Yangzhou's Slender West Lake, a flourishing garden, is unparalleled in the world
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2024-07-23 23:13:12
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The Slender West Lake in Yangzhou is known as the "peak of gardens, unparalleled in the world". The beautiful scenery of the garden group integrates the beauty of the south and the magnificence of the north, making it a national key scenic area with important historical and cultural heritage and Yangzhou garden characteristics. Slender West Lake had already formed its basic pattern as early as the Kangxi and Qianlong periods of the Qing Dynasty, with many traces of literati and scholars and rich cultural activities. It is the most representative scenic spot in Yangzhou and a must visit place for visitors. As the saying goes, 'Fireworks in Yangzhou in March'. The annual Spring Flower Festival is a grand feast that combines flowers with art, flowers with food, flowers with health, and flowers with folk customs. It is also the grandest festival event in Yangzhou every year.

Location of attractions:

The Shouxi Lake Scenic Area is located in the northern suburbs of Yangzhou City, with an existing tourist area of about 100 hectares. The scenic area is divided into the Siqiao Yanyu Scenic Area, the Twenty Four Bridges Scenic Area, the Shijinquan Huayu Scenic Area, and the newly opened scenic area. There are attractions such as Dahongqiao, Changdi Chunliu, Chuitai, Wuting Bridge, Xiaojinshan, Fuzhuang, Wangchun Tower, Xichun Terrace, White Pagoda, Yueguan, Xuyuan, Wanhuayuan, etc.

Scenic Area Features:

Photography, summer retreat, hot springs, sightseeing, gardens, ancient villages, wetlands, lakes

Travel Guide:

Tour: To visit Shouxi Lake, it is best to board the ship from the Imperial Pier. You must take a painted boat, which is a characteristic of Shouxi Lake.
Eating: The main specialty snacks of Shouxi Lake include "Da Jiao Gan Si", "Osmanthus Salted Water Duck", "Clear Stewed Crab Powder Lion Head", "Pingqiao Tofu", "Vinegar Braised Mandarin Fish", "Clear Stir fried Reed Herb", "Fuliji Roasted Chicken", "Clear Stir fried Shrimp", "Ham Stewed Turtle", "Snow Winter Roasted Chicken", "Milk Juice Fat King Fish", "Roasted Pork Head", "The World's First Ball", and "Horseshoe Guiyu".
Scenic Area Activities:
Fireworks March Flower Appreciation Garden Party: March 20th to May 10th;
The Yangzhou Wanhua Festival in China will be held from April 18th to May 18th at Wanhuayuan;
The night of "Skinny West Lake" upstream: from April to October, in the water area of Nanmen → Twenty Four Bridge Scenic Area.

Tour route:

Water tour route: Royal Wharf → Rolling Stone Cave Heaven → Hongqiao Xiuyi → Hupu Smoked Wind → Changdi Spring Willow → Xuyuan → Xiaojin Mountain → Fuzhuang → Wuting Bridge → Twenty four Bridge → Jingxiang Bookstore → Stone Wall Stream.
Land Tour Route: 1. South Gate → Changdi Chunliu → Xuyuan → Xiaojin Mountain → Wuting Bridge → White Pagoda → Linglong Flower Realm → Xichun Terrace → Twenty Four Bridges → North Stele Gallery → Jingxiang Bookstore → General Xiao Li's Painting Book → Wangchun Tower → White Pagoda Qingyun → Wanyuan Garden.
2. West Gate → Xichuntai → Twenty Four Bridges → North Stele Gallery → Jingxiang Bookstore → Wanhuayuan → General Xiao Li's Painting Book → Wangchun Tower → White Pagoda and Clear Clouds → Wuting Bridge → Fuzhuang → Xiaojinshan → Xuyuan → Changdi Chunliu.

Best travel time:

From March to June, from September to December

Shopping recommendations:

Yangzhou specialties: brown sugar, goose, Yangzhou foot trimmer, Yangzhou Pickled vegetables

Arrival method:

There are three tourist routes in the urban area, including You1, You2, and Youzhuan, as well as ten bus routes, including No.4, No.5, No.6, No.16, No.18, No.27, No.29, No.29 (evening), No.39, and No.308, which directly reach the scenic area.

Thin West Lake ticket price:

345910 November: 100 yuan
2678: 60 yuan
December: 30 yuan
Children under 1.4 meters and 6 years old (including 6 years old), elderly people over 70 years old, active military personnel, disabled people, etc. are free of charge
Full time undergraduate (excluding graduate) and below degree students, 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) -18 years old (including 18 years old), 60 year old elderly, etc. 50% off
Water Cruise Joint Ticket: 200 yuan during peak season, 150 yuan during off-season

Opening hours of the scenic area:

7: 30-17:30 PM

Scenic Area Services:

Cruise within the scenic area:
Electric boat: 35 yuan/hour; Pedal boat: 25 yuan/hour; Rowing boat: 20 yuan/hour, rental deposit of 50 yuan.

Scenic Area Phone:

0514-87357803

matters needing attention:

1. A ticket to Shouxi Lake not only allows you to visit Shouxi Lake Park, but also a bonsai garden located southeast of Shouxi Lake, with a distance of about 500 meters between the two gardens.
2. There are many tourists visiting Shouxi Lake every day, so it is best to book accommodation hotels in advance.
3. Be careful to keep your valuable items safe when traveling to avoid loss.
4. Bring your camera and take a few beautiful photos of Shouxi Lake to share with everyone.

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