I just came back from Yangzhou, and I don't recommend going in January.

Hi everyone! 👋 Yangzhou in winter is like a light ink painting, with a unique charm of coldness and beauty. I just came back from there, and I'm going to share the winter treasure play in Yangzhou with you! 🌆Yangzhou Impression Yangzhou, a cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years, is full of the gentleness and delicacy of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The slender West Lake is winding and winding, and the garden scenery on both sides is scattered; the bluestone road in Dongguan Street carries the traces of time, and the antique shops exude the fireworks of the world. Although Yangzhou in winter is less colorful, it is more peaceful and distant, which makes people slow down and savor the unique charm of this city. 🚗Transportation Guide ✈️Plane: You can fly to Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport first, and there is a bus to Yangzhou city from the airport, which is convenient and fast; you can also choose to fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, and then take a high-speed train or car to Yangzhou, there are many trains, about 1 hour drive. 🚄High-speed train: Yangzhou East Station is the main high-speed train station, with convenient transportation in the station, including buses, taxis and other travel options. Some buses in the city support Alipay or WeChat ride code payment, and you can also download the "Yangzhou Bus" APP to scan the code to ride, making it easy to get to various attractions. 🗺Travel Route Day1: Slender West Lake - Daming Temple - Dongguan Street - Ge Garden Day2: He Garden - Pi Market Street - Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum - Sanwan Wetland Park Day3: Cornel Bay Scenic Area - Return to Wenchang Pavilion Business District (shopping, dining) 🌟Must-see attractions 1. Slender West Lake: The slender West Lake in winter is like a light ink painting, with sparkling waves on the lake and willow trees on both sides of the lake, although the green has faded, the willow branches sway in the cold wind, with a different view. The Five Pavilion Bridge, the Twenty-four Bridge and other attractions are even more beautiful in the snow, as if traveling back to ancient times, making people intoxicated. 2. Daming Temple: A thousand-year-old temple, solemn and solemn. The buildings in the temple are scattered, the incense is lingering, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yangzhou city when you climb the Qiling Tower. In winter, the red walls and white snow in the temple contrast with each other, making it especially peaceful and harmonious, giving people a moment of peace of mind. 3. Dongguan Street: A street full of historical charm, with various traditional Yangzhou snacks, handicraft stores and old brand stores on both sides of the street. Here you can taste the local food of Yangzhou and feel the atmosphere of Yangzhou's market life, and the night of Dongguan Street is even more lively and prosperous with its bright lights. 4. Ge Garden: The garden is famous for its bamboo and stone, with green bamboo and exquisite rockery. The bamboo in winter is still green and tall, contrasting with the ancient buildings in the garden, showing the unique beauty of the garden. Walking in the garden, it is like being in a quiet world, feeling the elegant life of the ancients. 5. He Garden: Known as the "First Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty", the architecture is unique, combining Chinese and Western styles. The corridors, pavilions, rockeries, ponds and other landscapes in the garden are scattered, with a view at every step. Especially the rockery of the stone house, in the winter sun, the light and shadow are mottled, full of artistic atmosphere. 6. Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum: It shows the history and culture of the Grand Canal and the customs and customs along the canal in an all-round way. The museum has a rich and varied exhibition, which allows people to have an in-depth understanding of the charm of the Grand Canal through multimedia and physical displays, and is a good place to increase knowledge and take photos. 7. Sanwan Wetland Park: This is the ecological green lung of Yangzhou city, the park is quiet and beautiful in winter, the reeds by the river sway with the wind, and flocks of migratory birds perch here. Stroll along the river, enjoy the natural beauty, breathe the fresh air, and feel the vitality and energy of nature. Practical Guide 🎫Tickets: Slender West Lake, Daming Temple, Ge Garden, He Garden, Cornel Bay Scenic Area and other attractions require tickets, which can be purchased online in advance for a certain discount. Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum is free, but you need to make an appointment in advance. 🕙Opening hours: The opening hours of each attraction are different, generally open at 8 or 9 a.m. and stop entering the park at 4 or 5 p.m., but the specific time may be adjusted according to the season and holidays, so it is recommended to check the official website or call in advance. 🍱Food Recommendations 1. Yangzhou Fried Rice: The rice is clear and the side dishes are rich and varied, with ham, eggs, shrimp, green beans, etc. The fried rice is golden in color, fragrant, rich in taste, salty and fragrant, and every bite can feel the freshness of the ingredients, which is one of the signature dishes of Yangzhou and makes people never get tired of eating it. 2. Fuchun Tea House Morning Tea: The representative of Yangzhou morning tea, with three Ding buns, thousand layer oil cake, jadeite siu mai, etc. The three Ding buns are full of filling and delicious; the thousand layer oil cake is soft, glutinous, sweet and distinct; the jadeite siu mai is green in color and fragrant in taste. With a cup of fragrant tea, slowly taste, feel the leisurely life of Yangzhou people, the taste is authentic, and people will never forget it. 3. Lion's Head: The meat is fresh and tender, fat but not greasy, and melts in the mouth. Made with pork, it is delicate in texture and rich in flavor. The steamed lion's head retains the original flavor of the ingredients, while the braised lion's head is more flavorful, and both methods are delicious. 4. Big Boiled Dry Silk: The dry silk is cut as thin as hair, with shrimp, ham, mushrooms and other ingredients, and cooked with chicken soup. The soup is rich and delicious, and the dry silk absorbs the essence of the soup, making it smooth and delicious, and is a traditional dish that tests the chef's knife skills and cooking skills, and is very enjoyable to eat. 5. Dongguan Street Mahua: A specialty snack of Dongguan Street, the mahua is crispy and sweet. There are many flavors to choose from, such as original, sweet and salty, and they are made and sold on the spot, steaming hot. Take a bite, "crunch" sound, is a delicious snack when shopping, loved by tourists. 6. Lotus Root Powder Balls: The appearance is round and smooth, and the filling is sweet. The outer skin is made of lotus root powder, wrapped with sesame, peanuts, walnuts and other fillings, and the cooked balls are crystal clear, soft and glutinous, sweet but not greasy, with a strong lotus root fragrance, which is a traditional dessert in Yangzhou, and eating a bowl makes you feel warm inside. 🏨Hotel Accommodation 1. Hotels near Slender West Lake: Recommended Yangzhou Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort, with a superior location, located on the shore of Slender West Lake, with beautiful surroundings. The hotel has hot spring facilities, so you can soak in the hot spring after a day of playing to relax your body and mind. The rooms are elegantly decorated and well-equipped, and some rooms offer views of the Slender West Lake, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable stay. 2. Hotels near Dongguan Street: Yangzhou Dongguan Street Mercure Hotel is close to Dongguan Street, making it easy to get around. The hotel's design incorporates elements of Yangzhou's traditional culture, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with attentive service. There are many delicious foods around, so you can easily taste the local food of Yangzhou and feel the lively atmosphere of Yangzhou. 3. Hotels near Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum: Yangzhou Greenland Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is close to the Grand Canal Museum, with convenient transportation and complete facilities. The rooms have a wide view and modern and simple decoration, providing a comfortable resting environment for your trip to Yangzhou and making it easy to visit various attractions. 💡Tips 1. The temperature in Yangzhou is low in winter, so remember to bring warm clothes such as thick coats, scarves, gloves, hats, etc. to keep warm, especially when visiting outdoor attractions such as Slender West Lake. 2. The food in Yangzhou is sweet, so if you can't eat sweet food, you can communicate with the waiter in advance and ask them to adjust the taste. 3. When visiting Yangzhou China Grand Canal Museum, you should make an appointment in advance to avoid the peak of people flow, and at the same time, you should follow the rules of the museum and take care of the cultural relics and exhibition facilities. Guys, Yangzhou in winter is waiting for you to unveil its mysterious veil, so hurry up and arrange it! 💕