[2025 Yangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Caiyi Street (Updated Mar)

Embark on a spring date in Yangzhou🌸 "A misty March is the time to visit Yangzhou." Spring in Yangzhou is a poetic dream awakened by peach blossoms. On this spring trip, my first stop was Slender West Lake and Caiyi Street. I've put together a super detailed transportation guide, so feel free to copy my itinerary! Arriving in Yangzhou ✈️ Airplane: After landing at Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, there are two ways to get to the city center. One is to take the airport bus, which has direct routes near Slender West Lake, and the journey takes about 50 mins. The other is to take a taxi, which takes about 40 mins and costs around CNY 100. 🚄 High-speed Rail: Arrive at Yangzhou East Railway Station and take the You 1 bus, which goes directly to the east gate of Slender West Lake. The whole journey takes about 50 mins. You can also take a taxi, which takes about 30 mins and costs around CNY 50. Transportation to Slender West Lake 🚌 Public Transportation: There are many bus routes in the city center that go to Slender West Lake, such as the tourist line, Route 27, and Route 39. Check the routes and stops in advance on the "Yangzhou Bus" app to save time. 🚴‍♀️ Cycling: Yangzhou's streets are very suitable for cycling. Riding a shared bike from the city center to Slender West Lake takes about 20–30 mins. You can enjoy the spring street views along the way and stop to take photos at any time. Transportation from Slender West Lake to Caiyi Street 1. Walking: From the south gate of Slender West Lake, walk along Changchun Road and Dahongqiao Road for about 20–30 mins. Along the way, you can see the cityscape of Yangzhou and enjoy the pleasant spring weather. 2. Taxi: A taxi ride takes about 10–15 mins and costs around CNY 20. This is suitable for those who are short on time or don't want to walk. 3. Bus: Take the tourist line, Route 27, or other buses and get off at the "Shigongci" station. Caiyi Street is a few minutes' walk away. The whole journey takes about 30 mins. Travel Tips 1. The best time to admire peach blossoms in Slender West Lake is from mid-March to early April. Pay attention to the flowering season in advance to see the most beautiful peach blossoms. 2. There are many tourists in Slender West Lake on weekends and holidays. It is recommended to visit on a working day for a better experience. The peach blossoms in Slender West Lake bloom freely along the lake, complementing the pavilions, towers, and green lake water. It's breathtakingly beautiful. Caiyi Street is full of the charm of Yangzhou. Stroll around, eat, and experience the authentic flavors of Yangzhou. Don't wait any longer, come to Yangzhou for this romantic spring date💕

Hey ladies👭! Yangzhou, a city steeped in poetry for thousands of years, can be explored in just three days. Check out this nanny-level guide to experience the best sights and local delicacies, and impress your friends!👇 Day 1: Slender West Lake + Wenchang Pavilion 📍 Slender West Lake Arrive in Yangzhou at 2pm, check into the hotel, and head to Slender West Lake in the late afternoon. 👍 Experience tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. Due to Yangzhou's height restrictions, you won't see any tall buildings from Slender West Lake, creating an immersive experience. 📝Tips: ✅ I entered the park in the late afternoon with a "Day+Night" combo ticket, allowing me to enjoy the scenery in daylight, twilight, and at night. ✅ We opted for a relaxing hand-rowed boat ride upon entering, which offered a lovely view of the illuminated lake at dusk. ✅ The night tour features light shows, "Da Tie Hua" (iron flower striking), iron pot performances, and other immersive experiences that transport you back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. 📍 Wenchang Pavilion You'll pass by this pavilion on the way to Slender West Lake from our accommodation. Capture a "past-meets-present" wide-angle shot from across the street. 📝Tip: I don't think it's worth a special visit. ————— Day 2: Geyuan Garden + Old Street Stroll 📍 Geyuan Garden - The seasonal rockeries in Geyuan Garden are stunning! Enter through the east gate and exit through the south gate to reach Dongguan Street directly. 📍 Dongguan Street + Caiyi Street + Pishi Street Souvenirs, cafes, Instagrammable walls, authentic snacks... These three streets are close to each other, perfect for a leisurely stroll. 🍽️Food Recommendations: Brunch🥣: Yechun Tea House for morning tea. I love Yangzhou baozi (steamed buns). Dinner🥣: Eel noodles. ————— Day 3: Grand Canal Museum + He Garden 📍 Grand Canal Museum A relatively new museum. Hall 3 features an immersive Sui and Tang Dynasty streetscape, offering a journey through time. 📍 He Garden - Known as the "best late-Qing Dynasty garden," it features covered walkways and rockeries. Many ladies in cheongsams take photos here, capturing the essence of a "young mistress in a grand mansion." ————— ❤️Hidden Gems: 🌟Bathhouse Experience! Immerse yourself in Yangzhou's unique bathing culture. 🚗 Transportation + Accommodation Guide: 🏨Accommodation: We stayed near Dongguan Street, which was very convenient. 🚴Getting Around: E-bikes are highly recommended. There's no subway! Use the "Yangzhou Transportation Card" for buses. ————— Tag your travel buddy and explore the beauty of the south of the Yangtze River together!

A spring breeze blows gently, and the peach blossoms on Caiyi Street in Yangzhou are in full bloom as expected, adding a touch of romance to this ancient city. Walking along the bluestone-paved alley, a few peach blossoms peek out from the mottled walls on both sides, as if telling the stories of the old city. Caiyi Street, a street full of history, is now decorated with peach blossoms like a picturesque painting. Strolling through it, you can see the pink petals dancing in the wind, falling on the shoulders of visitors, adorning everyone's smiles. Here, every corner is a scenic spot, and every moment is worth cherishing. Exploring the traces of peach blossoms is not only about searching for the footsteps of spring, but also about savoring the unique charm of Yangzhou. The ancient street, peach blossoms, and black-tiled roofs all intertwine to form a beautiful picture of a Jiangnan spring scene. This spring, why not put down your busy work and come to Caiyi Street in Yangzhou to experience the faint fragrance of peach blossoms and let your soul find a moment of peace? Caiyi Street in Yangzhou awaits you for a date with peach blossoms.

In the month of fireworks in March, Yangzhou is picturesque 🎨. It is the perfect time for parents and children to go on a parent-child journey of ancient charm hand in hand 👨‍👩‍👧. This original parent-child travel guide incorporates many first-hand experiences and will take you and your baby to deeply appreciate the unique charm of Yangzhou. Save it now! 🌅, Daily itinerary Day 1: First encounter with Yangzhou, explore the canal - 🌞Morning: Arrive in Yangzhou, take the airport bus or taxi to the hotel to check in, take a short rest to relieve the fatigue of the journey. - 🍽Noon: Go to "Quyuan Tea House" to experience the exquisiteness of authentic Huaiyang morning tea. Jade siu mai🥟, green like jade, sweet and salty; three-piece bun, rich in fillings, super satisfying in one bite. - 🌳Afternoon: Go to the Grand Canal Museum and make an appointment for admission in advance on the official account. In Hall 1, you can travel back to ancient times through naked-eye 3D to see the grand scene of canal shipping 🚢; in Hall 2, children can feel the thrill of canal sailing in the "Sand Ship" naked-eye 3D experience; Hall 3 truly restores the street scenes on both sides of the canal, and you can take your children to shuttle between quaint shops, get stamps and check in 📔, which is endless fun. - 🌙Evening: Taste Yangzhou’s famous dishes at “Shiweitian” near the hotel. The signature lion head 🥩 has tender meat that melts in your mouth; the Wensi tofu is made with exquisite knife skills, the tofu shreds are as thin as hair, and the soup is fresh and delicious. After dinner, stroll along the streets and feel the night view and evening breeze of Yangzhou. Day 2: Strolling around the old street and enjoying the fireworks - 🌄Morning: Sleep until you wake up naturally and go to "Yechun Tea House". Order a crab soup dumpling, poke it and suck the juice, which is full of fresh fragrance; the thousand-layer oil cake has distinct layers, sweet but not greasy, which is a great start to the day. - 🌼Morning: Come to Pishi Street and explore the literary shops with your children. Pick up a children's book 📖 at a vintage bookstore, or make a small item 🎁 at a craft workshop to leave behind unique memories. - 🍜Noon: Taste various snacks in Dongguan Street. Huangqiao sesame cakes are crispy and delicious; lotus root starch dumplings are chewy, soft and sweet. - 🏮Afternoon: Walk from Dongguan Street to Caiyi Street to experience the urban style of old Yangzhou. There are a wide variety of specialty goods on the street, pick a few as souvenirs. - 🌟At night: Check in at Siwang Pavilion and Wenchang Pavilion. The lights are on and the ancient buildings are full of charm under the lights. Go back to the hotel to experience the Yangzhou Three Knives, relax with a pedicure, and wash away the day's fatigue. Day 3: Exploring history and encountering lake light - 📜Morning: Go to the two museums to see precious cultural relics, especially the Changsha kiln green glaze brown color poem pot, tell the children the story behind it, and feel the charm of ancient culture. - 🥗Noon: Have a vegetarian meal at a vegetarian restaurant near Daming Temple and experience the unique vegetarian culture. The dishes are exquisite and healthy. - 🌳Afternoon: Visit Daming Temple. In this solemn and majestic ancient temple, take your children to listen to the long bell sounds🔔 and feel the tranquility and peace. Then head to Guanyin Mountain, where the red-walled ancient temple is picturesque. Finally, enter the park from the north gate of Slender West Lake, take a boat to enjoy the scenery of lakes and mountains, watch black swans playing, and children can feed them, which is full of fun. Encounter the beautiful sunset at Diaoyutai and freeze the warm moments. 📌Practical tips 1. Most of the attractions in Yangzhou can be booked online. Arrange your itinerary and reservations in advance to avoid wasting time. 2. When traveling with children, prepare some snacks and water in case they are hungry or thirsty🥤. 3. Yangzhou’s public transportation is very convenient, and you can also take a taxi at a reasonable price.

Yangzhou's scenic spots are basically concentrated around the old city in Guangling District. The old town is square and not too big, so you can explore it on foot. It is also very convenient to go to several nearby attractions. You can reach them within 20 minutes by taxi. Accommodation recommendation: Stay directly in the old city of Yangzhou in Guangling District. It is not only well connected, but also more convenient to integrate into local life and experience local customs. Recommended check-in spots: Yangzhou Old Town - China Grand Canal Museum (please reserve at least half a day to visit slowly. It is very popular and you need to make an appointment in the mini program one week in advance to enter) - Caiyi Street/Dongguan Street Historical and Cultural District (many special products and snacks, you can simply stroll around) - Slender West Lake (enter from the south gate and exit from the north gate) - Daming Temple (located near the north gate of Slender West Lake) - Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall (included in the combined ticket) - Ge Garden/He Garden (a personal residence and a garden. If you don’t have enough time, you can choose one. Ge Garden is on Dongguan Street, so you can visit it on the way and then walk back to your residence in the old town) Food: We highly recommend two time-honored restaurants in the old city - Jiangjiaqiao and Gonghechun. They all specialize in Yangzhou morning tea and snacks, which are the classic flavors that locals have been eating since childhood. Other restaurants in the center of Dongguan Street are similar to central kitchens delivering food. Not only are they not delicious, but the queues are also very long. I don't recommend them at all. Yangzhou is a good place to experience the Jiangnan style, with a long history and culture.

📍Yangzhou 2 Days 1 Night More Than Just the Fireworks in March! ☁☁️☁️ 🚇Transportation 🚄Huzhou——Nanjing South——Yangzhou East (All direct high-speed trains are in the afternoon, so we chose to transfer, making a quick switch at Nanjing South) 🏠Accommodation We chose a budget hotel near the university town, with plenty of food options around 🍱Dining 1⃣ Mao Pai Lou It is said to be a breakfast restaurant frequently visited by Yangzhou locals. It was very empty when we went around eight or nine o'clock. Recommended dishes: Three Ding Bao, Crab Roe Bun, Shrimp Wonton, Mixed Noodles (a bit salty, somewhat disappointing), very affordable prices 2⃣ Xie Yue Lou - Crab Roe Noodles The crab roe noodles are delicious, you can really see the crab meat, and the noodles can be refilled for free. They also offer group buying, which is very cost-effective (it's great to find such an affordable place in a tourist area) 3⃣ Hu Yuan Cuisine A local Yangzhou restaurant, it looks like a small shop from the outside. At first, we thought it was closed, but inside there were many seats. We ordered Stinky Fat Intestines, Boiled Dried Tofu, Yangzhou Fried Rice, all of which were great, highly recommended 🥛How can you come to Yangzhou and not drink Yangda yogurt? We bought many flavors, but didn't like the floral ones, the other flavors were much better 🥨Jingang Hoof was not tasty, fried stinky tofu was good, Lotus Garden in Coarse Tea and Simple Meals was not good 🪭Finally got the lacquer fan I've been longing for, and it's super beautiful Day1⃣: Arrived at Yangzhou East Station in the afternoon, dropped off luggage at the hotel and headed to Slender West Lake (it's really big, and the weather was hot, just a quick tour took an hour)➡Caiyi Street (lots of snacks, great for strolling)➡️Guandong Street (a very commercial street, not recommended)➡️Pishi Street (many unique shops, great for photos) Day2️⃣ Grand Canal Museum (booked a week in advance, really worth visiting, we spent about five hours there, recommend booking a morning slot, we arrived at the museum at 11:30 am and spent the whole afternoon there. There are restaurants inside, and Hall 3 has many food options, no need to worry about getting hungry. The experience in Hall 1 and Hall 2 is really good)➡️National Day Road for food➡️Home

Two-day tour with zero disappointments! Detailed guide 🌿Yangzhou, truly a place you can visit over and over again! I love Yangzhou's fireworks in March, as well as the rippling Yangzhou summer! No matter which month you visit Yangzhou, you can experience the prosperity of Guangling as described by the poet Li Bai~ 🌿The old city area of Yangzhou is not large, with attractions concentrated and low consumption, making it very suitable for citywalk. After going to Yangzhou more than 20 times a year, I have summarized this travel guide for Yangzhou, which can be referred to when you travel to Yangzhou! ⬇️Transportation arrangement ✔️Take a taxi from Yangzhou East Station or Yangzhou Station to Slender West Lake, 💰30 ✔️There are k6/k1/88 buses directly to Slender West Lake scenic area from the high-speed rail station, 💰fare 2/person, about 30 minutes~ ✔️Shared electric bikes are available everywhere in Yangzhou, just scan and go, very convenient~ ⬇️Yangzhou citywalk route arrangement ✔️Free route: Siwang Pavilion ➠ Caiyi Street ➠ Dongguan Street ➠ Pishi Street ➠ Grand Canal Museum ✔️Two-day tour route: Slender West Lake ➠ Siwang Pavilion ➠ Caiyi Street ➠ Dongguan Street ➠ Pishi Street ➠ Wenchang Pavilion ➠ He Garden ➠ Grand Canal Museum ⬇️Accommodation arrangement It is recommended to stay near Dongguan Street or Slender West Lake, except for the Grand Canal Museum which requires a taxi, other attractions can be reached by bike~ ⬇️Yangzhou citywalk - Attraction guide 1⃣️Slender West Lake Scenic Area 💰Daytime ticket: 100; Night tour 180 ✔️Tour route: Enter from the West Gate → Chunxi Platform → Twenty-Four Bridge → Wuting Bridge → Imperial Dock → Exit from the South Gate ✔️Boat ticket 60, Imperial Dock at South Gate ⇆ Twenty-Four Bridge ▫️Entering from the West Gate is Chunxi Platform, the most essential photo check-in spot, a ten-minute walk to Wuting Bridge, ✔️Popular photo spots: Wuting Bridge, Chunxi Platform, Twenty-Four Bridge. ✔️Separate fees for Daming Temple and bell ringing ✔️Luggage storage available for free at Slender West Lake Visitor Center 2.Caiyi Street ➠ Dongguan Street ➠ Pishi Street ✔️Caiyi Street, a street full of popular food, with Siwang Pavilion at the end for check-in. ✔️Dongguan Street, a historical old street with Ming and Qing styles, with blue brick alleys and old city towers, very spectacular, somewhat like Nanjing Confucius Temple. ✔️Pishi Street, a small and artistic district with bookstores, coffee, tea houses, etc., beautiful night view, various Yangzhou logo walls. 3⃣️Siwang Pavilion A popular photo spot for Yangzhou tourism, it is recommended to take pictures in the alleys on both sides, 🉑get portraits. 4⃣️He Garden, 💰ticket 45 The first garden of the late Qing Dynasty, a courtyard combining Chinese and Western styles, with the 'Number One Flower Window in the World', suitable for Hanfu photography. 5⃣️Grand Canal Museum ✔️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00, book one week in advance ✔️Free luggage storage at the visitor center. ✔️Popular venues: Must visit 2, 3, 8, 9 🍉About food ✔️Qu Garden is known for its environment (inside Slender West Lake scenic area), Yi Garden is known for its photo spots (Siwang Pavilion popular spot), Jiangjia Bridge is relatively well-reviewed, average cost 20 per person ✔️Yangzhou University yogurt, 3.5/cup, available everywhere 💰About expenses Two people traveling together, sharing accommodation costs, the average cost for food, drink, and fun is about 500 per person~