"A single magnolia, white as jade, steals the spring of Slender West Lake"

🌟Must-See Attractions 1. Five-Pavilion Bridge (Lotus Bridge): A Yangzhou landmark, with five pavilions connected on the bridge. On Mid-Autumn night, you can enjoy the view of "fifteen bridge holes framing the bright moon." 2. Twenty-Four Bridge: Named after Du Mu's poem "Bright Moon Night on the Twenty-Four Bridge," the white marble bridge and its reflection in the water create a picturesque scene. 3. White Pagoda: Modeled after the White Pagoda in Beihai Park, Beijing, it is said to be built "overnight" by a salt merchant, according to legend. 4. Xu Garden and Little Golden Hill: Xu Garden is exquisite and elegant, while Little Golden Hill offers a panoramic view of the lake and features the "Stalactite Bonsai" wonder. 5. Fishing Terrace: A classic example of framing scenery, it cleverly frames the Five-Pavilion Bridge and the White Pagoda. 🗺️Suggested Routes •Half-Day Highlights Tour (3–4 hrs): South Gate > Spring Willows on the Long Causeway > Xu Garden > Little Golden Hill > Fishing Terrace > Five-Pavilion Bridge > White Pagoda > Twenty-Four Bridge > Exit via North/West Gate. •One-Day In-Depth Tour: South Gate > Spring Willows on the Long Causeway > Xu Garden > Little Golden Hill > Fishing Terrace > Five-Pavilion Bridge > White Pagoda > Xichun Terrace (lunch) > Boat tour on the lake > Twenty-Four Bridge > Wan Garden > Exit via North Gate. •Night Tour Experience (open from March to October): Light show, water screen performance, traditional performances (separate night tour tickets required, approx. CNY 120). Tickets & Opening Hours 🎫Tickets: Peak season (March–December) CNY 100, off-season CNY 60; half price for students/seniors, free for children under 1.4m. 🕐Opening Hours: 6:00–17:30 (daytime), 18:30–21:30 (night). ‼️Ticket Tip: Combo tickets (Slender West Lake + Daming Temple + Ge Garden + He Garden approx. CNY 220), purchase online 1 day in advance for discounts. ✨Nearby Attractions 1️⃣Daming Temple (1 km from North Gate): Jianzhen's hometown, climb Qiling Pagoda for a panoramic view of Yangzhou. 2️⃣Ge Garden/He Garden (15 mins by car): One of the four famous gardens in China, experience the mansions of salt merchants and the four-season rockeries. 3️⃣Dongguan Street: A thousand-year-old street, experience Yangzhou's time-honored food and intangible cultural heritage. 🍽️Food Recommendations -Morning Tea: Fuchun Teahouse (crab roe soup dumplings), Yechun Teahouse (emerald shaomai), Quyuan Teahouse (Black Pearl Restaurant). -Specialties: Yangzhou fried rice, lion's head meatballs, boiled dried tofu shreds, Wensi tofu soup. -Snacks: Steamed buns with three fillings, lotus root starch balls, Huangqiao sesame cakes (find them on Dongguan Street). ‼️Practical Tips 1. Best Seasons: March–May (jade flower and peach blossoms in full bloom), September–November (intoxicating autumn scenery). 2. Boat Experience: Hand-rowed boat (CNY 80/person, with commentary by the boatwoman) or electric boat (CNY 50/person), recommended water tour route. 3. Avoid Peak Times: Enter the park before 8:00 am on holidays to avoid crowds. 4. Essentials: Comfortable athletic shoes, limited shops inside the park, so bring your own water. 📷Photo Spots -Reflections of the Five-Pavilion Bridge in the morning, framed views from the Fishing Terrace at dusk, and the illuminated Xichun Terrace at night. Slender West Lake offers picturesque scenery at every turn, combining the elegance of gardens with historical charm. It's recommended to slow down and appreciate the artistic conception of "flowers and willows lining the water, pavilions and towers reaching the mountains." Pair it with Yangzhou's slow-paced lifestyle and experience the comfort of "water-soaked skin in the morning, skin-soaked water at night"!