Winter Family Trip to Yangzhou｜A Warm Journey through Ancient Streets and Gardens

Yangzhou in December hides the gentle charm of Jiangnan in winter. Bringing your kids here to stroll ancient streets, visit gardens, check in at stunning photo spots, and spend warm family time is an excellent choice for winter travel～ 📌Two-day Easy Family Itinerary DAY1️⃣: Daming Temple ➠ Slender West Lake ➠ Siwang Pavilion ➠ Caiyi Street DAY2️⃣: Ge Garden ➠ Pishi Street ➠ He Garden ➠ China Grand Canal Museum ➠ Dongguan Street 📸Fun Family Photo Spots Photo 1️⃣【China Grand Canal Museum Spot】 📍Navigate to “Hong Cuisine,” the wooden bridge at the northwest corner is a perfect spot to photograph the museum. In December evenings, the sunset shines on the museum; take silhouette photos with your kids here for a meaningful memory. Photo 2️⃣【Siwang Pavilion Spot】 📍Navigate to “Yiyuan Hotel (Siwang Pavilion Branch),” the alley on the east side captures the classical beauty of Siwang Pavilion. Dress your kids in Hanfu for a set of ancient-style family photos. Photo 3️⃣【Slender West Lake Scenic Area Spot】 📍Navigate to “Shuiyun Shenggai,” the waterside platform on the south side offers winter views of Wuting Bridge. Feed pigeons by the lake with your kids, then take a warm and beautiful family photo. Photo 5️⃣【Dongguan Street Garden Fair Spot】 📍Navigate to “Dongguan Ji Garden Fair,” the viewing platform on the left side of the entrance shows the lively scene of the fair. Let your kids experience Yangzhou’s folk customs. Photo 6️⃣【Daming Temple Spot】 📍Navigate to “Daming Temple Archway,” have your kids pose with the pagoda as the background. It’s a great check-in and a chance for kids to learn about Daming Temple’s history. Photo 7️⃣【Guanyin Mountain Spot】 📍Navigate to “Guanyin Mountain Southwest Gate,” here you can capture the full view of Guanyin Mountain. Let your kids admire the exquisite structure of ancient architecture. Photo 8️⃣【Slender West Lake Scenic Area Spot】 📍Navigate to “Miniature Water System Garden,” multiple spots here offer different garden aesthetics. Bring your kids to learn about Slender West Lake’s landscape layout and broaden their knowledge. Photo 9️⃣【Pishi Street Internet-famous Wall Spot】 📍Navigate to “Yangzhou Teaching Case Site,” shooting from a distance captures the full beauty of the popular wall. Take a fun photo with your kids to record joyful moments. Photo 1️⃣0️⃣【Pishi Street Spot】 📍Navigate to “Woman General Store,” the artistic decorations at the entrance are perfect for family photos. You can also let your kids pick out creative souvenirs. Photo 1️⃣1️⃣【Ge Garden Spot】 📍Navigate to “Ge Garden South Residential Area,” the light and shadow in the corridor are stunning. Let your kids feel the charm of Jiangnan gardens here. Photo 1️⃣2️⃣【He Garden Spot】 📍Navigate to “Peony Hall,” the small bamboo courtyard on the south side is quiet and elegant. Sit with your kids on the stone benches in the bamboo courtyard and take a warm family photo. Photo 1️⃣3️⃣【Xie Shang Huang Spot】 After visiting Siwang Pavilion, take your kids to “Xie Shang Huang” on Caiyi Street to taste crab roe noodles. The rich crab roe flavor will leave your kids wanting more and let them experience Yangzhou’s culinary charm. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation We recommend staying at “Yangzhou Dongguan Street Wild Luxury Inn,” a guesthouse full of Jiangnan style with family courtyard rooms. You can also let your kids experience intangible cultural heritage activities like Yangzhou paper-cutting and dough figurines, making your family trip more meaningful.