[2025 Yangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Twenty-four Bridge (Updated Apr)

| Encounter a city of romantic peach blossoms. Spring is the perfect time to visit Yangzhou! I recently took advantage of the blooming season and embarked on a romantic peach blossom viewing trip to Yangzhou. My first stop was Pishi Street, followed by a spring outing to Slender West Lake. It was so beautiful I didn't want to leave! Here's my itinerary👇 🚗Transportation Guide ✈️Airplane: After arriving at Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, take the airport bus to the city center, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Pishi Street. You can take the Yangtai Airport Yangzhou Line bus to Wenchang Pavilion and transfer to Bus No. 26, the whole journey takes about 1.5 hrs. A taxi takes about 40 mins and costs around CNY 100. 🚄High-speed Rail: After arriving at Yangzhou East Railway Station, take Tourist Bus No. 1 directly to Pishi Street, the journey takes about 50 mins. A taxi takes about 30 mins and costs around CNY 50. 🌸Peach Blossom Viewing at Pishi Street Pishi Street is full of artistic atmosphere. The ancient street, combined with the peach blossoms, is filled with the gentleness of spring. The peach blossoms along the street peek out from the branches, complementing the antique buildings. There are also coffee shops and cultural and creative stores dotted along the street, making it a super photogenic spot! You can buy a peach blossom popsicle on the street and stroll along, enjoying the pleasant spring atmosphere. 🌳A Day Trip to Slender West Lake A 15-min taxi ride from Pishi Street will take you to Slender West Lake, where you can embark on a spring-limited outing. The peach blossoms of Slender West Lake bloom freely along the long embankment, intertwining with the weeping willows, like a dreamy painting. Walk to the Twenty-Four Bridges to see a large area of peach blossoms. Taking photos on the bridge is absolutely stunning, as if you've stumbled into a paradise of peach blossoms. You can also take a sculling boat, listen to the boatwoman tell stories of Yangzhou, and enjoy the peach blossoms from the water - leisurely and carefree. 🎈Nearby Attractions 1. Daming Temple: Very close to the west gate of Slender West Lake, about a 10-min taxi ride. This temple has a long history, and the peach blossoms within complement the ancient temple buildings, creating a serene and beautiful scene. Climb the Qiling Pagoda for a bird's-eye view of Yangzhou's spring scenery. 2. Dongguan Street: A 15-min taxi ride from Slender West Lake. This ancient street offers a variety of Yangzhou specialties, such as Yangzhou fried rice and sweet-scented osmanthus lotus root starch. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as you eat and stroll. 3. He Garden: Known as the "Best Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty," it features a unique architectural style. The peach blossoms in the garden, combined with the rockeries and pavilions, create a classical picture, perfect for taking photos in Hanfu. 📌Travel Tips 1. The best time for flower viewing is from mid-March to early April. It is recommended to travel on working days to avoid peak crowds. 2. Remember to bring sunscreen, the spring sun should not be underestimated! Don't hesitate, come and experience this spring peach blossom feast in Yangzhou💕

🌟 Yangzhou Travel Guide 🌟 🌸 Best Time to Visit 🌸 The most beautiful time to visit Yangzhou is from April to May, when flowers are in full bloom, willow catkins dance in the breeze, and the Slender West Lake is a riot of color, making you feel like you've stepped into a painting. 🏛️ Must-See Attractions 🏛️ 1. Slender West Lake 🌸 The iconic landmark of Yangzhou, Slender West Lake is renowned for its picturesque scenery, pavilions, and towers, and is praised as "the pinnacle of garden art, surpassing all others." Take a boat trip to admire classic sights like the Twenty-Four Bridges and the Five-Pavilion Bridge. 2. Geyuan Garden 🌿 Famous for its rockeries and bamboo groves, Geyuan is one of the four most famous gardens in China. The garden offers different scenery in each season, with the bamboo forest in spring and the lotus flowers in summer being particularly enchanting. 3. He Garden 🌹 Also known as "the best garden of the late Qing Dynasty," He Garden blends Chinese and Western architectural styles. The garden boasts lush greenery and is especially spectacular during the peony blooming season. 4. Daming Temple 🕉️ A Buddhist temple with a long history, Daming Temple features towering ancient trees and a serene environment. You can also visit Pingshan Hall nearby. 5. Dongguan Street 🏙️ One of the oldest streets in Yangzhou, Dongguan Street is home to numerous time-honored shops where you can savor Yangzhou's morning tea, San Ding Bao (steamed buns with three fillings), and other local delicacies. 6. Grand Canal Museum of China 🏛️ Learn about the history and culture of the Grand Canal. The museum houses a rich collection of exhibits and is an excellent place to explore Yangzhou's thousand-year history. 🍔 Food Recommendations 🍔 Yangzhou Morning Tea: San Ding Bao, Crab Roe Soup Dumplings, Emerald Shao Mai, paired with a cup of fragrant tea, are the perfect way to start your day. Yangzhou Fried Rice: A flavorful dish with distinct grains of rice and a variety of ingredients. Dàzhǔ Gānsī (Dried Tofu Shreds): A traditional Yangzhou dish with a delicate texture and rich broth. 🚌 Transportation Guide 🚌 Public Transportation: Yangzhou has a well-developed public bus system that provides easy access to various attractions. Walking: Dongguan Street, Geyuan Garden, and He Garden are relatively close to each other, making walking a pleasant option. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 Near Slender West Lake: Convenient for visiting Slender West Lake and Daming Temple, with beautiful surroundings. Near Dongguan Street: Allows you to experience Yangzhou's local life and savor local cuisine. 📸 Photo Spots 📸 Twenty-Four Bridges at Slender West Lake: Picturesque night views, perfect for capturing romantic lakeside scenes. Bamboo Grove at Geyuan Garden: The fresh and elegant bamboo forest in spring is an ideal spot for taking photos. 😄 Yangzhou Emojis 😄 If it's your first time in Yangzhou, try using Yangzhou dialect emojis to experience the local culture. For example, "乖乖隆地咚" (amazing), "板扎" (reliable), and "不得说项" (it's no big deal). 🎉 Yangzhou, a city full of poetry, awaits your exploration! 🎉

🌸 In March, the flowers in Yangzhou are in full bloom. Don't miss these flower viewing spots: Follow Haopeng, and see the spring of Yangzhou. · 1️⃣ Plum blossoms ⏰ Flowering period: mid-February to early February 📍【Slender West Lake, Plum Grove on the Lake】Enter from the west gate of Slender West Lake, and walk north from the 24 Bridges to the Yu Jingxiang Book House area. · 2️⃣ Magnolia ⏰ Flowering period: early to late March 📍【He Garden】There are three or four magnolia trees in the garden, and the petals fall into the water, and the koi swim among the flowers, like a beautiful picture! 📍【Shigong Temple】The popularity is slightly lower than that of He Garden, but the magnolia flowers under the ancient buildings are also beautiful. · 3️⃣ Cherry blossoms ⏰ Flowering period: mid-March to early April 📍【Jianzhen Road】The cherry blossom avenue on Jianzhen Road is crowded with people, and the sea of flowers is like a tide. 📍【Yunhe Three Bay Scenic Area】There are more than 300 cherry blossom trees on Yunbo Road, which are in sharp contrast with the Grand Canal Tower. 📍【Daming Temple】There are hundreds of cherry blossom trees in the courtyard of Jianzhen Memorial Hall, forming a forest. 📍【Slender West Lake】The cherry blossom valley of Slender West Lake is also full of cherry trees, and the flowers are like snow and clouds when they bloom. 📍【Ganquan Cherry Blossom Town】Ganquan has more than 100,000 cherry blossom trees, and the flowers are very spectacular in March. · 4️⃣ Peach blossoms: ⏰ Flowering period: mid-March to late April 📍【Slender West Lake】Planted in imitation of West Lake, with peach trees every three steps and willows every five steps; Slender West Lake has a rich variety of peach trees, and the peach blossoms on the long embankment and in the peach orchard are the most beautiful. 📍【Ping Shan Tang East Road】The four-color weeping peach blossoms on the east side of Kite Square are colorful and very photogenic. · 5️⃣ Tulips: ⏰ Flowering period: (mid-March to late April) 📍【Slender West Lake】Tulips are planted in various corners of Slender West Lake, and the colors are diverse and romantic. · 6️⃣ Wisteria: ⏰ Flowering period: early to late April 📍【Slender West Lake】The silver wisteria in the White Tower Sunny Cloud Courtyard blooms like a waterfall, and the wisteria in the Wisteria Garden is more than 700 years old. 📍【Shigong Temple】On the white wall outside the Shigong Temple Memorial Hall, there are wisteria flowers in full bloom, which are beautiful and romantic. · 7️⃣ Hydrangea: ⏰ Flowering period: mid-April to mid-May 📍【Slender West Lake】There is a large area of hydrangeas near the south gate; the hydrangeas in Wanhua Garden are also very lush. 📍【He Garden】The 100-year-old hydrangeas in the 100-year-old He Garden are very photogenic. To take photos, you must go early in the morning to avoid crowds.

It is said that March is the best time to visit Yangzhou. However, the lotus flowers at Slender West Lake in June and July are also a sight to behold. Stay near Wenchang Pavilion for easy access to food and transportation. In the morning, enjoy a traditional Yangzhou breakfast at Yiyuan or Dongyuan Xiaoguan, then walk to the south gate of Slender West Lake. Children can enter for free. You can take a boat from Wuting Bridge to Ershisi Bridge, then take a sightseeing bus back to save time and energy. Alternatively, you can walk the whole way, enjoying the shade of the ancient trees, searching for the calligraphy of Emperor Qianlong and Zheng Banqiao, and admiring the lotus leaves and flowers at Jianzheng Square. Exit through the north gate and head straight to Daming Temple. Don't forget to try authentic Huaiyang cuisine before you leave.

"Dream of Yangzhou" Yangzhou is like a poetic ink painting of Jiangnan, full of ancient charm and tenderness. Stroll along the Slender West Lake, where the shimmering lake is crossed by the Twenty-Four Bridge, as if telling a thousand-year-old story. The willows along the shore sway gently, and the pavilions and towers are scattered in an orderly manner, with a view at every step, making people intoxicated and lost. On Dongguan Street, there are many ancient buildings and a wide variety of snacks, such as the fragrant Yangzhou fried rice and the fresh crab soup dumplings, which will tantalize your taste buds. Then go to Ge Garden, where the unique art of rockery is hidden in the garden, showing the beauty of the garden. At night, take a boat ride through the ancient canal, where the lights on both sides of the river are dazzling, and the sound of oars and lights are full of the unique charm of Yangzhou. This ancient city, after years of baptism, still exudes a charming charm, attracting visitors from all over the world to explore its beauty.

The pinnacle of garden landscaping; If the Broken Bridge in West Lake is graceful and beautiful; The Slender West Lake is exquisite and stunning; The park is very large, with each door offering a view. Walking through each door is like walking into a new world; there are not many recreational facilities inside, but there are many excellent craftsman's books; If you like garden architecture, don’t miss it

🌸You are sighing that spring has come early, and I have already embraced the fragrance of plum blossoms in my arms🌸 Every spring, I travel to various places to enjoy the flowers. This year’s flower-viewing trip also quietly kicked off amid a sharp spring snow in Yangzhou! It is said that fireworks descend in Yangzhou in March, but at the end of February, the plum blossoms in Slender West Lake have quietly bloomed, ushering in the first wave of spring🌿 🌸Every February, the plum groves on the Slender West Lake turn into a sea of ​​pink. It has been reported many times by CCTV and is also known as one of Jiangsu’s new “three major plum viewing spots”. Here is the first show of spring. feast! 📍The Plum Blossom Forest on the Lake is located on the north side of the Twenty-Fourth Bridge on Slender West Lake, in the central area of ​​Jingxiang Bookstore, Luochun Hall and Shibi Liugong. It covers an area of ​​nearly 300 acres. Plum blossoms are planted on both sides of the lake, at random heights. The water of Slender West Lake flows through the forest. It's like a paradise in the world! ✔️The best plum blossom viewing route: Enter from the west gate of Slender West Lake, cross the Twenty-Four Bridge and head north to the Jingxiang Bookstore area, next to the plum grove on the lake. ❗The 2024 Second Slender West Lake Plum Blossom Festival has begun. During the Plum Blossom Festival, there are also many interesting interactive performances to increase the fun of plum blossom viewing👇🏼 ▪️"Plum Blossoms and Fragrant Plum Blossoms" A small boat passing through the lake, interpretation of flute and poetry. ▪️"Luochun Yayun" is a plum blossom-themed gathering where you can enjoy tea, listen to music and enjoy the flowers. ▪️"Plum Shadows Conveying Love" ancient style dance of snowflakes and red plums, recreating the classic scenes of film and television. ▪️The "Red Plum Market" is an intangible cultural heritage market with a plum blossom theme, which is a collision between intangible cultural heritage and plum blossoms. ▪️The "Art Exhibition" displays the twelve scenes of Slender West Lake Ten Thousand Gardens and a special exhibition of teacher Dong Lei. 🕘Plum Blossom Festival Time: From February 26 to March 26, 2024, the plum blossoms will bloom around this time. 🎫Ticket to Slender West Lake: 100 yuan