic Site in Yangju. The Samjeol Stele is on display here. Since Samjeol is mentioned in Korean history books, it was great to come with children and study history. It was easy to understand because it was explained in detail in Korean.

#September Travel Support Event This is where the Jeong Mong-ju Monument is located in Yangzhou, China. There are many exhibition halls related to Koreans at the Yangzhou Tangcheng Historic Site. You can think of this as one of them. There weren't many people because I visited on a weekday afternoon, so it was nice to be able to look around freely.

#September Travel Support Event This is a Tang Dynasty site in Yangzhou, China. The Tang Dynasty city walls are preserved as they were, and there are several exhibition buildings inside. There is also an exhibition of Choi Chi-won, a famous Korean! It was nice to be able to see the exhibits in a cool atmosphere when you enter the building exhibition hall.

#SeptemberTravelSupportEvent This is the Tang Dynasty ruins in Yangzhou, China. Here, you can see the Tang Dynasty Buddhist temple. It felt different when you saw it in person than in the pictures. It was amazing that the Tang Dynasty Buddhist temple was preserved as it was despite the passage of time. It was a great tourist destination with a lot to see and good explanations.

#SeptemberTravelSupportEvent While traveling in China, I went to a historical site where I could spend some leisurely time. There weren't many people there, so it was good to visit on a weekday or a weekend. It was also good to visit with children, and since there were explanations in Korean, the children enjoyed the tour as well.

#SeptemberTravelSupportEvent This is the Tangcheng Relics Museum in Yangzhou, China. When you enter, you will see steles. Each steles has a meaning, so it is fun to look at. There are explanations in Korean and English as well as Chinese, so it is a good place to visit without a guide.

#September Travel Support Event This is the Tang Dynasty Historic Site in Yangzhou, China. There is an exhibition hall dedicated to two great Koreans. So there was a monument commemorating the exchange between Korea and China. And there were statues sent as gifts from Korea all over the place. As a Korean, I enjoyed visiting and spending time there! It was meaningful.

#September Travel Support Event This is the Tangcheng Ruins Museum in Yangzhou, China. It could be said to be a museum for Koreans. If Koreans visit Yangzhou, I hope they stop by. That's because there is an exhibition hall dedicated to our country's Choi Chi-won! There are explanations in Korean for Koreans, so please visit.

Address: Pingshantang East Road, Yangzhou, Jiangsu. The Tang City Ruins is a famous attraction in Yangzhou. Here, you can feel the style of Yangzhou City in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. An important point is that this is the memorial place of Cui Zhiyuan, an important historical figure in the cultural exchange between China and South Korea during the Sui and Tang Dynasties. If you have time, you can come and have a look. There is a Tang City Ruins Museum in the scenic area. There are not many tourists, the vegetation is lush, and it is suitable for walking around. You can also climb the city tower and overlook the surrounding scenery. It's great!