I just came back from Yangzhou, and I don't recommend going in January.
Hi everyone! 👋 Yangzhou in winter is like a light ink painting, with a unique charm of coldness and beauty. I just came back from there, and I'm going to share the winter treasure play in Yangzhou with you!
🌆Yangzhou Impression
Yangzhou, a cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years, is full of the gentleness and delicacy of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The slender West Lake is winding and winding, and the garden scenery on both sides is scattered; the bluestone road in Dongguan Street carries the traces of time, and the antique shops exude the fireworks of the world. Although Yangzhou in winter is less colorful, it is more peaceful and distant, which makes people slow down and savor the unique charm of this city.
🚗Transportation Guide
✈️Plane: You can fly to Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport first, and there is a bus to Yangzhou city from the airport, which is convenient and fast; you can also choose to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, and then take a high-speed train or car to Yangzhou, there are many trains, about 1 hour drive.
🚄High-speed train: Yangzhou East Station is the main high-speed train station, with convenient transportation in the station, including buses, taxis and other travel options. Some buses in the city support Alipay or WeChat ride code payment, and you can also download the "Yangzhou Bus" APP to scan the code to ride, making it easy to get to various attractions.
🗺Travel Route
Day1: Slender West Lake - Daming Temple - Dongguan Street - Ge Garden
Day2: He Garden - Pi Market Street - Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum - Sanwan Wetland Park
Day3: Cornel Bay Scenic Area - Return to Wenchang Pavilion Business District (shopping, dining)
🌟Must-see attractions
1. Slender West Lake: The slender West Lake in winter is like a light ink painting, with sparkling waves on the lake and willow trees on both sides of the lake, although the green has faded, the willow branches sway in the cold wind, with a different view. The Five Pavilion Bridge, the Twenty-four Bridge and other attractions are even more beautiful in the snow, as if traveling back to ancient times, making people intoxicated.
2. Daming Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, solemn and solemn. The buildings in the temple are scattered, the incense is lingering, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou city when you climb the Qiling Tower. In winter, the red walls and white snow in the temple contrast with each other, making it especially peaceful and harmonious, giving people a moment of peace of mind.
3. Dongguan Street: A street full of historical charm, with various traditional Yangzhou snacks, handicraft stores and old brand stores on both sides of the street. Here you can taste the local food of Yangzhou and feel the atmosphere of Yangzhou's market life, and the night of Dongguan Street is even more lively and prosperous with its bright lights.
4. Ge Garden: The garden is famous for its bamboo and stone, with green bamboo and exquisite rockery. The bamboo in winter is still green and tall, contrasting with the ancient buildings in the garden, showing the unique beauty of the garden. Walking in the garden, it is like being in a quiet world, feeling the elegant life of the ancients.
5. He Garden: Known as the "First Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty", the architecture is unique, combining Chinese and Western styles. The corridors, pavilions, rockeries, ponds and other landscapes in the garden are scattered, with a view at every step. Especially the rockery of the stone house, in the winter sun, the light and shadow are mottled, full of artistic atmosphere.
6. Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum: It shows the history and culture of the Grand Canal and the customs and customs along the canal in an all-round way. The museum has a rich and varied exhibition, which allows people to have an in-depth understanding of the charm of the Grand Canal through multimedia and physical displays, and is a good place to increase knowledge and take photos.
7. Sanwan Wetland Park: This is the ecological green lung of Yangzhou city, the park is quiet and beautiful in winter, the reeds by the river sway with the wind, and flocks of migratory birds perch here. Stroll along the river, enjoy the natural beauty, breathe the fresh air, and feel the vitality and energy of nature.
Practical Guide
🎫Tickets: Slender West Lake, Daming Temple, Ge Garden, He Garden, Cornel Bay Scenic Area and other attractions require tickets, which can be purchased online in advance for a certain discount. Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum is free, but you need to make an appointment in advance.
🕙Opening hours: The opening hours of each attraction are different, generally open at 8 or 9 a.m. and stop entering the park at 4 or 5 p.m., but the specific time may be adjusted according to the season and holidays, so it is recommended to check the official website or call in advance.
🍱Food Recommendations
1. Yangzhou Fried Rice: The rice is clear and the side dishes are rich and varied, with ham, eggs, shrimp, green beans, etc. The fried rice is golden in color, fragrant, rich in taste, salty and fragrant, and every bite can feel the freshness of the ingredients, which is one of the signature dishes of Yangzhou and makes people never get tired of eating it.
2. Fuchun Tea House Morning Tea: The representative of Yangzhou morning tea, with three Ding buns, thousand layer oil cake, jadeite siu mai, etc. The three Ding buns are full of filling and delicious; the thousand layer oil cake is soft, glutinous, sweet and distinct; the jadeite siu mai is green in color and fragrant in taste. With a cup of fragrant tea, slowly taste, feel the leisurely life of Yangzhou people, the taste is authentic, and people will never forget it.
3. Lion's Head: The meat is fresh and tender, fat but not greasy, and melts in the mouth. Made with pork, it is delicate in texture and rich in flavor. The steamed lion's head retains the original flavor of the ingredients, while the braised lion's head is more flavorful, and both methods are delicious.
4. Big Boiled Dry Silk: The dry silk is cut as thin as hair, with shrimp, ham, mushrooms and other ingredients, and cooked with chicken soup. The soup is rich and delicious, and the dry silk absorbs the essence of the soup, making it smooth and delicious, and is a traditional dish that tests the chef's knife skills and cooking skills, and is very enjoyable to eat.
5. Dongguan Street Mahua: A specialty snack of Dongguan Street, the mahua is crispy and sweet. There are many flavors to choose from, such as original, sweet and salty, and they are made and sold on the spot, steaming hot. Take a bite, "crunch" sound, is a delicious snack when shopping, loved by tourists.
6. Lotus Root Powder Balls: The appearance is round and smooth, and the filling is sweet. The outer skin is made of lotus root powder, wrapped with sesame, peanuts, walnuts and other fillings, and the cooked balls are crystal clear, soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, with a strong lotus root fragrance, which is a traditional dessert in Yangzhou, and eating a bowl makes you feel warm inside.
🏨Hotel Accommodation
1. Hotels near Slender West Lake: Recommended Yangzhou Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort, with a superior location, located on the shore of Slender West Lake, with beautiful surroundings. The hotel has hot spring facilities, so you can soak in the hot spring after a day of playing to relax your body and mind. The rooms are elegantly decorated and well-equipped, and some rooms offer views of the Slender West Lake, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable stay.
2. Hotels near Dongguan Street: Yangzhou Dongguan Street Mercure Hotel is close to Dongguan Street, making it easy to get around. The hotel's design incorporates elements of Yangzhou's traditional culture, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with attentive service. There are many delicious foods around, so you can easily taste the local food of Yangzhou and feel the lively atmosphere of Yangzhou.
3. Hotels near Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum: Yangzhou Greenland Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is close to the Grand Canal Museum, with convenient transportation and complete facilities. The rooms have a wide view and modern and simple decoration, providing a comfortable resting environment for your trip to Yangzhou and making it easy to visit various attractions.
💡Tips
1. The temperature in Yangzhou is low in winter, so remember to bring warm clothes such as thick coats, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. to keep warm, especially when visiting outdoor attractions such as Slender West Lake.
2. The food in Yangzhou is sweet, so if you can't eat sweet food, you can communicate with the waiter in advance and ask them to adjust the taste.
3. When visiting Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum, you should make an appointment in advance to avoid the peak of people flow, and at the same time, you should follow the rules of the museum and take care of the cultural relics and exhibition facilities.
Guys, Yangzhou in winter is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil, so hurry up and arrange it! 💕
I went in December, and the temperature dropped sharply. Although it lacked the bright sunshine of March, the scenery in the scenic area was beautifully arranged, like a series of ink wash paintings. The photos turned out great; every shot was a masterpiece, especially the fiery red maple leaves 🍁, which were stunning.
I visited Slender West Lake once, and I highly recommend the wild ducks 🦆; they're a unique feature of the lake. However, it lacks some historical and cultural elements, and the ticket price is a bit too expensive.
I never imagined the willow branches could be so verdant in December. Willow leaves fluttered along both banks of the Slender West Lake, while the dawn redwoods near the East Gate were a vibrant red. The entire scenic area looked like a spilled palette of colors. 🎨 As the saying goes, "Go down to Yangzhou in the third month of spring," but I say the Slender West Lake in autumn is truly unparalleled! 🍁🍂
Came here on April 24, 2024. Slender West Lake is the most famous scenic spot in Yangzhou. There is no need to elaborate on how beautiful it is. I would like to share some experience of visiting for your reference. 1. Don't miss the statue of Li Bai outside the South Gate. The immortal poet's sentence "Yangzhou in March with fireworks" has brought Yangzhou to fame for thousands of years. Not far from the South Gate of the Slender West Lake Scenic Area, there is a statue of Li Bai drinking and reciting poems, which is especially suitable for taking photos and checking in. The specific location of the statue is near Yechun (Dahongqiao Road Store), and across a small bridge is the South Gate of the Slender West Lake Scenic Area. 2. After entering the South Gate, you can consider taking a cruise. The Slender West Lake Scenic Area is very large, and it is very physically demanding to visit it all. Fortunately, there is a cruise ship as soon as you enter the South Gate. The end point of this cruise ship is Xichun Terrace next to the Twenty-Four Bridges, which is almost the center of the entire scenic area. It is relatively close in all directions, and the scenery along the way from the South Gate to Xichun Terrace is very good. You can take a general look first, and then visit it when you have time and energy. 3. The best shooting spots for the Lotus calyx bridge (Wuting Bridge) are Fuzhuang and Diaoyutai. There is no doubt that the Lotus calyx bridge is the most representative scenic spot in the Slender West Lake. The entire bridge is very large, so there are many tourists, and it is difficult to take ideal tourist photos. After actual measurement, we found two places. One is on the pile of rocks near the Lotus calyx bridge in the northwest corner of Fuzhuang. There is a small place to stand here, so everyone should pay attention to safety. Diaoyutai uses the perspective of the door opening to take pictures of the "round fan painting" effect, which is also introduced in many guides. 4. Don't miss the luxury self-driving boat. The luxury self-driving boat is on both sides of Fuzhuang. The water surface area that allows self-driving boats to enter in the scenic area is very large. You can approach many major attractions from the water. More importantly, you can take many unique and clean photos on the water, and you don't have to worry about other tourists around you. Taking a boat can also be used as a means of rest, killing two birds with one stone. The cost is 200 yuan/hour + deposit 400 yuan, and renting for one hour is basically enough. Finally, let me summarize the tour route I recommend: Li Bai Statue (Dahongqiao Road) - enter from the South Gate, board a cruise ship - take a boat to visit the scenery along the way (including: Changdi Chunliu, Xu Garden, Xiaojinshan, Lian'e Bridge, White Pagoda, Linglong Flower World, etc.), get off the boat at Xichuntai - visit the northern attractions of the scenic area (including: North District Stele Gallery, Jingxiang Book House, General Xiao Li's Picture Book, Wangchun Tower, White Pagoda Qingyun, Wanhua Garden) - return to Fuzhuang, take tourist photos of Lian'e Bridge - take a rest on the luxury self-driving boat + take exclusive tourist photos - go ashore to visit the southern attractions, and you can go to Diaoyutai to take tourist photos of Lian'e Bridge as appropriate - leave from the South Gate.
Stepping into the Slender West Lake is like stepping into a poetic world. The scenery here is charming, combining the charm of the beauty of the south and the majesty of the north. The Slender West Lake is thin and slender, and the clear water is like a flexible ribbon, fluttering in the wind, freely retracting and expanding. Famous gardens and scenic spots are like bright pearls, scattered on both sides of the clear water. Walking in it is like slowly unfolding a beautiful Chinese painting scroll, and every step has different poetic meanings.
Yangzhou Slender West Lake, picturesque, 24 bridges, Xichuntai, Wuting Bridge, Poetry and Painting Corridor, Xiaojinshan, Xuyuan... Everywhere is the scenery, beautiful. Walking on the shore of Slender West Lake, I was not only impressed by the natural beauty here, but also by the history and culture here. Slender West Lake is not only a scenic spot, but also a treasure trove carrying Yangzhou's deep cultural heritage. Every attraction and building here contains rich historical stories and cultural connotations.
The fireworks in March in Yangzhou are real, and the people are also real... After more than ten years, the Slender West Lake is still beautiful and makes people linger~ 📌You must take a boat when you come to Yangzhou, the scenery is so beautiful! From the Imperial Wharf, choose Route 2 on the right side of Figure 3 to go directly to Xu Garden in the Slender West Lake Scenic Area. The boat ride takes about 40 minutes and will start when it is full (6 people/boat, business hours: 8:00-17:00). Because it is directly to the scenic area, you must buy a ticket to the Slender West Lake! (Buying tickets online one day in advance can save 5 yuan, there is no discount on the day) 📌Passing by the Bonsai Garden, free ticket! If you are interested, you can go and have a look (it is not in the Slender West Lake Scenic Area). 📌There is free mineral water on the boat. 📌You can rent an electric boat in the Slender West Lake Scenic Area, 200/hour (can seat 5 people)... It's not cost-effective for one person, so forget it~ 📌You must not miss the cultural and creative ice cream at Wuting Bridge (Figure 1) when passing by, milk flavor, only 18! Cheaper than Jinshan Temple and Chengdu Panda Base, and delicious! 📌Figures 10 and 11 are both Twenty-Four Bridges, which are also the iconic attractions of Slender West Lake! The second floor of Figure 11 feels like you can see the panoramic view of Slender West Lake, but it has been transformed into a teahouse, 80/person. You can't go upstairs without drinking tea... 📌Figure 12 is the Yang School Bonsai Museum, which is full of bonsai (green plants) with a long age, which are taken care of by special people, and there are no flowers... 📌I have been to Slender West Lake 3 times (2 times in March with fireworks (including this time), and 1 time in the middle of winter, which was quite bleak). The first time I insisted on entering from the south gate and exiting from the north gate (Slender West Lake is north-south, and most attractions are close to the south gate), and there are still surprises! For example, the Canying Villa, the miniature landscape garden of the water system, and many flower settings~ 📌The magnolias (Figure 5, Figure 6) have already withered a little, it would be better if we went earlier! 📌The sightseeing bus in the scenic area is a bit of a rip-off, with 20 people on and off, and you can't just sit there on the same day.
The flower pavilion is located in the Slender West Lake Scenic Area of Yangzhou. The flower banquet pavilion is in the southwest of Wanhuayuan. It is a hexagonal imitation Song-style building with a heavy spire and a potion around the pavilion. There is a bronze sculpture of "four-phase flower banquet" next to the pavilion. The sculpture of "Four-sided Flower Banquet" under the pavilion is lifelike. Shen Kuo "Mengxi Bi Talk" records that during the Northern Song Dynasty Qing Dynasty, Han Yu out of Yangzhou, the backyard of the official department planted a potion, a flower each of the four potions, red petals on the upper and lower sides, and a circle of yellow potions in the middle, called "Golden Belt Surrounding". Legend has it that the place where this flower occurs will be released by the prime minister. Han Xu invited Wang Xu, Wang Anshi and Chen Shengzhi to enjoy flowers and drink in Yangzhou, each flowering one flower. In the past 30 years, the four people have been prime ministers of the Northern Song Dynasty, so the story of the "four-phase flower" has been circulated to this day.