Travel to Yangzhou City

Yangzhou, Jiangsu — a famous canal city, home to Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, He Garden and other famous attractions, a tourist destination integrating garden art, Huaiyang cuisine and canal culture.

2500+
Years of City History
3
5A-level Scenic Spots (Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, He Garden)
6591
Square Kilometers Total Area
4.58M+
Permanent Residents

Yangzhou City Three-Day Canal Culture Tour

Enjoy garden landscapes, stroll through ancient streets and alleys, taste Huaiyang cuisine

Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, He Garden, Daming Temple, Dongguan Street
Suitable For
Garden enthusiasts, food explorers, history and culture researchers, leisure vacationers
Budget per Person
¥1500 - ¥3000
01
Lake & Garden
Slender West Lake & Daming Temple Cultural Tour
Highlights

Morning visit to Slender West Lake to enjoy lake garden scenery; afternoon visit Daming Temple to experience Buddhist culture; evening taste Yangzhou special morning tea.

Attractions
Slender West Lake
National 5A tourist attraction, the representative of Chinese lake gardens. Characterized by its 'slenderness', the lake winds gracefully with exquisite garden architecture on both sides, praised as 'the finest garden under heaven'.
Daming Temple
First built during the Daming reign of the Liu Song Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. Master Jianzhen once preached here. The temple features Pingshantang, Jianzhen Memorial Hall, Qiling Pagoda and other famous buildings.
Practical Info
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Resort hotels by Slender West Lake
  • Business hotels near Wenchang Pavilion
  • Characteristic guesthouses on Dongguan Street
Food Recommendations
  • Yangzhou Fried Rice
  • Boiled Shredded Dry Bean Curd
  • Lion's Head Meatball
  • Three-Ingredient Buns
  • Yangzhou Morning Tea
Travel Tips
  • Boat tour recommended at Slender West Lake for better experience
  • Climb Qiling Pagoda at Daming Temple for a panoramic view of Yangzhou
  • Experience the 'skin wrapped water' morning tea culture
02
Jiangnan Gardens
Ge Garden & He Garden Garden Art Tour
Highlights

Morning visit Ge Garden to admire four-season rockeries; afternoon tour He Garden to experience the finest garden of the late Qing Dynasty; evening stroll along the ancient canal and enjoy night scenery.

Attractions
Ge Garden
National 5A tourist attraction, one of China's four most famous gardens, excelling in bamboo and stone landscapes. The garden's name comes from half of the character 'bamboo', and the four-season rockeries are truly unique.
He Garden
National 5A tourist attraction, also known as 'Jixiao Villa', acclaimed as the 'Finest Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty'. The garden features a blend of Chinese and Western architecture, with winding corridors crisscrossing, uniquely distinctive.
Practical Info
Transportation Guide
  • City buses reach all major attractions
  • Ge Garden and He Garden are within walking distance
  • Boat tours available on the ancient canal
Ticket Info
  • Slender West Lake: 150 RMB
  • Ge Garden: 45 RMB
  • He Garden: 45 RMB
  • Daming Temple: 45 RMB
  • Combo tickets offer discounts
Cultural Experience
  • Each of Ge Garden's four-season rockeries has unique features
  • He Garden's winding corridors are architectural highlights
  • Experience traditional Yangzhou crafts like lacquerware and jade carving
03
Ancient City Charm
Dongguan Street & Canal Culture Experience
Highlights

Morning stroll along Dongguan Street to experience the ancient city; afternoon visit Yangzhou Museum to learn about city history; evening purchase Yangzhou specialties and conclude the trip.

Attractions
Dongguan Street
Yangzhou's most representative historic old street, first built in the Tang Dynasty, still maintaining its Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural style, an important carrier of Yangzhou's canal culture.
Yangzhou Museum
National first-class museum, housing over 30,000 cultural relics. Featuring Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics paintings, Han Dynasty artifacts, and block printing, it comprehensively displays Yangzhou's 2,500-year civilization history.
Practical Info
Shopping Guide
  • Buy Yangzhou specialties on Dongguan Street
  • Buy Yangzhou lacquerware at the lacquer factory
  • Buy Yangzhou jade carvings at the jade factory
  • Sanhe Simei pickled vegetables
More Food Recommendations
  • Yangzhou Braised Goose
  • Scalded Dry Bean Curd
  • Crab Roe Soup Buns
  • Thousand-Layer Oil Cake
  • Yangzhou Pickled Vegetables
Return Tips
  • Yangzhou Taizhou Airport is about 30 km from city center
  • Yangzhou has multiple high-speed rail stations, convenient transportation
  • Allow time to purchase specialties

Must-Try Foods in Yangzhou City

Yangzhou Fried Rice

Yangzhou's traditional famous dish, made with premium white japonica rice, organic eggs, sea cucumber, ham, scallops, shrimp and other ingredients. The rice grains are distinct, colorful, and delicious.

Boiled Shredded Dry Bean Curd

Yangzhou's traditional famous dish, using dried tofu as the main ingredient, paired with shredded chicken, ham, and shrimp, cooked in chicken broth. Exquisite knife work and delicious flavor.

Yangzhou Morning Tea

Yangzhou's unique food culture, featuring 'skin wrapped water' in the morning, including various buns, dim sum, scalded dry bean curd, etc., accompanied by Lvyangchun tea, experiencing the slow pace of Yangzhou life.

Yangzhou Lion's Head Meatball

Yangzhou's traditional famous dish, made from hand-minced pork belly, shaped into large meatballs, pan-fried then braised. The meat is tender, the broth is delicious, melting in the mouth.

Yangzhou City Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
  • March-May: Pleasant spring climate, the most beautiful season in Yangzhou
  • September-November: Clear and crisp autumn, ideal for garden visits
  • Summer: Watch out for heat, enjoy night tours of the ancient canal
  • 'Fireworks in March' down to Yangzhou is traditionally the best time
Must-Do Experiences
  • Boat ride on Slender West Lake
  • Admire the four-season rockeries at Ge Garden
  • Stroll along the winding corridors of He Garden
  • Taste authentic snacks on Dongguan Street
  • Experience Yangzhou morning tea culture
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: approx. 300-400 RMB
  • Accommodation: 400-800 RMB/night
  • Meals: 150-300 RMB/day
  • Transport: approx. 150 RMB
  • Total: 1500-3000 RMB
FAQ
  • Which garden in Yangzhou is most worth visiting? → Ge Garden and He Garden each have their own features, recommend visiting both
  • Which restaurant serves the most authentic Yangzhou fried rice? → Recommend 'Caigenxiang' and other time-honored restaurants
  • Transportation from Yangzhou to Nanjing? → 30 minutes by high-speed rail
  • What are the three knives of Yangzhou? → Kitchen knife, pedicure knife, haircutting knife, traditional Yangzhou skills