Travel to Yangzhong City, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Yangzhong, Jiangsu — an ecological island city on the Yangtze River and the hometown of pufferfish, featuring the Expo Park, River Fresh Food Street, Pufferfish Culture Park and other characteristic attractions. A 2-day experience perfectly blending eco-leisure and food culture.
Yangzhong City Two-Day Eco-Gourmet Tour
Garden appreciation, river fresh tasting, pufferfish culture, fishing village experience
Morning visit the Expo Park to enjoy garden art; afternoon experience Yangzhong river fresh cuisine and taste pufferfish specialties; evening stroll along the Yangtze River embankment.
- Hotels in Yangzhong city center
- Riverside resorts
- Characteristic guesthouses
- Yangzhong Pufferfish
- Yangtze River Saury
- Steamed Hilsa Shad
- River Fresh Soup Buns
- Yangzhong Yangcao Vegetable
- Pufferfish should only be eaten at professional restaurants
- Wear comfortable shoes as the Expo Park is large
- River Fresh Food Street is liveliest in the evening
- Experience Yangzhong's special yangcao vegetable dishes
Morning visit the Pufferfish Culture Park to learn about pufferfish culture; afternoon explore the Yangtze River Fishing Culture Eco Park to experience fishing village life; evening visit Yangzhong City Museum to discover local history.
- Yangzhong has convenient transportation with multiple bus routes
- Taxi from city center to attractions costs about 10-15 yuan
- Rent a car for self-driving tours
- Attractions are close together for easy touring
- Expo Park: 50 RMB
- Pufferfish Culture Park: 30 RMB
- Yangtze River Fishing Culture Eco Park: 40 RMB
- Yangzhong City Museum: Free
- Pufferfish Culture Park features professional chef performances
- Fishing Culture Eco Park is great for family experiences
- Museum is closed on Mondays, plan accordingly
- Recommended to buy Yangzhong specialties as souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Yangzhong City
Yangzhong Pufferfish
Yangzhong's signature dish, prepared with exquisite cooking techniques. The meat is tender and delicious, representing Yangzhong's food culture.
Yangtze River Saury
One of the Three Treasures of the Yangtze River, a traditional Yangzhong famous dish. Best steamed, with tender flesh and delicious taste, a seasonal delicacy not to be missed in spring.
Steamed Hilsa Shad
Yangzhong traditional river fresh dish, made from fresh hilsa shad steamed. The fish is tender, the scales edible, nutritious, and a banquet delicacy.
Yangzhong Yangcao Vegetable
Yangzhong special vegetable, with a crispy texture and rich nutrition. Can be stir-fried, used in soup, or as a side dish, a common ingredient on Yangzhong people's tables.
- Spring (Mar-May): Taste seasonal river fresh like saury
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Escape the heat at Expo Park
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp weather, great for outdoors
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Eat pufferfish to warm the body and nourish health
- Appreciate garden art at Expo Park
- Taste authentic Yangzhong pufferfish
- Learn about pufferfish culture at Pufferfish Culture Park
- Experience fishing village life at Yangtze River Fishing Culture Eco Park
- Tickets: approx. 120 RMB
- Accommodation: 120-280 RMB/night
- Meals: 100-200 RMB/day
- Shopping: depends on personal needs
- Transport: 50-100 RMB
- Total: 300-800 RMB (excluding shopping)
- How to get to Yangzhong City? → Yangzhong has convenient transportation, accessible by self-driving or bus
- Which attraction in Yangzhong is most worth visiting? → Expo Park and Pufferfish Culture Park are must-visits
- What are some special souvenirs? → Yangzhong pufferfish products, river fresh dried goods, specialty agricultural products
- How many days are recommended? → 2 days recommended for an eco-gourmet experience