Daming Temple

Everyone says that the fireworks in March go down to Yangzhou, but although the spring flowers are there every year, the spring snow is a rare encounter! Fortunately, at the end of February, I witnessed the snow flying all over the sky in Yangzhou, and the Daming Temple after the snow was as beautiful as a fairyland on earth. ▪️ Pingshan Hall: The highest point of Yangzhou, built by Ouyang Xiu when he served as the prefect of Yangzhou. It is called 'Pingshan Hall' because when leaning on the railing, the mountains of the south of the Yangtze River are all at eye level. Now is the perfect time to come as the plum blossoms are in full bloom, and the plum blossoms after the snow are extremely delicate and beautiful! ▪️ Ouyang Shrine: It is a part of Pingshan Hall, built to commemorate Ouyang Xiu. Inside there is a portrait of Ouyang Xiu that looks kindly at us from any angle, very worth appreciating. ▪️ Qiling Pagoda: A 9-story high tower, originally built during the Sui Dynasty, rebuilt in the 1990s. The seventh and eighth floors are open to the public, with an elevator going directly to the seventh floor, from which you can overlook the Slender West Lake and the old city area of Yangzhou, with an unbeatable view! The eighth floor enshrines the Buddhist relics of Sakyamuni, which is also the only place in the country where the Buddhist relics are open to the public for viewing. ▪️ Jianzhen Memorial Hall: Master Jianzhen was the abbot of Daming Temple before he went to Japan. The Jianzhen Memorial Hall was designed and built by Mr. Liang Sicheng in the style of the Tang Dynasty Todai-ji Temple in Nara, Japan, and also has profound significance in architecture! ▪️ Daxiong Baodian: It is actually the main hall when entering the Daming Temple. It is said to be very efficacious, so the incense is also very strong, and there are Dharma services on major days like the fifteenth day of the New Year. 👣 Surroundings: Not far from Daming Temple, I highly recommend going to Guanyin Mountain for a visit. The mountain and the temple are integrated, with winding paths leading to secluded spots, yellow walls and black tiles, and the courtyard walls meandering along the mountain terrain, making for excellent photo opportunities! 📍 Address: No. 8 East Pingshan Hall Road 🎫 Ticket: 45 yuan, 26 yuan for climbing Qiling Pagoda, Guanyin Mountain is free

Daming Temple in Yangzhou | A Guide to Exploring the Ancient Temple Without Retracing Your Steps|||After exiting the north gate of Slender West Lake Walk for about 10 minutes You will arrive at Daming Temple~ Daming Temple was named for its initial construction during the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song dynasty (457—464 years) It has been over 1500 years since then Among them The Qiling Pagoda on the right side of the temple (now rebuilt) Poets such as Li Bai, Gao Shi, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, etc. All have climbed the pagoda to compose poems in its praise The Jianzhen Memorial Hall in the temple Was designed by Liang Sicheng, referencing the main relics of Jianzhen in Japan The Golden Hall of the Tang Dynasty's Toshodai-ji Temple Preserving the architectural art style of the Tang Dynasty The Pingshan Hall on the left side of the temple Was built by the great scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, Ouyang Xiu, during his tenure as the governor of Yangzhou It is still worth a visit! - I will share the detailed route of today's tour with everyone (without retracing steps)~ - Location: Daming Temple, Yangzhou Transportation: From Yangzhou East Station, take bus route You 3 directly to Pingshan Hall Ecological Parking Lot Station, then walk for about 4 minutes. From Yangzhou Station, take bus route You 1, get off at Daming Temple Station, and walk for about 4 minutes. Ticket price: 45 Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 Stop entering the park at 16:30 Tour time: About 2 hours - My tour route: Entrance - Hall of Heavenly Kings - Mahavira Hall - Miaozhuangyan Hall - Drum Tower - Bell Tower - Qiling Pagoda - Ordination Platform - Reclining Buddha Hall - Hong Buddha Pavilion - Sutra Storage Tower - God of Wealth Hall - Jianzhen Memorial Hall - Ouyang Shrine - Gulin Hall - Pingshan Hall - Qianlong Stele - Xianshou Qingfeng Pavilion - Fang Pavilion - Mei Quan Pavilion - Boat Hall - The Fifth Spring - Kangxi Stele - Crane Tomb - Exit - Recommended check-in spots: 1. Qiling Pagoda Built during the reign of Emperor Wen of Sui, the pagoda houses Buddhist relics. Poets such as Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, and Gao Shi have all climbed the pagoda to admire it. 2. Jianzhen Memorial Hall During the Tang Dynasty, Jianzhen made six voyages to Japan to spread Buddhism, which took ten years. It was built to commemorate his contributions. 3. Pingshan Hall Built by Ouyang Xiu when he was the governor of Yangzhou, it offers a panoramic view of the mountains to the south of the Yangtze River, which are level with the line of sight, hence the name 'Pingshan Hall'. 4. The Fifth Spring According to the 'Tea Water Record' by Tang dynasty's Zhang Youxin, the spring water here was rated as the fifth best in the world at that time. Song dynasty's Ouyang Xiu mentioned in 'Record of the Spring Water of Daming Temple': 'This well is the beauty of waters.' - Daming Temple

Daming Temple is north of Slender West Lake, and it is only 600-700 meters from the north gate of Slender West Lake to Daming Temple, about a 10-minute walk. Daming Temple has a history of more than 1,500 years, and Master Jianzhen was once the abbot here. The two ancient ginkgo trees inside the temple gate are tall and straight. Whenever the leaves fall, the ground is golden, and you can ascend the steps to see a Zen autumn scene that is particularly easy to capture on film. If you come to Yangzhou for the first time, you must try the morning tea. Whether it is as delicious as you imagined is not important. Since you are here, you should experience the Yangzhou style of 'skin wrapped in water in the morning, and water wrapped in skin at night'. The newer place is Quyuan, which is very popular. The old brands include Yechun, Fuchun, and Jinchun. If you live not far from the Lotus Pond, try the Lotus Pond branch of Yechun, the environment is good - the shop is on the island in the middle of the lake, connected to the land by a long embankment and a small bridge. It takes about 2-3 hours to visit the entire Daming Temple.

1. History and Culture of Yangzhou Yangzhou, one of China's historical and cultural cities, has been known for its 'skinny horses, salt merchants, gardens, and gourmet food' since ancient times. This city has a long history and unique cultural heritage, witnessing the prosperity and decline of China. Coming to Yangzhou, you can immerse yourself in the poetic atmosphere of the ancient canal, appreciate the splendor of Han and Tang cultures, and feel the prosperity of the Ming and Qing dynasties. 2. Ticket Prices for Attractions The ticket prices for Yangzhou's attractions are relatively reasonable, and the approximate prices for some popular attractions are as follows: Slender West Lake: Peak season (March-May, September-November) 100 yuan/person, off-season (June-August, December-February) 60 yuan/person. Ge Garden: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. Daming Temple: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. He Garden: Peak season 45 yuan/person, off-season 40 yuan/person. Wu Daotai's House: Peak season 40 yuan/person, off-season 35 yuan/person. Lotus Pond Park: Free admission. Yangzhou Museum: Free admission. 3. Address, Location, and Cultural Anecdotes Yangzhou's attractions are mainly distributed in the urban and suburban areas. The main attractions in the urban area include Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, Daming Temple, etc., which are close to the city center and have convenient transportation. The main attractions in the suburbs include He Garden, Wu Daotai's House, etc., which are far from the city, but can also be reached by bus. Yangzhou's cultural anecdotes are very rich, among which the most famous is the Twenty-four Bridges of Slender West Lake. The Twenty-four Bridges is one of the masterpieces of ancient bridge architecture. It consists of 24 bridges, each with its unique shape and implication. In addition, Slender West Lake has many other cultural attractions and historical sites, such as the White Pagoda, Wuting Bridge, etc., which are closely related to Yangzhou's history and culture. 4. Food and Entertainment Eat: Yangzhou's food is absolutely not to be missed. The most famous are Yangchun noodles and Yangzhou fried rice. Yangchun noodles is one of Yangzhou's traditional noodle snacks, with its soup clear and fresh, light and refreshing; Yangzhou fried rice is one of Yangzhou's traditional famous dim sum, with a delicious taste and rich nutrition. In addition, there are other special foods such as crab shell yellow, three-ding bun worth a try. Drink: Yangzhou's tea culture is also very famous. In the old streets of Yangzhou, you can see teahouses and tea buildings everywhere. Here you can taste authentic Yangzhou green tea and black tea, and also enjoy tea art performances and tea ceremony performances. Play: In addition to visiting attractions, you can also stroll and shop in the old streets of Yangzhou. There are many traditional handicraft shops and snack food shops where you can taste authentic Yangzhou food. In addition, you can also experience traditional tea art performances and tea ceremony performances and other activities. 5. Suggested Tour Route Day 1: Arrive in Yangzhou in the morning, you can go to the Grand Canal Museum to see the history and culture of Yangzhou. Then go to Pishi Street to feel the gentleness of Yangzhou and the local snack food. Then check in at a hotel near National Day Road, go to Dongguan Street in the evening, and then return to the hotel to rest. Day 2: In the morning, go to the luggage storage at the Grand Canal Museum to store your luggage, then go to Slender West Lake to visit, which has high scenic and cultural value. In the afternoon, you can go to Ge Garden to feel the charm of Jiangnan Garden. Then dine at a restaurant near National Day Road to experience local food. In the evening, you can go to Dongguan Street and then return to the hotel to rest. Day 3: In the morning, go to He Garden or Wu Daotai's House to feel the unique garden architecture style of Yangzhou. Then go to Yangzhou Museum to learn about Yangzhou's history, culture, and development process. For lunch, you can taste authentic Yangzhou dishes. In the afternoon, you can go to Lotus Pond Park to enjoy the flowers or go to Guangling District to experience local leisure and entertainment activities. In the evening, you can rest at the hotel or go shopping and strolling in the city.

Travel to Slim West Lake🔥 Detailed guide with super practical routes ❤️Attraction level: AAAAA 🌟Slim West Lake, originally named Baozhang Lake, was dubbed Slim West Lake by Wang Hang, a poet from Hangzhou during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, after his visit to Yangzhou. 🎈Slim West Lake had already established its basic layout during the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty, earning the reputation of 'the best garden in the world'. Slim West Lake is mainly divided into 14 major attractions, including Wuting Bridge, Twenty-four Bridge, Lotus Pond, Fishing Platform, etc. 🎈Famous attractions: Shibi Liushui, Xichun Terrace, Wanhua Garden, Little Golden Mountain, Xu Garden, Wuting Bridge, Twenty-four Bridge, etc. 🎈Recommended duration of visit: 3-4 hours 🎈Recommended visiting season: Suitable for all seasons 🎈Tour routes: ①Leisurely stroll route: (approximately 4 hours) South Gate - Changdi Spring Willow - Xu Garden - Little Golden Mountain - Fishing Platform - Shuiyun Shenggai - Wuting Bridge - 1757 Food Street (dining, shopping, leisure) - Fuzhuang (tea tasting, snacks) - White Pagoda - Xichun Terrace (enjoying music) - Twenty-four Bridge - Jingxiang Book House - Wanhua Garden Catering Service Center (dining) - Jinghua Pavilion - Shibi Liuliang - Jinquan Flower Island - Yang Style Bonsai Museum (exhibition of Yang style bonsai art) - North Gate - to Daming Temple. ②Commando route: (approximately 2 hours) East Gate - 1757 Food Street (dining, shopping, leisure) - take a sightseeing car to tour Wanhua Garden - get off at Twenty-four Bridge - Xichun Terrace (tea tasting, enjoying music) - take a water bus - South Gate. ③Parent-child route: (approximately 4 hours) Enter the park from the East Gate or North Gate - take a sightseeing car to tour Wanhua Garden - get off at Wuting Bridge - 1757 Food Street (dining, shopping, leisure) - boat rental point - drive an electric boat (enjoy the lake view) - Qingyunxuan (shopping, dining) - Children's Playground - South Gate. 🏎️Sightseeing car: ①South line (one-way): South Gate - Children's Playground - White Pagoda - Linglong Flower World ②Linglong Flower World - White Pagoda - Children's Playground - South Gate North line (one-way): ①Wuting Bridge - 1757 Food Street - Qionghua Square - Shibi Liushui - Yang Style Bonsai Museum - North Gate ②North Gate - Jinquan Flower Island - Shibi Liushui - Twenty-four Bridge - Wuting Bridge ⏱️Opening hours: 6:00-18:00, 19:00-22:30 (No entry after 22:00) 🎫Ticket prices: Day tour: 100 yuan; Night tour: 120 yuan; Day + Night tour: 168 yuan; Sightseeing car: 20 yuan; 🚢Chartered boat prices: Rowing boat: 400 yuan per stop (includes guide narration, Yangzhou ballad); Electric boat: 400 yuan per stop (includes electronic guide narration); Dragon boat: 800 yuan per stop (includes tea, beef candy, and guide narration) Boat individual ticket prices: Electric boat: 50 yuan/person for two stops (25 yuan/person per stop); Dragon boat: 60 yuan/person for two stops (30 yuan/person per stop) (Individuals do not stop midway) 🌎The sunset at Slim West Lake is beautiful, suitable for taking photos; there are light shows at night.

Daming Temple, located in the northwest suburbs of Yangzhou city, was founded during the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song dynasty (457-464 AD), and has been renamed several times, known as the number one temple in Huaidong (and it's not a 'Taoist temple'). Visit Highlights 1. Jianzhen Memorial Hall: Designed by the famous architect Liang Sicheng, there is his stone statue on the left side of the entrance, and on the right side, there is the stone statue of Zhao Puchu, the former president of the Buddhist Association. 2. Pingshan Hall and Ouyang Shrine: The house where Ouyang Xiu served as the prefect of Yangzhou. Leaning on the railing, one can gaze at the mountains of the south of the Yangtze River, which are level with the line of sight, hence the name 'Pingshan Hall'. 3. Gulin Hall: Built by the great literary figure of the Northern Song dynasty, Su Shi, during his tenure as the prefect of Yangzhou. The name comes from the words 'valley' and 'forest' in Su Shi's poem 'Deep valleys are secluded, and high forests are supportive'. 4. The Qianlong Emperor's Stele: Engraved with three poems written by the Qianlong Emperor when he came to Daming Temple to pay homage to the relics of Ouyang during his tour of the south of the Yangtze River. 5. The Fifth Spring: From the 'Tea Steeping Notes' written by Zhang Youxin, the top scholar of the Tang dynasty in the ninth year of Yuanhe (814 AD), which says 'The water of Daming Temple in Yangzhou is the fifth best'. 6. Qiling Pagoda: Houses three sarira (cremated relics) of Sakyamuni Buddha, and from the top of the pagoda, one can view the entire city of Yangzhou. Ticket Price: 45 yuan, and an additional 20 yuan is required to climb the Qiling Pagoda. It is recommended to buy a combo ticket that includes nearby attractions such as Slender West Lake and Ge Garden, which is valid for two days. You can save 5-10 yuan, and after visiting Daming Temple, you can conveniently go to the nearby Slender West Lake (close to both the north and east gates). It is best to book tickets online in advance. Transportation: There are special tourist buses like Tour 1 and public buses to Daming Temple station within the city. From high-speed rail stations such as Nanjing South Station and Nanjing Station, you can choose several buses like the Z6 route at the eastern or western transportation hubs, some of which transfer to tourist buses like Tour 1 and Tour 2, and some take you directly to the Pingshan Hall parking lot nearby, like Tour 3. It is recommended to download navigation apps like Baidu Maps or Amap for the clearest directions to Daming Temple.

🔳Mang City Attractions: Menghuan Big Golden Pagoda, Big Silver Pagoda, Dai Ethnic Ancient Town, New Playground, Mengbana Xi Rare Garden, Tree-Wrapped Pagoda Cuisine: Sapie, Paoluda, Beef Meatballs, Huoshao Ganba, Soaked Chicken Feet, Manghai Mixed Vegetables 🔳Hongcun Attractions: Chengzhi Hall, Taoyuan Residence, Nanhu Academy, Niuchang Water Channel, Shuren Hall Cuisine: Crispy Cakes, Stinky Tofu, Lingshan Sweet Rice Wine, Wuwu Meat, Xinhuachi, Sauce Meat, Mochi 🔳Wuxi Attractions: Taihu Lake, Yuantouzhu, Lingshan Grand Scenery, Yixing Bamboo Sea, Dangkou Ancient Town, Nanchan Temple, Liyuan Park, Donglin Academy Cuisine: Xiaolongbao, Taihu One-Pot Fresh, Wuxi Spare Ribs, Yulan Cake, Liangxi Crispy Eel, Taihu Three Whites, Shrimp Paste with Crispy Eel 🔳Yangzhou Attractions: Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, He Garden, Daming Temple, Dongguan Street, Luoyang Lake Wetland Park, Hanlingyuan Cuisine: Yangzhou Fried Rice, Crab Meat Lion's Head, Large Boiled Dry Silk, Fuchun Baozi, Four Happiness Soup Dumplings, Thousand-Layer Cake 🔳Qingdao Attractions: Zhan Bridge, Badaguan, Laoshan, Qingdao Catholic Church, Little Qingdao Park, Qingdao Beer Museum, Golden Sand Beach, May Fourth Square, Shi Lao Ren Seaside Bathing Area Cuisine: Spicy Clams, Sea Vegetable Jelly, Spanish Mackerel Dumplings, Rib Rice, Liuting Pig's Trotters, Qingdao Potstickers 🔳Yuxi Attractions: Ailao Mountain, Fuxian Lake, Mao Tian Mountain Cuisine: Ice Porridge, Taiji Eel, Tonghai Bean Sugar, Xinping Mosha Fried Snails, Jiangchuan Bighead Carp, Yuanjiang Aloe, Eshan Pounded Chicken 🔳Yili Attractions: Yili Grand Canyon, Uyghur Ethnic Village, Burqin Ancient City, Liuxing Street Cuisine: Roasted Buns, Roasted Whole Lamb, Hand-Pulled Rice, Big Plate Chicken, Alfalfa Ququ 🔳Nyingchi Attractions: Basong Lake, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Namjagbarwa Peak, Midui Glacier, Lulang Forest Sea, Kading Valley, Nyang River, Bomigang Township Nyingchi Spruce Forest Cuisine: Roasted Whole Lamb, Butter Tea, Zanba, Hand-Grabbed Lamb, Butter Biscuits, Stone Pot Chicken, Roasted Tibetan Fragrant Pig, Yajiang Fish, Butter Honey, Tibetan Baozi 🔳Jinchuan Attractions: Guanyin Bridge, Pear Blossom Valley, Guangfa Temple Cuisine: Snow Pear, Shuangbian White Melon Seeds, Fragrant Pig Leg 🔳Longyan Attractions: Yongding Tulou, Guanzhaishan, Gutian Conference Site, Changting Ancient City, Liancheng Peitian Ancient Residential Buildings, Liangye Mountain Cuisine: Beef Soup Pocket, Beef Balls, Liancheng White Duck Soup, Taro Dumplings, Tingzhou Tofu Dumplings, Hakka Mixed Noodles: Yang Fish

This ancient ginkgo tree has been standing in the temple for many years. Its trunk is thick, its leaves are lush, like a huge umbrella, providing shade for tourists and believers. Every autumn, the leaves of the ginkgo tree turn golden, becoming a beautiful landscape of Daming Temple. According to historical records, this ginkgo tree was planted in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of more than a thousand years. It has witnessed the historical changes of Yangzhou and the rise and fall of Daming Temple. During the war, Daming Temple was destroyed, but this ginkgo tree survived and became a witness to the history of the temple. Highlights: ✔️ Heavenly King Hall: The three characters of 'Daming Temple' on the forehead of the main gate of Daming Temple are engraved by Zhao Puchu, the vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, and the font is full of ancient style. ✔️ Archway: The solemn and elegant archway of Daming Temple was built to commemorate the Qiling Pagoda and Qiling Temple, with four pillars and three bays, and the stone base is like a canopy. ✔️ Great Hall of the Treasure: One of the main buildings of Daming Temple, it is an ancient and quaint hall, with Buddha and Bodhisattva statues inside, which is worth seeing. ✔️ Food: Yangzhou is a famous food city in China, and there are many famous food shops around Daming Temple. After visiting the scenic spot, you can taste Yangzhou's special snacks, such as sweet and sour ribs, Yangzhou fried rice, etc. - Tips: 1. The Daming Temple scenic area includes many attractions such as the Great Hall of the Treasure, the Seven-story Pagoda, the Great Scripture Tower, and the Bell Tower. It is recommended to follow the scenic spot guide route to understand the history and cultural background of each scenic spot. 2. Be sure to wear a comfortable outfit and shoes.

This month, I must make a trip to Yangzhou. The itinerary is as follows: On the first day, visit Daming Temple, Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, Dongguan Street, Caiyi Street, and Wenchang Pavilion. Daming Temple, named after the Daming era of Emperor Xiaowu of the Southern Song Dynasty, has a history of over 1500 years and is the foremost of the eight famous temples in Yangzhou. It is located at No. 8 East Road of Ping Shan Tang in Shugang, Xingjiang District, with an admission fee of 45 yuan (an additional 26 yuan is required for climbing the Qiling Pagoda). Slender West Lake, in comparison to the famous West Lake in Hangzhou, appears more 'slender', exuding the delicate charm of a southern Yangtze River lady. Twenty-four Bridge: 'On a bright moonlit night by the Twenty-four Bridge, where does the jade person teach to play the flute?' The bridge is 24 meters long, 2.4 meters wide, with 24 columns and 24 steps. Wuting Bridge: 'One of the most beautiful ancient bridges in China', built during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, it combines the grandeur of the north with the grace of the south. It is located at No. 28 Dahongqiao Road in Xingjiang District, with a daytime ticket price of 100 yuan and 120 yuan at night. There is also a West Lake cruise, priced at 45 yuan. Ge Garden, one of the four famous gardens in China, the other three being Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden, Beijing's Summer Palace, and Chengde's Mountain Resort. The garden is surrounded by green bamboo, with rockeries in all seasons, presenting a view at every step and fully displaying the beauty of classical gardens. It is located at No. 10 Yanfu East Road in Guangling District, with a ticket price of 50 yuan. Dongguan Street is a historical witness to the development and evolution of Yangzhou city, with a history of 1200 years, and is known as the most representative historical street in Yangzhou. Caiyi Street, a must-visit food street, is filled with a strong local atmosphere. Recommended delicacies include Bajie roasted pig's trotters, Lingbao roujiamo, and Hua Jie stinky tofu. Wenchang Pavilion, as a landmark building of Yangzhou. On the second day, head to Pishi Street, He Garden, and the Grand Canal Museum. Pishi Street, named during the Ming and Qing dynasties for the 'Leather Goods Street', is now a street with a literary and fresh style. Here you can find the popular internet-famous background wall that looks good in any photo, as well as the special Biancheng Bookstore that only sells ancient books. He Garden, also known as 'Jixiao Villa', enjoys the reputation of 'the best garden of the late Qing Dynasty'. Every corner is filled with classical charm. In March, the magnolias in the garden bloom splendidly. It is located at No. 66 Xuningmen Street in Guangling District, with a ticket price of 45 yuan. The Grand Canal Museum is one of the must-visit destinations in Yangzhou. As a newly built museum, it perfectly integrates technology with cultural relics, modernity with history. It is located at No. 1 Yunbo Road in the Southeast New City of Guangling District, Yangzhou, with free admission (but advance reservation is required, and it is closed on Mondays). For accommodation, you can choose to stay near Wenchang Pavilion for convenience in travel and sightseeing (prices near Slender West Lake are slightly higher). For food, Pishi Street offers Duanrong Shaobing, Yangda Yogurt, Memory Fried Shop, Mushroom Hall, Floating Life, Frog Boudoir Secret, Qingmo Research Plant Room, Wu Huo, Juanjuan An, Da You Huoshao, and many other delicacies. On Ankang Road, there are Gaoyou specialty stinky tofu, Ganghui Desserts, Ruanji Roast Duck, Li Guangtou Fried Skewers, and other characteristic snacks.

- March in the Season of Blossoms I've finally arrived at the other side of the 'Anywhere Door': Yangzhou! 🎡｜Itinerary ▫DAY1 Slender West Lake→Yechun→Daming Temple→Ge Garden→Dongguan Street ▫DAY2 Heyuan→Pishi Street→China Grand Canal Museum 🚇｜Transportation ✈️Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, with airport shuttle to the city 🚄It's difficult to get a taxi at Yangzhou East Station, take the Z6 bus to Dongguan Street, just one stop 🛵The preferred mode of transport in the old city, there's more than one type of yellow bike, scanning failure might be due to using the wrong applet 🏠｜Accommodation If budget allows, choose the Welcome Guest House, Dongguan Street or near Heyuan for convenient dining, Baolong Plaza is quite close to the Grand Canal Museum. 📸｜Attractions 1⃣Slender West Lake ⏰Daytime entry 06:00-17:15, latest exit time 19:30 (extra night ticket required after this time); Night tour 18:30-22:00 🎫Day ticket 100, night ticket 120 🚶‍♀Route suggestion: South Gate-Long Dyke Spring Willow-Xuyuan-Little Golden Hill-Fishing Platform-Wuting Bridge-White Pagoda-Twenty-Four Bridge-Xichun Terrace-Steles Corridor-Yechun 🌷Enter at six in the morning to enjoy the poetic scenery alone: Long Dyke Spring Willow swaying by the water, Xuyuan filled with poetry, the morning light on Little Golden Hill, admiring the Big Dipper from the Fishing Platform, climbing Wuting Bridge to overlook ten miles of lake light, passing by the White Pagoda in search of Twenty-Four Bridge. 2⃣Daming Temple ⏰08:00-17:00 🎫48; Qiling Pagoda requires an additional ticket, priced at 26 📿Located in the central peak of Shugang Scenic Area, it combines cultural relics and garden scenery. Climbing Qiling Pagoda to gaze into the distance, one realizes that the green willows and city walls are Yangzhou. 3⃣Ge Garden ⏰07:30-17:30 🎫48 🎋If you can't make it early, go late, after sunset when the visitors disperse, you can see the beauty of one of China's four famous gardens: The name of the garden comes from bamboo, with the spring breeze swaying, the greenery is just right; stone is the soul of the garden, to see the rockery of the four seasons requires a lot of imagination. 🚪The north gate is entry only, the east gate is exit only, the south gate allows both entry and exit, recommended to start from the north gate. 4⃣Heyuan ⏰ 07:30-17:30 🎫48 🪟The top garden of the late Qing Dynasty, with corridors, windows, pavilions, and mountains, four 'number ones in the world', filming locations for 'Marrying the Wrong Bride' and 'My Fair Princess', the spring flowers are dense, every bit is a reason not to miss Heyuan when you come to Yangzhou. 5⃣China Grand Canal Museum ⏰Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00 (entry stops at 16:00) 🎫Free admission, book seven days in advance, tickets released daily at 19:00 🎞 A total of 12 halls, each hall is wonderful: Hall 1 to appreciate the past and present of the Grand Canal, Hall 2 to take a sand boat to watch the ancient canal sides, Hall 8 to enjoy a visual feast of poetry and water transport, and so on... 🎨Hall 3's 'Qingjiangpu Post' is hidden in the alley, with many seals and the silk postcards are very attractive. 🍥｜Cuisine ▫Yechun: Pingshan Hall store is next to Slender West Lake and Daming Temple ▫Simple Tea and Plain Rice: It's cheap and quite good ▫Yangzhou Yogurt: You must try it when you come 📝｜Tips ▫There are lacquer fan stalls at almost every scenic spot, with similar prices, make one when you see it, you can do it yourself, buy early to use as a photo prop! ▫The annual card 'Yangzhou Travel & Leisure Card A' is a good choice, 238 per card, includes 11 fee-paying scenic spots including popular ones, valid for one year with unlimited visits.