A Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Yangzhou: Why Has It Been Popular for Thousands of Years?

Super Intimate! A 3-Day, 2-Night Nanny-Level Guide to Yangzhou with Your Parents✨ While the time is right, take your parents to experience the poetry and vibrancy of Yangzhou🎇 This super detailed guide covers Slender West Lake, He Garden, and the characteristic morning tea. Save it now! 🌈Itinerary Day 1: Stroll through the ancient city and encounter classical gardens He Garden➡️Pi Market Street (🚶14 mins)➡️Geyuan Garden (🚶14 mins)➡️Dongguan Street (🚶6 mins) - He Garden: 🎫CNY 48, ⏰7:30 am - 5:00 pm A private garden blending Chinese and Western styles. The arches have a strong Republican era feel, making for super photogenic shots, as if traveling back in time📸 - Pi Market Street: 🎫Free, ⏰All day A street full of trendy shops, popular restaurants, and cafes, perfect for slowing down and enjoying a relaxing time☕ - Geyuan Garden: 🎫CNY 45, ⏰7:30 am - 5:00 pm As one of the four famous gardens in China, every step is a scene, full of the poetry and charm of classical gardens🌳 - Dongguan Street: 🎫Free, ⏰All day The most representative historical old street in Yangzhou, with bluestone roads and black-tiled roofs, full of the charm of old Yangzhou🍃 Day 2: Explore the Grand Canal culture and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Slender West Lake Grand Canal Museum➡️Guanyin Mountain (🚕27 mins)➡️Daming Temple (🚶7 mins)➡️Slender West Lake (🚶10 mins) - Grand Canal Museum: 🎫Free, ⏰9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Closed on Mondays). Reservation required. It is recommended to book one week in advance on the official WeChat account. The museum has rich exhibition halls and can be called an "encyclopedia" of the Grand Canal📚 - Guanyin Mountain: 🎫Free, ⏰8:00 am - 4:30 pm With layered architecture, you can overlook the magnificent panorama of Slender West Lake and the city from here🌆 - Daming Temple: 🎫CNY 45, ⏰8:00 am - 5:00 pm Climb to the top of the tower for a breathtaking view of Slender West Lake and Yangzhou city✨ - Slender West Lake: 🎫Daytime CNY 100 / Nighttime CNY 120, ⏰6:00 am - 9:30 pm / Nighttime starts at 7:00 pm Every step here is like a painting, enchanting both day and night💕 Day 3: Check in at historical sites and experience the city's transformation Tianning Temple➡️Shi Kefa Memorial Hall (🚶4 mins)➡️Siwang Pavilion (🚶13 mins)➡️Wenchang Pavilion (🚶5 mins) - Tianning Temple: 🎫Free, ⏰9:00 am - 5:00 pm A niche treasure spot, with red walls and glazed tiles, full of traces of time, making for super artistic photos📷 - Shi Kefa Memorial Hall: 🎫Free, ⏰8:30 am - 5:30 pm The museum houses many calligraphy works, and there is also a delicate small garden in the backyard🌿 - Siwang Pavilion: 🎫Free, ⏰All day "Build a wooden pavilion to look out at the city." The afternoon light is good, making it easy to take great photos📸 - Wenchang Pavilion: 🎫Free, ⏰6:00 am - 9:30 pm / Nighttime starts at 7:00 pm A landmark building in Yangzhou, full of classical charm✨ 🍱Food Recommendations Be sure to try Yangzhou's sweet-scented osmanthus lotus root starch, glutinous rice lotus root, Huangqiao sesame cakes, salted goose🦢, shrimp roe wontons, shredded pork with pickled mustard greens noodles, crab roe soup dumplings, and fermented glutinous rice balls. Every bite is the taste of Yangzhou! 🏠Accommodation Suggestions 1. Near Dongguan Street: Convenient for visiting scenic spots and finding food, worry-free travel🚗 2. Near Slender West Lake: Hotels offer great value and a tranquil environment🛏 3. Near Wenchang Pavilion: Convenient transportation to various attractions🚇