"The world is three-point bright moon and night, and two-point scoundrels are Yangzhou." Xu Ning used this poem to vividly show Yangzhou. Famous ancient poets: Li Bai, Du Mu, Li Qingzhao, Su Shi, Xin Qiji, etc. all visited Yangzhou and praised it, leaving behind their unique songs through the ages. Yangzhou, that beautiful, picturesque place, how can you miss it! The Spring Festival in 2021 has just passed, and I will follow the footsteps of the ancients,"Fireworks fall under Yangzhou in March".

In the early spring of March, Yangzhou is still breezy and cool, but it still feels strong in spring. Since the entire holiday was preparing for this trip, the strategies were naturally sufficient. The hotel is booked at the "All Seasons Yangzhou Sou West Lake Dongguan Street Hotel"(the hotel price is also very cheap in the off-season tourist season). It is just a block away from Dongguan Street. It is adjacent to the Ancient Canal Scenic Belt in the east and Sou West Lake Scenic Area in the west. Next to the hotel is the Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall. Under the "Wenyue Bridge" is the famous "Fuchun and Yechun" tea house. It's really convenient, you must score 100 points for your satisfactory strategy!! (There are also many hotels with varying prices nearby, so you can stay within your means)

Yangzhou's first stop is Dongguan Street and Geyuan. Dongguan Street is the most representative and intact historical old street in Yangzhou. There are many time-honored shops on the street. It can be said that the market is prosperous and full of businesses. When you walk into the old street, you can feel the rich historical relics and cultural monuments. (It is recommended to spend one day sightseeing)

Geyuan, the most famous garden in Yangzhou

There are four famous gardens in China: the Summer Palace in Beijing, the Summer Resort in Chengde, Hebei, the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou and the Ge Garden in Yangzhou. Geyuan is located on Dongguan Street (entrance fee is 45 yuan), which should be a must-check-in place for every tourist. The history of Geyuan can be traced back to 1818 AD. The garden is full of bamboo, named after the bamboo leaves shape the Chinese character "ge". The garden is not large, with the unique characteristics of pavilions and pavilions in Jiangnan. Rockery is famous all over the world in all seasons. Each rockery has a unique scenery in its own season, which is an isolated example in China. There are few tourists at the beginning of March, so you can take an in-depth tour and taste it carefully. I like the small bridges and flowing water in the south of the Yangtze River, and I also like this kind of high walls, deep courtyards, pavilions and pavilions. He Garden did not go. The ancients felt that the garden layout was similar.

Yangzhou Target---Souxi Lake

Arriving at Sou West Lake, which is known as "the prosperity of gardens, the best in the world", I invited an interpreter to introduce the classic route of Sou West Lake. The commentator was a young lady who was an intern commentator. It was obvious that she was very serious and cherished this opportunity. She spoke very slowly and softly. She explained in great detail the origins and past of Wuting Bridge, Diaoyutai, Xuyuan, Xiaojinshan, Lotus Pond, 24th Bridge, White Pagoda and other scenic spots, especially telling us how to view three scenery in one place in Diaoyutai. The trick on how to shoot three scenes (there are pictures and truths) is especially in line with the temperament of Jiangnan beauties (Special reminder: It is necessary to invite a seat to explain when visiting the South West Lake, otherwise you will miss many historical allusions and jokes. You can only watch the water, watch the scenery, and say "Wow, it's so beautiful").

The thin West Lake, which is like ink and blue paintings, is filled with willow trees and drunken spring smoke. It is extremely beautiful, like walking on a lakeside road. People are swimming in the middle of painting. The beautiful scenery along the way is like a natural and beautiful long scroll of traditional Chinese painting. (It takes a day to visit Cuxi Lake. Due to the epidemic, the night view of Cuxi Lake is not open. It is said that the night view of Cuxi Lake is more beautiful)

There is also a small regret that we came a little early. The cherry blossoms in the garden have just blossomed, and other flowers have no flowers yet. It should come after March 20th, and the beautiful scenery of Sou West Lake is even more beautiful. Go directly to the picture!!!

Eternal singing Daming Temple

I didn't know much about Daming Temple before, but when I came here, I was deeply attracted by its long history. The entire temple of Daming Temple was built with Tang-style buildings and Jiangnan gardens. It is unique and unique. Daming Temple was built and called "Daming Temple" in the Southern Song Dynasty. It was renamed "Qiling Temple" in the Sui Dynasty. It was also called "Chengping" in the late Tang Dynasty. It was called "Fajing Temple" in the Qing Dynasty. In 1980, its original name was restored to "Daming Temple". It was renamed several times, and its glory is still there.

In the Northern Song Dynasty, Ouyang Xiu served as prefect and built "Pingshan Hall". When Su Dongpo served as prefect, he built "Gulintang and Ouyang River" for Ouyang Xiu. Gulintang was taken from Su Dongpo's poem "The deep valley is graceful, and the high forest supports the sparse"(unfortunately, it was not opened due to the epidemic). The Daxiong Hall in the temple houses the "Sakyamuni Buddha Buddha", known as the "Daxiong", with golden light and solemn Dharma (with reverence, no photos were taken). There are three imperial steles of Emperor Qianlong in the temple. A couplet was once written for the Daming Temple: "Don't open the wonders of Huaihai in a clean place, and the mountains and rivers are still facing each other."

There is a Jianzhen Memorial Hall in the temple. Before Jianzhen crossed Japan eastward, he was the abbot of Daming Temple. Although Daming Temple is not large, it has a long history and is famous overseas. Standing on the top of the tower, you can overlook the panoramic view of Sou West Lake. Great poets such as Li Bai, Bai Juyi, and Gao Shi of the Tang Dynasty have climbed there, leaving behind a lasting song!

Yangzhou is a famous cultural city that grows together with the ancient canal

When you come to Yangzhou, you must visit the famous Jianzhen Library (free of charge). It is a national specialized Buddhist library with more than 100,000 books in the library. The staff are all volunteers to promote Buddhism, continue and promote the prosperity of Buddhism, science and technology and culture. The library is connected to the Cherry Blossom Avenue. Unfortunately, we went a little early, but the cherry blossoms did not bloom, and we did not see the beautiful scene of the cherry blossoms in full bloom. According to the staff, it is not possible to enjoy the full bloom of the Cherry Blossom Avenue until March 20. Unfortunately??

The Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall is next to the hotel. Because the museum is not large, it is enough for one hour to visit (admission costs 20 yuan, free for the elderly). There are nearly 60 carved stone paintings and calligraphy of the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou in the museum, which reproduces the charm of traditional Chinese stele inscriptions. If you don't have this elegant interest, you can float through.

Daming Temple, Jianzhen Library, and Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall can be used for a day, and they are not far away.

Yangzhou flavor

When you come to Yangzhou, you naturally have to taste Yangzhou cuisine???

Yangzhou's most famous morning tea houses are Fuchun and Yechun. But everyone recommended us to go to Yechun Tea House. The Yechun courtyard is deep and has prominent signs, which is more in line with public taste and consumption. We ordered several more famous ones. To be honest, most of them were various soup dumplings, steamed dumplings, small dishes, etc. The taste was average, but the price was still a little expensive and a little disappointed. Compared with the variety and delicacy of morning tea in Guangzhou, my personal feeling is still a certain distance away.

In the bag water of a century-old shop on Dongguan Street, I ate the longing Yangzhou fried rice, big boiled dried shredded rice, lion's head and crab roe buns, demonstrating the slightly sweet feeling of southern characteristics.

I checked in to the Internet celebrity shop Sixi Tangyuan. It is characterized by its size compared with other places and various fillings. I especially like green vegetable fillings. The price is not expensive. I recommend checking in.

I especially recommend the famous online snack on Dongguan Street-Osmanthus Lotus Root is round in flour and very waxy. The osmanthus Lotus Root slices are sweet, with the fragrance of osmanthus and delicious. The small shop is not big and looks simple, but there is an endless stream of tourists. The price is super cheap 7 yuan per serving.

Yangzhou Old Goose is a specialty of Yangzhou. I recommend Xiejia Old Goose Shop (at the intersection of Dongguan Street). Yangzhou Old Goose is actually a saltwater goose. The meat is very tender and tastes good. Locals buy their food.

I especially recommend the "Uncle's Stockings Milk Tea Shop" on Dongguan Street. The shop is not big, but there are many varieties of milk tea. It is made with pure milk and has a pure taste. The uncle was very hospitable and warmly introduced the situation of Dongguan Street. He recommended us to go to Yechun Tea House for morning tea and also recommended Xie's Old Goose Shop, making us tourists from other places feel at home. If you are tired from walking and thirsty, it is also a good choice to go to the milk tea shop to have a cup of tea, have a taste, and listen to the uncle's heart-warming talk.???

Since ancient times, there have been poems such as "I have a hundred thousand yuan around my waist, riding a crane down Yangzhou" and "My old friend leaves the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and fireworks fall under Yangzhou in March." Emperor Qianlong came to Yangzhou after six trips to Jiangnan. Yangzhou is a city you must visit in your life. Yangzhou not only has beautiful scenery and delicious food, but also has a great reputation for beautiful women in Yangzhou since ancient times. Come on, spring is warm and flowers are blooming, and enjoy the scenery in Yangzhou!!