Yangzhou Guide

Lotus Lake

Following the quiet canal a few kilometers south from Slender West Lake leads to Lotus Lake (He Hua Chi). There is a pleasant tea house on an island in the lake, and some trails and paths meander throughout the park as well. The lake can even be enjoyed without physically entering the park, as...

Ye Chun Teahouse

The Ye Chun Teahouse has been a Yangzhou staple for nearly 200 years. Not only is the teahouse set in one of the prettiest locations in town, along the tree lined banks of the Hu Cheng Canal near the Qian Long Imperial Dock, Ye Chun serves up some of the best steamed Chinese dishes as well. Most...

Tian Ning Antique Market

Tian Ning Market is one of the best places in Yangzhou to score a rare, unusual gift. Chinese art and antique stores line the courtyard’s outer edge and are open seven days a week. On the weekends the market is often very crowded and busy, as the courtyard generally fills  up with...

Yangzhou Dongguan Street

A ancient commercial street, along with characteristic shops and yummy snacks. You should walk through it when you come to the smart city Yangzhou.

YangZhou WenChang Square Gaming Center

Ye Chun Teahouse 2

This Ye Chun offers similar fare to the other Ye Chun across the street.  They share the same name, both have a long history in Yangzhou, and as far as we know, are both equally famous for their dim sum.  Steamed buns (baozi, 包子), thin tofu noodles in broth (tanggansi, 烫干丝), and giant...

Han Dynasty Tombs

Even the slightest of Chinese history enthusiasts will be engaged at these remarkably well preserved 2,000 year old tombs. The once Han Dynasty regional emperor Guang Ling (the origin of Yangzhou’s former name) had these wooden tombs constructed for he and his wife. The tombs were...

Tomb of Puhaddin (Hui Hui Tang)

Yangzhou saw an unprecedented amount of Arab traders during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and among them was the famous descendant of Muhammed named Puhaddin. While in Yangzhou he preached to fellow Islamic merchants, and he built the Xianhe (immortal crane) temple, which today is closed to non-...

Dong Quan Men Alley

Running parallel to the busy Wenchang Road is a quiet ancient back alley that contains a host of sites well worth visiting. The alley's main gate/entrance dates back to the Qing Dynasty. Small restaurants and craft shopss line the alley, yet it thankfully lacks any sense of commercialization....

Banana Night Club

Come here to dance. The dance floor bounces, lights up, and is always crowded. The club currently offers a buy one get one free deal on Budweiser bottles.