When it comes to tourism in China, everyone remembers the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, and Shanghai's Bund. In fact, China has a lot more attractions. China is a vast territory with a variety of cities, and each city is fraught with the beauty and brilliance of China.
Today we want to introduce you to a very important city - Yangzhou. During the Tang Dynasty, over 1000 years ago, Yangzhou was one of the few vibrant cities in the world with a population of over 500,000. By understanding Yangzhou, it will be easier for you to understand China.
Grand canal
Grand canal
China is known throughout the world for two great ancient projects: the Wall of China and the Great Canal. The Grand Canal in ancient times was the equivalent of the modern high-speed railroad, was the economic and transport life force of the country.
The Grand Canal gave birth to an exquisite city. Yangzhou is one of the most important cities on the Grand Canal. The city was founded over 3000 years ago and is the most authentic ancient city in China.
Wuting Bridge
Wuting Bridge
Wuting Bridge is known as “the most beautiful bridge in China” and is a masterpiece of ancient bridge architecture. There are five pavilions built on the bridge, their shape resembling a blooming lotus, which is why the Wuting Bridge is also called the "lotus bridge".
Ge Yuan Garden
Ge Yuan Garden
In Ge Yuan's garden, various types of bamboo are grown, and there are stones skillfully made of different materials that represent the season of the year. Spring is embodied in the image of bamboo and rocks. Summer is represented by the steel gray Taihu stone. Autumn is depicted by Huangshan stone and winter by Xuan stone.
Yangzhou cuisine
When it comes to Yangzhou cuisine, everyone thinks of a dish that is found in all Chinese restaurants in the world - fried rice. Yangzhou is the hometown of fried rice in Yangzhou and the birthplace of Huaiyang cuisine, one of the four main cuisines in China. Currently, Chinese leaders are hosting important guests, most of whom choose Huaiyang cuisine.
Yangzhou Wangchaolou Cultural Themed Hotel
Yangzhou Wangchaolou Hotel
The hotel is located in the city center and is surrounded by the main attractions of Yazhou: the famous West Lake, Ge Yuan and He Yuan Gardens, Dongguan Street, Ancient Canal. There are Fuchun and Yechun tea houses nearby, where you can taste traditional Yangzhou tea.
Yangzhou Wangchaolou Hotel
The hotel's interior is designed in traditional Chinese style with elements of modern culture. The hotel rooms are decorated in a variety of styles that reflect the cultural characteristics of the Chinese dynasties (Tang Dynasty 9th century, Song 11th century, Ming 14th century).
Yangzhou has always attached great importance to sustainable development and strives to improve the environment and improve people's lives. Yangzhou City Government tackles the problem of urban waste water and comprehensively improves the living conditions of the community. Also, 80 eco-sports and recreational parks were built in accordance with international standards and opened free of charge to citizens. Yangzhou received the UN award for the effective protection of the ancient city and the improvement of the living environment. United Nations Under Secretary-General Anna Tibaijuka arrived in Yangzhou and was touched by the happy faces of the people of Yangzhou.
Welcome to Yangzhou! Feel the real China!
