Things to do in  Yangzhou

Step back in time to the Ming and Qing dynasties when you walk along Yangzhou Dongguan Street. The slate-lined street, dotted with red lanterns outside quaint shops and cafés, has a museum to explore, plus old merchant homes and courtyards to photograph. Along with admiring the little lanes and ancient gates, it’s also just fun to people-watch.

Set in a historic urban area in Yangzhou, Slender West Lake is a perfect place for a quiet boat ride with a loved one, or a wander through the manicured gardens along the edges of the narrow lake. The site showcases ancient Chinese style, with stone bridges, pagodas, and pavilions, and was originally part of the moats and canal system dating back to the Qing dynasty.