In 1271, Marco Polo, who was only 17 years old, came to Yangzhou and served as an official in Yangzhou for 3 years during his 17 years of travel in China. To this day, you can still find a Marco Polo Memorial Hall by the Yangzhou Canal, which is why the West has been deeply fascinated by China since the Marco Polo era.

In the 6th century AD, when the pestis occupied Constantinople and caused a plague that ravaged the western world, in that Shanghai, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had built a 1800km long Grand Canal to transport food from fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River to drier provinces in the north.
As centuries passed, the magical stories about the exotic Central Plains were brought to the West by merchants along the Silk Road, crossing wastelands and even drifting across the sea to spread to the Arabian Peninsula beyond the Indian Ocean.

For tourists who truly want to learn about ancient history, Yangzhou is definitely a must visit place. Li Bai once wrote the poem "Fireworks in March, Down to Yangzhou". The "March" in his mouth is closer to April according to the Gregorian calendar, and visiting Yangzhou in April and May will not miss the beautiful scenery of the whole city.

Yangzhou has a history of 2500 years and boasts an excellent location in the Yangtze River Delta, situated at the confluence of Dayun and the Yangtze River. The irresistible beauty, ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, and numerous scenic spots surround Yangzhou, which itself is a treasure trove of history and culture. The changes of several dynasties, such as the Eastern and Western Han, Sui, Tang, Ming, and Qing, have left a prosperous historical trace here. Each dynasty has left its own unique traces in architecture, academic works, poetry, painting, calligraphy, art, temples, and other aspects.

Even today, the people of Yangzhou are very artistic. Many famous figures in opera performance, art, handicrafts, pottery, sculpture, calligraphy, lacquer, jade, Paper Cuttings art, singing and other aspects come from here.
Where do you live?
In the past decade, the number of domestic and foreign tourists in Yangzhou has surged. Therefore, many top-notch hotels and accommodation facilities have also emerged here, in addition to many mid-range hotels, inns, and young travelers, suitable for tourists of any budget.
Shangri-La Hotel YangZhou
The Shangri La Hotel Yangzhou is located in Hanjiang District, Yangzhou, just a few steps away from the International Convention and Exhibition Center, and has convenient transportation to the city center and the famous scenic spot of Shouxi Lake.

The hotel has 360 rooms and suites, ranging in size from 40 square meters to 200 meters. Guests can overlook the beautiful scenery of Mingyue Lake from the rooms, as well as enjoy the classic Chinese garden pavilions and courtyard views of the pond.

The hotel inherits the consistent style of Shangri La, with spacious and tidy guest rooms, luxurious attic floors, and exclusive VIP lounges. All luxurious pavilions and ultra luxurious lake view rooms, as well as some rooms located on the 21st floor, are equipped with Bluetooth speakers and wireless network coverage throughout the hotel.
Yangzhou Reclusion Slender West Lake Hot Spring Resort Hotel
The hotel is located by the shore of Yangzhou Shouxi Lake Scenic Area, south of Daming Temple, and opposite the west gate of Songjiacheng Park, with a prime geographical location.

The architectural design of the building was personally undertaken by Mr. Liang Jianguo, a famous Chinese landscape design master, following the concepts of people-oriented, green building, and ecological building, making the building full of humanistic spirit while integrating and complementing the surrounding scenic spots.

The hotel rooms are all connected to natural hot springs and equipped with large indoor private pools; The hotel also has a combination of Chinese and Western buffet restaurants, VIP lounges, multifunctional banquet halls, cafes, tea rooms, study rooms, conference rooms, SPA, fitness centers, chess and card rooms, and outdoor public hot spring pools, as well as a parent-child playground and a large indoor parking lot.
Yangzhou Hongqiao Fang Hot Spring Hotel
The hotel is located by the picturesque Shouxi Lake, adjacent to the Hongqiao Food and Leisure Square, and within walking distance to the bustling Wenchangge commercial district. Multiple bus routes pass through, and the unique geographical location brings a natural, comfortable, and convenient living experience.

The hotel integrates facilities such as guest rooms, dining, meetings, hot springs, exquisite lobby bar, children's activity center, and self-service laundry room. The architectural style embodies modern Chinese architectural elements, with exquisite and clever design, noble and elegant layout, and a fusion of Chinese classical garden style and modern materials.

Hongqiao Fang Hot Spring is an indoor hot spring bathing center that combines traditional Chinese bathing with Japanese soup culture. It is the cultural carrier of the "Three Knives of Yangzhou"; A comprehensive experience platform integrating services such as hot pot (separate for men and women), sweat steaming, dining, tea bar, foot massage, SPA beauty, chess and card games, small cinema, KTV, etc.
A place that cannot be missed
Yangzhou has some distinctive cultural attractions, including natural water bodies, artistic artificial landscapes, unparalleled architecture, and exquisite works of art.

Slender West Lake is a famous lake garden with beautiful and varied natural landscapes. It is built with many scenic buildings and is a symbol of the elegance and luxury of Yangzhou. It enjoys the reputation of "the most prosperous garden in the world". There are many bridges in the park, each with its own posture. The Wind Pavilion on Wuting Bridge has a unique southern style. On a full moon night, each of the fifteen bridge openings contains a moon, while the Twenty Four Bridges extend the beautiful scenery of a long rainbow lying on the waves. Every summer, when Shouxi Lake is open for night tours, you can enjoy the lit pavilions and towers, as well as the moonlight reflected in the lake.

The park is located in the northeast corner of Guangling District. This private garden of a salt merchant's mansion in Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty is famous for its widespread planting of green bamboo and its four season rockery. The garden is famous for its layered stone art. The rockery made of bamboo shoots, lake stones, yellow stones, and Xuan stones in the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter integrates the principles of garden design and landscape painting. It is praised as a "unique example in China" by the garden master Mr. Chen Congzhou.

The Yangzhou Ancient Canal is the oldest section of the Grand Canal, with many famous scenic spots and historical sites along its banks, and unique and interesting local customs. As night falls, strolling along the riverbank, the lights are dense and the night view is pleasant. Walking from Dongguan Ancient Street to the end, you can reach the canal.

Dongguan Street is the most representative historical old street in Yangzhou city. It stretches from the ancient Yun River in the east to Guoqing Road in the west. In the past, it was not only a key transportation hub for water and land in Yangzhou, but also a center for commerce, handicrafts, and religious culture. The streets are bustling with listings and numerous businesses, offering a wide range of trades and thriving business. There are nearly a hundred businesses including Luchenxing, Youmifang, Xianyu, Baxian, Guaguo, and Zhumu.