I thought Suzhou was beautiful until I visited Yangzhou

A three-day, two-night slow-living trip to Yangzhou🌸—this charming Jiangnan town is perfect for unwinding! Follow my itinerary to eat, explore, and truly experience the "Yangzhou Slow Life"~

🚶‍♀️Day 1: Discover Yangzhou's Literary Charm
📍Slender West Lake: Don’t miss the rowboat ride with folk songs sung by the boat ladies—60 RMB/person is a steal! Enter from the South Gate and exit at the North Gate for the best route.
📍Wenchang Pavilion: The iconic downtown landmark, stunning when lit up at night.
📍Dongguan Street: Must-try: the lotus root starch balls at Plain Tea & Simple Meal! Avoid holidays to dodge the crowds.
Tip: Slender West Lake offers half-price tickets after 6 PM—night views are magical🌙

Day 2: Embrace Old Yangzhou’s Leisure
📍Ge Garden: One of China’s Four Great Gardens, with bamboo groves perfect for photos.
📍Pishi Street: A hub of artsy shops—don’t skip the "Floating Life" bookstore.
📍He Garden: The "No. 1 Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty," ideal for cheongsam photoshoots.
📍Ancient Canal Cruise: Take the 7:30 PM boat to see the riverside light show.

Day 3: Savor Yangzhou’s Flavors
📍Quyuan Teahouse: A 2-star Black Pearl restaurant—arrive by 6 AM to queue!
📍Yangzhou Scrub Bathhouse: Try this intangible-cultural-heritage-level scrub—book ahead.
📍Caiyi Street: Locals’ favorite food street—Jiangjiaqiao’s dumpling noodles are a must.

🍜 Food Checklist:
✅ "Three Springs" breakfast: Fuchun, Yechun, and Gonghechun.
✅ Must-eat lion’s head pork: Shiweitian is top-rated.
✅ Authentic Yangzhou fried rice: Dongyuan Small Restaurant.
✅ Simei Pickles: Great as souvenirs.

🏠 Stay Suggestion:
Book near Dongguan Street for convenience—Changley Inn (a heritage building itself) is a gem.