Yangzhou Slender West Lake Family Travel Guide
by Extravagant 5 Wanderlust
Oct 20, 2025
Everyone knows the fireworks of March in Li Bai's poetry,
but few realize that Yangzhou's autumn scenery is even more extraordinary🍁
As the green fades, golden hues cover the city✨
The entire Guangling is immersed in romantic autumn vibes
Ginkgo leaves flutter between white walls and black tiles, with spots of red maple
If you are planning an autumn trip🚶
Please keep this local autumn viewing guide handy
From must-visit spots to food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation, everything is arranged for you~
📸【Must-Visit Autumn Viewing Spots in Yangzhou】
📍 Heyuan Garden (Address: No. 66 Xuningmen Street, Guangling District)
Red maples and flower windows create a picturesque scene👀
The garden’s autumn colors are breathtaking
Photo check-in rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Qionghua Temple (Address: North Wenhebei Road, Hanjiang District)
Centuries-old ginkgo X round archway = a stunning photo frame📸
A hidden gem perfect for photos, a photographer’s secret spot
Few people, beautiful scenery rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Shi Kefa Memorial Hall (Address: No. 18 Jin Jie East Alley, Guangling District)
Two 300-year-old ginkgo trees stand symmetrically🍂
Golden leaves cover the Ming Dynasty courtyard
Historical atmosphere rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall (Address: No. 44 Dongquanmen, Guangling District)
700-year-old ginkgo king, forever legendary!
Stand beneath the tree and feel the passage of a millennium
Impressive rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Ge Garden (Address: No. 10 Yanfu East Road, Guangling District)
Rockery and autumn colors = heart-melting💓
The ultimate aesthetic of classical gardens
Jiangnan charm rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Daming Temple (Address: No. 1 East Road, Pingshantang, Zhongfeng, Shugang)
Climb the Qiling Pagoda to overlook the city’s autumn colors🏯
Ancient temple ginkgo + distant mountains like ink
Artistic conception rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📍 Slender West Lake (Address: No. 28 Dahongqiao Road, Hanjiang District)
The sunset dyes the lake water like gold foil✨
A flowing Jiangnan ink painting
Romantic rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🍂【Autumn Travel Tips】
🕐 Best viewing period: 11.20-12.10
Ginkgo leaves turn yellow for only a 15-day golden period⚠️
It’s recommended to book tickets and plan your trip in advance
👔 Clothing guide:
November temperatures 10-18℃🧥
Layering recommended: base layer + sweater + trench coat
Pair with JK uniform or Hanfu for better photos
📆 Recommended itinerary:
Day 1: Heyuan Garden → Qionghua Temple → Shi Kefa Memorial Hall
Day 2: Ge Garden → Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics → Daming Temple
Day 3: Boating on Slender West Lake + Hanfu photoshoot
💰 Ticket information:
Heyuan Garden 45 RMB | Ge Garden 45 RMB
Slender West Lake 100 RMB | Combo tickets available for better deals
Post by sunrise. 22 | Oct 22, 2025























