Getting to know Yangzhou
At the 16th International Tourism Exhibition that just ended in Moscow, the Chinese city of Yangzhou attracted great interest from many visitors and tour operators.
Yangzhou is an important city in China. It is located in the east of the country in Jiangsu province, it is very easy to get to the city. It takes just 1 hour by high speed train to the capital of Jiangsu province, Nanjing. It takes 2 hours to get from Yangzhou to Shanghai, the economic center of China, by train.
Yangzhou dates back to the 6th century, during the reign of the Sui dynasty, and even then the city became an important trade center. In the 13th century, the Venetian traveler Marco Polo arrived in Yangzhou, where he was appointed a government official. In his travel notes, the traveler described Yangzhou as a shopping center filled with impressions.
Due to its commercial and economic development, Yangzhou has always been considered an extremely wealthy city, and at the same time, it has made a significant contribution to the flourishing of culture and art. In the period from the 16th to the 18th century, it was one of the most prominent centers of art in the Middle Kingdom.
Yangzhou's beautiful bridges
Bridges are the heart and soul of the city. Yangzhou has many bridges that have inherited more than 2,000 years of city culture. They are the main source of inspiration for poets and artists. Bridges are the embodiment of the wisdom of the city and the main witnesses of its development.
Wuting Bridge
The Wuting Bridge is located in the famous Shosey Lake Scenic Area. It was built in 1757 and has over 260 years of history. From a bird's eye view, it resembles a lotus, which is why it is also called the "lotus bridge". Its style is unique and it is a masterpiece in the history of Chinese bridge architecture. At any time - day or night - sailing on a boat under the bridge, you can feel all the grace and soulfulness of this place.
"24" bridge
The "24" bridge is also located in the famous Shosie Lake area. The handrails of the bridge with unusual carvings are made of marble. The peculiarity of the bridge is that it has a close relationship with the number 24. For example, its height is 24 meters, it has 24 ledges on the railing, 24 steps, etc. The bridge is located among the trees and looks like a snow-white pearl on a green ribbon.
Weeping Willow Bridge
As you already understood, the bridge is named after the weeping willow. The bridge is located above the ancient Great Canal and is surrounded by willows on both sides. Willow leaves sway in the wind, creating a sense of calm and comfort. From a bird's eye view, the bridge looks like graceful willow foliage floating on the river.
Frame bridge
The bridge is located in Sanwan Park. It combines the classic elements of Yangzhou architecture with modern trends. Ornaments are the intangible cultural heritage of Yangzhou. The shape of this bridge resembles a traditional Chinese paper cut, which means it traditionally brings joy and happiness to people.
Zithra Bridge
Guzheng is a traditional Chinese musical instrument and its manufacture is the intangible cultural heritage of Yangzhou. This bridge is the embodiment of the shape of a traditional Chinese instrument. From a distance, it looks exactly like a Guzheng standing in the middle of a wetland.
Yangzhou health city - leisure and recreation
Yangzhou hot springs
There are many hot springs in Yangzhou. Hot springs are rich in minerals and trace elements, and also have many beneficial properties:
- Relaxes muscles and joints, relieves fatigue;
- Bathing in hot springs in the open air is especially beneficial for patients with osteoporosis. Calcium in hot springs, combined with sunbathing, has a beneficial effect on the body.
- The combination of cold and hot spring water shrinks and dilates blood vessels, which is also very beneficial for health.
There are many hot spring hotels in Yangzhou. The most famous of them are: Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort, Tianle Lake Hot Spring Resort, Phoenix Island Hot Spring Resort, Jinyuan Hot Spring Resort, etc.
Yangzhou Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort located near the famous Shosi Lake Scenic Area. The complex includes 68 hot springs of various shapes and purposes. The territory is designed very conveniently: lakes, gardens, waterfalls, bridges, bamboo grove, spa pools are ideally combined with each other.
Resort Phoenix Island Hot Spring Resort famous for the fact that thermal water comes from a depth of 2718 m. Due to the large volume of water and high temperature, it is hot mineral water with a high physiotherapeutic value, rich in many types of minerals. The territory has indoor and outdoor pools, which is convenient for visiting at any time of the year.
Jinyuan Hot Spring - the deepest and hottest in Jiangsu province. It is located at a depth of 3,028 meters underground and the water temperature is 93 ° C. The spring water has medicinal properties.
Come to Yangzhou hot springs and enjoy the beautiful nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city, feel the tranquility and comfort!
Foot massage in Yangzhou
The art of foot massage in Yangzhou is Yangzhou's intangible cultural heritage and its trademark. The massage process itself is very thorough and gives clients maximum pleasure.
The foot massage is based on physiotherapy and is very beneficial for your health.
- Firstly, during the massage, harmful substances accumulated in the feet are broken down and excreted from the body.
- Secondly, according to traditional Chinese medicine, there is a "reflection principle." “Feet are the second heart of a person”, there are points on the feet that are closely connected with the internal organs of a person. With the help of foot massage, you can improve blood circulation and metabolism, increase the level of human health.
We invite you to Yangzhou city, Jiangsu province, where you can enjoy the beauty of the city and pay attention to your health!
