Yangzhou Travel Guide in March, save it!

**Best time to visit:** March in the lunar calendar (around April in the Gregorian calendar), when the Chinese viburnum is in full bloom and the willows are as picturesque as paintings. --- ### **Recommended Highlights** **Day 1: Poetic Slender West Lake and Ancient Temples** - **Slender West Lake** (must-visit) - Stroll across the Wuting Bridge, the Twenty-Four Bridge, and the White Pagoda to experience the poetic beauty of Jiangnan, where "flowers and willows line the banks." - It is recommended to take a boat trip to experience the perspective of Emperor Qianlong's visit to Jiangnan. - **Daming Temple** - Climb the Qiling Pagoda to overlook the panoramic view of Yangzhou and feel the thousand-year history of Jianzhen's eastward journey. - Recommended vegetarian lunch to experience Zen culture. **Day 2: Gardens and Old Streets, Exploring Ancient Charm in the Atmosphere of Daily Life** - **Geyuan Garden** (one of the four famous gardens in China) - See the rockeries of the four seasons and feel the ingenuity of the salt merchant's garden. - **Dongguan Street Historical Block** - Stroll along Pishi Street and Caiyi Street, and check in at the "Yangzhou Three Knives" intangible cultural heritage experience store. - In the evening, take a walk along the ancient Grand Canal and take a night cruise (the light show is super beautiful). - **Food Surprise** - Morning tea recommendation: **Fuchun Teahouse** (crab roe soup dumplings, Kuilongzhu tea). - Dinner recommendation: **Jiangjiaqiao Dumpling and Noodle Restaurant** (shrimp roe dumplings and noodles + pot stickers). **Day 3: Art and Slow Life** - **Heyuan Garden** (No. 1 Garden in the late Qing Dynasty) - The architectural style combines Chinese and Western elements, and the double corridor is perfect for taking pictures. - **Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum** (reservation required in advance) - Immersive experience of the Grand Canal culture, and the roof garden offers a view of the Sanwan scenery. - **Petty Bourgeois Experience** - Experience "Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Back Rubbing" at the back rubbing hall, or check in at **Zhongshuge**, the most beautiful bookstore. --- ### **Must-Eat Food List** - **Three Wonders of Morning Tea**: Sanding Steamed Bun, Emerald Shaomai, Thousand-Layer Oil Cake. - **Huaiyang Famous Dishes**: Lion's Head, Wensi Tofu, Stewed Dried Tofu, Yangzhou Fried Rice. - **Street Snacks**: Huangqiao Sesame Cake, Lotus Root Powder Balls, Salted Goose. - **Old-fashioned Recommendations**: Yechun Teahouse, Gonghechun, Shizilou. --- ### **Transportation Guide** - **External Transportation** - High-speed rail: Yangzhou East Station/Yangzhou Station, Nanjing or Zhenjiang transfer is more convenient. - Airplane: Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport (30 km from the city center), or Nanjing Lukou Airport to take a bus. - **City Transportation** - Shared electric bikes (super convenient for riding in the old city), buses (scan the code to take the bus), taxis (starting price of CNY 10). --- ### **Accommodation Recommendations** - **Wenchang Pavilion Business District**: Convenient transportation, close to Dongguan Street and Geyuan Garden. - High-end: Yingbinguan (adjacent to Slender West Lake, garden-style hotel). - Cost-effective: Changle Inn (ancient house renovation in Dongguan Street). - **Around Slender West Lake**: Quiet and secluded, suitable for vacation.