Yangzhou Slender West Lake | Walking under the ink painting that has been flowing for thousands of years

Li Bai's verse 'My old friend leaves the Yellow Crane Tower, in the third month of the lunar calendar, he goes down to Yangzhou,' has adorned this ancient city of Yangzhou for over a thousand years. When it comes to Yangzhou's attractions, the first to mention is 'Slender West Lake.' Originally named Baoshang River, Slender West Lake was formed by two bodies of water during the Sui Dynasty. It is a branch of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and has undergone development and maintenance through the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties to become what it is today. Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty visited this place six times during his southern tours. 📍Address: Yangzhou Slender West Lake 🎫Ticket: Regular 100r, Night 120r 🕰️Daytime: 06:00-17:30 🕰️Nighttime: 19:00-21:00 🚘Transportation: Public transportation and taxis are recommended, self-driving is not recommended due to very poor parking conditions 🚤Painted Boat: 60r/person, about 20 minutes 🚤Tour Boat: 50r/person, about 15 minutes 🚤4-person Small Boat: 80r/hour 🚤6-person Small Boat: 100r/hour 🌈Recommended Check-in Points 1️⃣Five Pavilion Bridge The Five Pavilion Bridge is the symbol of Slender West Lake, resembling a lotus flower in full bloom. Compared to the Twenty-four Bridge, it appears more heroic and vigorous. 2️⃣Slender West Lake - Fishing Platform The gate here faces the Five Pavilion Bridge, creating a perfect atmosphere during sunrise and sunset. 3️⃣Xu Garden The 'screen' of Slender West Lake, with exquisite architectural layout, precise structure, and yet full of variations. 4️⃣White Pagoda The white pagoda body has a history of over 200 years. The brick structure resembles the White Pagoda in Beihai, Beijing. 5️⃣Xichun Terrace, Twenty-four Bridge The poem 'Twenty-four Bridges under the Moonlight' originates from here. Standing on Xichun Terrace, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the entire lake area and have a distant view of the Qiling Pagoda in Daming Temple. 6️⃣Spring Willows on Long Dike Peach blossoms every three steps, willows every five steps, with a gentle breeze blowing over the lake, willow catkins flying. 7️⃣Night Tour Near Shuiyun Shenggai, you can watch the light show of the Five Pavilion Bridge. After the light show, there is a performance of Zhang Ruoxu's 'Moonlit Night on the Spring River.' ⚠️Little Tips 1. Daytime tickets must be used to exit the park before 19:30. 2. The park opens at 6:00 AM, it is recommended to go early to avoid crowds and take good photos! 3. Be sure to take a map at the entrance, the check-in and photo spots are clearly marked inside.