Visiting Museums Along the Grand Canal

Spending Summer Vacation with Kids, Exploring the Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum 💰Tickets: Free🆓, need to book 7 days in advance on the official account. Weekday tickets are relatively sufficient, but weekends are tight😰. 🕙Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (extended to 18:00 during summer vacation), closed on Mondays. 🚉Transportation Guide: Located in the Sanwan Scenic Area of the Canal, self-driving is recommended. We stayed at the Yangzhou Guesthouse·Sanwan Hotel (Grand Canal Museum Branch), which is right next to the museum, and the shuttle bus is very convenient. ⏳Visiting Time: About 3-4 hours. ✅Must-Experience: Here are a few recommended halls suitable for young children. ❤️Hall 1 - China's World Cultural Heritage: The most popular hall, introducing the history and development of the Grand Canal. If the kids are too young, it's recommended to skip it during the summer as it's too crowded to move or understand. ❤️Hall 2 - Boats on the Canal: We went directly to Hall 2 upon entering, and it wasn't crowded. You need to queue at the entrance, and the number of visitors inside is controlled, providing a good experience. You can board a simulated sand ship and enjoy the seasonal scenery along the way. Kids love it❤️ ❤️Hall 3 - Canal Street Scene: Travel back in time to an ancient street market in a second, with the rooftop sky changing with the time and seasons. There are various shops inside, a post office, and free🆓 stamps to collect. ❤️Hall 6 - Canal Wetland Ecology: Various small fish🐟 and creatures completely captivate the kids❤️ ❤️Hall 7 - Canal Intangible Cultural Heritage: Interactive displays of traditional intangible cultural heritage projects, kids love watching the shadow puppetry inside. ❤️Hall 8 - 360° Holographic Projection: Currently showing the Venice Canal. ❤️Hall 9 - The Forbidden City and the Grand Canal: The big red wall at the entrance is great for photos📸, and kids feel a sense of familiarity when they see the imperial kiln gold bricks from Suzhou! 🍽Dining Recommendations: There are snacks in Hall 3, and dining options on B1 level. There are also restaurants outside the museum with more choices. 📝Tips: There is also an escape room on B1 level, which needs to be booked 7 days in advance. No need to book for very young children.