Ge Garden:Ge Garden was built by HuanZhiYun in the 23rd year of the reign of Qing Emperor JiaQing (1818). It is famous for its beautiful bamboo scenery. Even the word "个" in its name was taken from a part of the word “竹”.
Transportation: Bus No.61, 8, etc.
He Garden:He Garden represents the highest level of the architectural art in the late Qing Dynasty.It is one of the national key cultural relic protection units and also a national AAAA grade scenic spot. It also has a nickname---Ji Xiao Heights which comes from a poem written by TaoYuanMing. There were several celebrities lived in it such as the famous painter HuangBinHong and the famous writer ZhuQianHua. What’s more, the Pianshi Rookery House is rated as“the only copy extant”.
Transportation: Bus No.19, 61, 209 etc.
Da Ming Temple:Da Ming Temple is located on Shugang Hill. It is famous for the Buddhist monk Jianzhen, who traveled to Japan in the 7th century, and played an important role in the introduction of Buddhism in Japan. Also it was at the zenith of prosperity during the Tang's Tianbao period, a time of political stability and flourishing trade.
Transportation: Bus No.25, tour bus etc.
Slender West Lake:Named after Hangzhou's West Lake, this long, narrow stretch of water is situated in the northwest of Yangzhou city and its 4.3-kilometer banks sprout with weeping willows. There are many other elegant styles of architecture line along the shore of the lake or built over the lake. 24 scenic attractions including the Fishing Platform (Diaoyutai), White Pagoda, the Five Pavilion Bridge, Xiaojin Hill and 24 Bridge etc. are settled around the lake.
Transportation: Bus No.308, 3, 4, 21, 22etc.
Dong Guan Street: Located in central area of YangZhou, Dong Guan Street is usually billed as the essence of historical Yangzhou, as it reserves more than 50 sites of cultural heritage. Over 1000 meters in length, the street was once a business hub where people would come to buy their daily supplies, including food and small furniture. Thankfully, this tradition is still alive today, as tourists can find almost every kind of local specialty food and handicraft on offer here.
Transportation: Bus No.66, 19, 4 etc.
Go to Yangzhou in March, in the mist of the flowers of spring. April 18---May 18, is the prime tourist season in Yangzhou. The white-flower trees blossom and their scent mix in the air, offering a sense of relaxation.
Lacquer wares, jade articles, paper cutting, embroider, stuffed toys, peanut brittle etc.
Stewed meatball, Yangzhou stir-fried rice, stewed fish head, Shredded pork in chicken soup etc