Slender West Lake: This is the essential Yangzhou travel spot. It was an important area for the Qianglong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) during his incognito tours of southern China. And you can follow in the emperor's footsteps and enjoy the gardens and landscaping, listen to anecdotes, taste royal delicacies and experience an emperor’s life in the following way:
Route: Royal Docks——Ye Chun Garden——Juan Shi Dong Tian——Qu Water in Xi Yuan Garden——Hong Bridge——Spring Willow in Chang Di——Rainy scene on Si Qiao Bridge——Xu Garden——Small Jin Hill——Wuting Bridge——Wangchun Building——Xi Chun Platform——Bridge 24——Jingxiang Book house——Flowing stream in Shi Bi——Mei Yuan Hua Xian——Jin Quan Hua Yu——Ping Shan Hall
Ancient Canal: The Yangzhou section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal is the oldest part, with relics and trees lining the canal, and displaying Yangzhou’s customs. The canal scenic spot brings together gardens and landscaping, culture, charm, and business. A trip along the old canal gives visitors an experience of the profound nature of Yangzhou culture as follows:
(yangzhou.gov.cn)
Route: Guandi Docks——Bianyimen Square——Dongguan ferry——Puhading Garden——Wu Daotai‘s Mansion——Kangshan Garden——He Garden——South Gate Square
Ancient Yangzhou tour: This route connects many of the best tourist attractions in the urban area and the key landscaping as follows:
Route: East Dike of Slender West Lake——Big Hong Bridge——Erdao Ditch——Laihe Bridge——Double Hong Bridge——Lotus Pond