Diaoyutai is one of the must visit attractions when entering Shouxi Lake. The most beautiful feature is the Three Scenic Spots, where you can see Diaoyutai, Wuting Bridge, and White Pagoda from one angle. This is the legendary art of framing.

The Twenty Four Bridges is a combination bridge consisting of a mountain stream boardwalk, a single arch bridge, a three fold flat bridge, and a flute pavilion. The relief of colorful clouds chasing the moon on the railing, the clever stacking of cloud shaped lake stones at the junction of the bridge and water, and the surrounding area covered with fragrant osmanthus, allow people to see clouds, water, moon, and flowers at any time, and experience the "Twenty Four Bridges Bright Moon Night".

Coming out from the north gate of Shouxi Lake, diagonally opposite is the famous Daming Temple. The entire Daming Temple is divided into three parts: the central part is the main temple building, the eastern part is the Qiling Pagoda, and the western part is the garden style backyard (West Garden). It is recommended to visit in the order of central eastern western.

There are three back rubbing restaurants in Yangzhou, all located near the scenic area. We went to the Shouxihu branch, which is owned by the president of the Yangzhou Back Rubbing Association. The rubbing time for different packages varies, starting from 1 hour. We made a 198 bath package, which includes bathing, back rubbing, back pounding, etc. The whole process followed old school techniques, using traditional towels to rub the back, which was truly comfortable. After taking a bath and washing feet on the second floor, the master of foot repair is the traditional Yangzhou master Xu Yongchun, who is skilled in swordsmanship and worth a try.

The individual garden is called the individual garden because there are many green bamboo trees in the garden, and the shape of the bamboo leaves resembles the character "one". The entire garden is exquisite and elegant, representing a famous private garden in Yangzhou. The garden has three gates: north, east, and south. The north gate only allows entry and exit, the east gate only allows exit and entry, and the south gate allows entry and exit.

After leaving the park, you will arrive at Dongguan Street. This street is not only a historic old street, but also a gathering place for local cuisine and specialties. The prices of snacks here are reasonable, and whoever has a large family can go there to eat.

Transportation Strategy

The scenic spots are relatively concentrated and within walking distance. For those who cannot walk, take a taxi and the online ride hailing fees are open and transparent.

Ticket Guide

The adult ticket for Shouxi Lake is 60 yuan, half price for students/60-70 year old elderly, free for children/70 year old and above elderly/military and other privileged groups. Passengers taking boats, sightseeing buses, etc. within the scenic area need to pay their own fees, which can be found in the announcement; The adult ticket for Daming Temple is 30 yuan, half price for students/60-70 year olds, and free for children/70 year olds/military personnel and other privileged groups; The adult ticket for the individual park is 30 yuan, half price for elderly people aged 60-70/local university and high school students in Yangzhou, 60% discount for local primary and junior high school students in Yangzhou, 20% discount for out of town students, and free for children/elderly people over 70 years old/military personnel/Yangzhou veteran cadres/Yangzhou journalists/retired personnel in Yangzhou.

Catering Strategy

Yangzhou fried rice, Hot Dried Shredded Rice, Crab Dumplings, Jade Barbecue, Crab Meat and Lion's Head, Three Sets of Duck (domestic duck, wild duck and pigeon cooked together), Salt Goose, Stir fried Shrimp, Wensi Tofu (a famous dish in Huaiyang), Squirrel Mandarin Fish, Boiled Dry Shredded Rice, Lotus Root Noodle Balls, Osmanthus Sweet Lotus Root Genus~

Accommodation Guide

You can choose to stay in the old city center near Wenchang Pavilion and Shouxi Lake, where the attractions are concentrated. You can also choose the Super 8 selected hotel Yangzhou Jiangdu Bus Station, which is adjacent to Jiangdu Long distance Bus Station and only 5-10 minutes away from the intersection of Beijing Luzhou Expressway, Ningtong Expressway, and Qiyang Expressway. Jiangdu Railway Station can be reached within 10 minutes, and Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport is only a 30 minute drive away. No matter where you come from, it is convenient to check in. In addition, advance phone reservation can help with luggage management (we arrive at Jiangdu Railway Station before 12 am, and most hotels only check in after 12 pm. If we want to travel light and play, we need to store luggage). Moreover, the rooms here are very clean and quiet. It's convenient to return, hehe~