Spring Limited: A Feast of Peach Blossoms at Slender West Lake

In March and April each year, Slender West Lake in Yangzhou presents a stunning display of peach blossoms, with "a peach tree every three steps, a willow every five steps." The lake view perfectly complements the peach blossoms, making you feel like you've wandered into a paradise! Here's your detailed guide to enjoying peach blossoms at Slender West Lake 👇 📍Attraction Information 📍Address: 405 Yangzi River North Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou ⌚Opening Hours: 06:00 - 22:00 🎫Ticket Prices: Day adult ticket: CNY 100/person; Night tour adult ticket: CNY 110/person; Day + Night combo ticket: CNY 168/person 🚗Transportation Guide Take bus routes 29, 17, 5, 99, or 56 directly to the scenic area. If arriving at Yangzhou Station or East Station by high-speed rail, taking a taxi is also convenient. 🌸Blossom Viewing Guide Slender West Lake features nearly 30 varieties of peach blossoms, including green peaches, golden-spotted green peaches, and weeping peaches. Mid-March to mid-April is the best viewing period. ✅Long Dyke with Spring Willows: This is the perfect spot for viewing peach blossoms, with lake waters on one side and blooming peach trees with weeping willows on the other, creating a picturesque scene at every step. ✅Peach Blossom Valley: Here you'll find dense clusters of diverse peach varieties, offering an immersive blossom-viewing experience. ✅Both Banks of the Lake: Take a rowing boat across the lake to enjoy ten miles of peach blossoms along both shores, creating a perfect atmosphere. 📸Photo Spots 1. Long Dyke with Spring Willows: Wear light-colored traditional Hanfu against the backdrop of peach blossoms and willows for stunning photos. 2. Five-Pavilion Bridge: Stand on the bridge and frame the peach blossoms and water through the arch; alternatively, capture the bridge in the background from among the flowers. 3. Forest Paths: Venture deep into the peach groves for close-up shots and interactive photos with the blossoms. 🍱Dining Recommendations 1. Xiangyuan Tea House: Located near the west gate, offering authentic Yangzhou flavors like jade dumplings, crab roe soup dumplings, and crab roe noodles - perfect for breakfast or lunch. 2. Caiyi Street: Home to many hidden food gems. Yangda jasmine yogurt is sweet and refreshing; thumb-sized baked biscuits come in both sweet and savory flavors; Sister Hua's stinky tofu is crispy outside and tender inside, especially delicious with lemon pickles. 3. Huajin Yan: A nearby Huaiyang cuisine restaurant known for its presentation and taste, featuring signature dishes like squirrel-shaped fish, yellow croaker with rice cakes, and Yangzhou fried rice. ⚠️Travel Tips 1. Arrive early to avoid crowds and capture the most beautiful morning light on the peach blossoms. 2. Choose a sunny day for better lighting and photos. 3. While shuttle services are available, walking allows for a more immersive spring experience. Come and enjoy the romantic spring scenery of Yangzhou at Slender West Lake while the peach blossoms are in full bloom 💕