What are the tourist attractions in Yangzhou?

Yangzhou is located in the middle of Jiangsu Province, at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It was known as Guangling, Jiangdu, and Weiyang in ancient times. It is a famous cultural city with a history of 2,500 years. It is the hometown of "Yangzhou Fried Rice", regardless of its name. The beautiful natural scenery, unique gardens and monuments, and exquisite delicacies all shine with the beauty of the ancient city that is observable, observable, and delicious, and reveal the vigorous charm of the city. The so-called "Fireworks in Yangzhou in March" means that every spring, Yangzhou welcomes the peak tourist season, and it is also the best time to visit Yangzhou. Every year from April 18th to May 18th, Yangzhou City holds the "Fireworks March Trade and Tourism Festival". At this time, Yangzhou is misty and rainy, and the rare Qionghua is in full bloom, and the flowers are fragrant. It is the golden season for tourism. Let’s take a look at the top ten tourist attractions in Yangzhou.

1. Slender West Lake

Slender West Lake is located in the northwest suburb of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It was originally named Baoan Lake. There are many scenic buildings in the lake area, which is a symbol of Yangzhou’s elegance and splendor. It enjoys a garden It is so prosperous that it is the best in the world. It has a good reputation. Slender West Lake is characterized by its thinness. The lake surface is sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, with sparse trees on both sides, simple and colorful garden architecture, and beautiful natural landscape. There are many bridges in the park, each with its own unique style. The wind pavilion on the Wuting Bridge is very characteristic of the South. On a full moon night, each of the fifteen bridge holes contains a moon. However, the Twenty-Four Bridge displays the beautiful scenery of Changhong lying on the waves. In spring, the garden is full of weeping willows fluttering in the wind; in autumn, the stunning red flowers of the other side make Slender West Lake more charming; at sunset, it is also a good choice to sit in a daze in Xu Garden.

2. Ge Garden

Ge Garden is located in the northeast corner of the ancient city of Yangzhou. It was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was the private garden of Huang Zhiyun, the president of the Lianghuai Salt Industry at that time. It is divided into the northern bamboo viewing area, the central garden, and the southern residential area. This garden is famous for its bamboo and stone. The "?" character in the name of the garden is taken from half of the character bamboo, which corresponds to the various bamboos in the garden. The essence of Geyuan lies in the art of rockery and stone stacking with the theme of the four seasons. Different stones are stacked to form four scenes of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The four seasons of rockeries each have their own characteristics. It is also very pleasant to take a walk in the bamboo forest in the northern part of the garden. Even in the hot summer, it feels quite cool.

3. He Garden

He Garden is located on Xu Ningmen Street in the north of Yangzhou City. It is also known as Jixiao Villa. It is a private garden built by He Zhiyi during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. A masterpiece of garden architecture in the late Qing Dynasty, it is known as the first garden in the late Qing Dynasty. The whole garden consists of the back garden, the residential courtyard and the stone mountain house in the southeast. The various parts are connected by a multi-passage corridor. There are four "No. 1 in the World" in He Garden, namely "The No. 1 Corridor in the World", "The No. 1 Mountain in the World", "The No. 1 Window in the World" and "The No. 1 Pavilion in the World". Heyuan is also the filming base for domestic film and television dramas. Nearly a hundred film and television dramas including the new version of "A Dream of Red Mansions" and the sequel to "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" were filmed here.

4. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the longest man-made river in the world. It starts from Tongzhou in the north and ends in Hangzhou in the south. It runs from north to south. It is a bridge that connects two thousand people of the Chinese nation. A bridge of civilization over the years. The Yangzhou section of the canal is about 30 kilometers long from Guazhou to Wantou, forming the famous "Yangzhou Three Bays" and is the oldest section of the Grand Canal. The water quality of Yangzhou Ancient Canal is clear, and there are many places of interest and historical sites along the coast. The customs and customs are unique and interesting. When night falls, stroll along the river embankment. The lights are densely lit and the night view is pleasant. You can reach the canal from the end of Dongguan Ancient Street.

5. Daming Temple

The Daming Temple is located in the northwest suburbs of Yangzhou City. It was first built in the Southern Dynasties, more than 1,500 years ago. Before the famous monk Jianzhen went east to Japan, he taught scriptures and ordained here. The entire Daming Temple is divided into three parts. The middle part is the main temple building, the east part is the Qiling Pagoda, and the west part is the garden-style back garden called the West Garden. The most famous thing in the temple is the Qiling Pagoda, which was built by Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty to celebrate his birthday. The relics of Sakyamuni are enshrined in the tower. Li Bai, Bai Juyi, Liu Yuxi, etc. also visited it to compose poems. When you climb to the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire Daming Temple, Slender West Lake and Yangzhou City.

6. Dongguan Street

Dongguan Street is the most representative historical old street in Yangzhou City. It has simple and elegant buildings, gray tiles and white walls, surrounded by green trees and greenery. Surrounded by bamboo, it looks even more artistic. Dongguan Street stretches from the ancient canal in the east to Guoqing Road in the west, with a total length of 1,122 meters. The original street pavement was paved with long slabs. In the past, it was not only a water and land transportation hub in Yangzhou, but also a center of commerce, handicraft industry, and religious culture. There are many businesses on both sides of the street. Many time-honored brands such as "Simei Sauce Garden", "Xie Fu Chun Fragrance Powder", "Da Qilin Pavilion Tea Shop" and so on have a history of hundreds of years. There are also many historical sites and cultural relics, such as Yipu and Wang's Garden, etc. are located on this street.

7. Wenchang Pavilion

Wenchang Pavilion is located at the intersection of Wenhe Road and Wenchang Road. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou City. Wenchang Pavilion was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It is the Kuixing Pavilion of Yangzhou Fuxue, hence the name "Wenchang Pavilion". Every festival night, the colorful lights on the pavilion shine brightly, creating a beautiful scene in Yangzhou's downtown area. Wenchang Pavilion is an octagonal three-level brick and wood structure building, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ground floor of the pavilion has arches on all sides and is connected to the street. The second and third floors of the pavilion are surrounded by empty windows. When you climb up to the tower, you can have a panoramic view of the street scenery far and near.

8. Yangzhou Double Museum

Yangzhou Double Museum is located on Wenchang New Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou City. It consists of the Yangzhou Museum and the Yangzhou China Engraving and Printing Museum.

The museum has a rich collection and many interesting exhibits, including Guangling Chao Yangzhou City Story, National Treasure Hall, Calligraphy and Painting Hall, Ancient Art Hall, Chinese Woodblock Printing Hall and Yangzhou Woodblock Printing Hall, as well as various interactive areas. , the lighting is very good, and the overall design makes people feel very comfortable. There is only one cultural relic on display in the entire exhibition hall of the National Treasure Museum. It is the Yuanji blue-glazed plum vase with white dragon pattern. It is the treasure of the Yangzhou Museum. There are only three in the world. The other two are defective. Only the Yangzhou one This one is the best and largest.

9. Memorial Hall of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou

The Memorial Hall of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou is located in the southeast of Slender West Lake. It was renovated from the Western Temple where Jin Nong, one of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou, lived in his later years. The Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou generally refers to a group of innovative painters in Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty. There are different opinions on which eight painters the Eight Eccentrics refer to specifically. According to various writings, there were at least fifteen people in total, so? Eight? can be regarded as a numeral or a divisor. The Main Hall is now the main exhibition hall of the memorial hall, and most of the beautiful paintings on the beams are from the Ming Dynasty. In the center of the hall stands the statue of the Eight Monsters of Yangzhou, surrounded by exhibitions, but most of the paintings and calligraphy are imitations.

10. Guanyin Mountain

Guanyin Mountain is located on the east side of Daming Temple. It is the representative of the mountain temple. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty once built his palace and maze here. It is known as the "No. 1 Lingshan Mountain". This is the natural commanding height of Yangzhou, with a panoramic view of the north and south of the Yangtze River and Huaihe River. The Buddha statues in Guanyin Mountain are very unique. The Buddha statues here are different from those in other temples where Sakyamuni is the main image. The other Buddha statues are all filled with stars and the moon. The main body here is "Bodhisattva", and four famous Buddhist mountain Bodhisattvas are worshiped at the same time. The thirty-two avatars of Guanyin Mountain are not only unique in face shape, clothing, and movement, but more importantly, the detailed treatment of the characters' expressions strives to present the characters' different personalities. The pleats of the clothes are fluttering and lifelike. .