Travel to Jiangdu District, Yangzhou, Jiangsu
Jiangdu, Yangzhou, Jiangsu — a famous water town eco-city, featuring Shaobo Lake, Luyang Lake, Jiangdu Water Control Project and other characteristic attractions. A 2-day trip perfectly blending water town charm and ecological civilization.
Jiangdu District Two-Day Water Town Eco Tour
Lake and mountain scenery, wetland exploration, water conservancy wonders, cultural experience
Morning visit to Shaobo Lake to experience water town charm; afternoon explore Luyang Lake Wetland Park for ecological beauty; evening taste Jiangdu's special lake fresh cuisine.
- Shaobo Lake Resort
- Hotels in Jiangdu city center
- Guesthouses near Luyang Lake
- Shaobo Crayfish
- Jiangdu Fangsu Pastry
- Fanchuan Xiaodu
- Luyang Lake Fish Head
- Shaobo Sausage
- Boat tour recommended at Shaobo Lake
- Bring binoculars for bird watching at Luyang Lake
- Protect against mosquitoes in summer
- Recommended to taste fresh local lake products
Morning visit to Jiangdu Water Control Project to learn about hydraulic engineering; afternoon tour Fairy Park to experience cultural landscape; evening stroll through Yinjiang Water Conservancy Scenic Area to enjoy riverside scenery.
- Multiple bus routes from Yangzhou to Jiangdu
- Shaobo Lake accessible by self-driving or tourist shuttle
- Guided tours available at the Water Control Project
- Self-driving or taxi recommended between attractions
- Shaobo Lake: Free (boat ride extra)
- Luyang Lake Wetland Park: 30 RMB
- Jiangdu Water Control Project: 20 RMB
- Fairy Park: Free
- Yinjiang Water Conservancy Scenic Area: Free
- Guided tour recommended at the Water Control Project
- Fairy Park has beautiful night views
- Yinjiang Scenic Area is ideal for evening walks
- Jiangdu Fangsu Pastry recommended as souvenir
Must-Try Foods in Jiangdu District
Shaobo Crayfish
Jiangdu's special cuisine, crayfish produced in Shaobo Lake. The meat is fresh and tender, delicious. Available in various cooking styles, with garlic and thirteen-spice flavors being the most popular.
Jiangdu Fangsu Pastry
Jiangdu's traditional famous pastry with a history of over a hundred years. Made from flour, sesame, sugar and other ingredients, square-shaped with a crispy and sweet taste, a local specialty tea snack.
Fanchuan Xiaodu
Specialty of Fanchuan Town, Jiangdu, made from high-quality pork with various seasonings. Firm texture and unique aroma, perfect as an appetizer or with alcohol.
Luyang Lake Fish Head
Specialty of Luyang Lake, made from fresh fish head stewed with tofu and other ingredients. The soup is milky white, delicious and nutritious.
- Spring (Mar-May): Active birdlife at Luyang Lake, ideal for bird watching
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Shaobo Lake crayfish is plump, food season
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp weather, suitable for water control project visits
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Fewer tourists, experience the tranquility of water town
- Taste authentic Shaobo crayfish
- Bird watching and photography at Luyang Lake Wetland
- Visit and learn at Jiangdu Water Control Project
- Stroll along the Yangtze River at Yinjiang Scenic Area
- Tickets: approx. 50 RMB
- Accommodation: 120-300 RMB/night
- Meals: 80-180 RMB/day
- Transport: 60-120 RMB
- Total: 300-700 RMB
- How to get to Jiangdu District? → Convenient bus from Yangzhou to Jiangdu, self-driving more convenient
- Which attraction in Jiangdu is most worth visiting? → Shaobo Lake and the Water Control Project are must-sees
- What season is best for Shaobo crayfish? → Summer June-August is the plumpest
- What are some special souvenirs? → Jiangdu Fangsu Pastry, Fanchuan Xiaodu, Shaobo Sausage