Yangzhou has 2500+ years of history, once was a hub of north-south transport and salt trade. Slender West Lake is Yangzhou's most famous attraction, long and winding lake with scenenery at every step. Geyuan Garden is one of China's four famous gardens. Huaiyang cuisine is one of China's four great cuisines, representative dishes include Dazhu ganxi, Yangzhou fried rice and Lion's Head meatballs.
Yangzhou's most famous attraction, long and winding lake 4.3km long. Five-Pavilion Bridge, White Pagoda and Twenty-Four Bridge are landmarks. 'Flowers and willows on both banks all lean on water, pavilions all the way to the mountain'.
One of China's four famous gardens, famous for bamboo and rocks. Four-season rockery uses different stones to represent spring, summer, autumn and winter scenes.
Top garden of late Qing, built during Guangxu period. Unique Chinese-Western blended architecture. Double-way corridor over 1500m long, called 'No.1 corridor under heaven'.
Yangzhou's most representative historic district, 1122m long, full of traditional snacks, handicrafts and old-name shops.
Representative Huaiyang dish, tofu skin cut into hair-thin strips, cooked in rich broth. Fuchun Teahouse's version is most famous.
Yangzhou fried rice is a Huaiyang representative dish. Each rice grain separate, with shrimp, ham, green peas etc. Perfect color, aroma and taste.
Classic Huaiyang dish, minced pork formed into large meatballs, steamed or braised. Soft texture, rich but not greasy.
Li Bai's 'third month' refers to lunar March, around April in Gregorian calendar, when Yangzhou is most beautiful
Fuchun Teahouse is Yangzhou's most famous breakfast spot, long queue in morning peak, arrive before 7am
Yangzhou has a deep morning tea culture, Quyuan Teahouse is worth experiencing