3-Day Family Trip from Nanjing to Yangzhou! Complete Guide for Eating, Staying, and Playing

Enjoy the comfortable climate and picturesque scenery of Yangzhou in late autumn. Drive from Nanjing with your kids to Yangzhou for 3 days of fun without any pitfalls. A happy vacation for two adults and two kids—be sure to save this guide~ ⭐️ DAY 1: Drive from Nanjing → Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum → Guesthouse → Dongguan Street for food and shopping - Yangzhou Grand Canal Museum: Book free family tickets one week in advance via the official WeChat account; adults enter with ID card. The museum is rich in content and helps kids learn about the history and culture of the Grand Canal. Sundays are very crowded and may have entry limits, so bring sun protection and a stroller. Better to visit when kids are a bit older for a better experience~ - Guesthouse: Recommended is Chonggou Bing'ou Guan on Dongguan Street, a century-old Huizhou-style mansion with exquisite decoration, a quiet environment, and a prime location right opposite Pishi Street, convenient for evening food and shopping~ - Dining: ✔️ Lunch: Yangzhou Niugungun Hotpot, highly recommended by locals, tastes amazing—definitely try it~ ✔️ Dinner: Xiangyuan, dishes taste good but prices are a bit high; recommended to try their specialty snacks~ ⭐️ DAY 2: Guesthouse → Yangzhou Hidden Shouxihu Resort Hotel → Relax and play with kids - Hotel experience: Book a courtyard private hot spring family room, with Peppa Pig bedding that kids love! The hotel pool is uncrowded and well-equipped, no need to bring swim rings or water guns. There’s also a small fish interaction area by the pool where kids can play all day, truly a one-stop spot for kids~ - Dining: Order takeout “Pingjiang Feast” for dinner, tastes great, tested and no risk, suitable for the whole family~ ⭐️ DAY 3: Change hotel → Shouxihu Hot Spring Resort Hotel → Return trip - Hotel experience: Book a villa with two bedrooms and a private hot spring courtyard, including two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two showers, courtyard, private hot spring, and living room. Spacious and fully equipped! The hotel hot spring has about 40 pools, plus a beach pool and animal feeding activities, perfect for kids~ - Tips: Swim caps are mandatory in the pool; buying one on-site costs 28 yuan, which is a bit expensive. Sand digging tools cost 38 yuan; better to bring your own~ - Dining: Lunch recommended at “Zhongshunhe” near Heyuan, large portions, affordable prices, delicious taste, a local favorite hidden gem~ 🏨 Accommodation Guide: - Day 1: Stay at Chonggou Bing'ou Guan on Dongguan Street to experience a century-old Huizhou-style mansion, convenient for food and shopping~ - Day 2: Stay at Yangzhou Hidden Shouxihu Resort Hotel with courtyard private hot spring and pool, perfect for relaxing and playing with kids~ - Day 3: Stay at Shouxihu Hot Spring Resort Hotel with villa private hot spring and rich family facilities, a one-stop spot for kids~