--Fireworks tour Yangzhou, the fourth of Jiangnan in March

Yangzhou, a famous historical and cultural city in China, has always been a place where people and culture gather together, a city with prosperous scenery, and many scenic spots and elegant gardens.

Yangzhou has both the elegance of southern culture and the grandeur of northern culture. It is a symbol of elegance and luxury and enjoys the reputation of "the prosperity of gardens, the best in the world."

Yangzhou has a long history of Daming Temple, He Yuan known as the "Urban Mountain Forest", Geyuan famous for its four-season rockery, and palaces and ruins left by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Kangxi, Qianlong and many other emperors who went to Jiangnan. There are countless scenic spots.

For thousands of years, countless literati and literati have lingered here, reciting poems and painting, leaving behind many calligraphy treasures and stories to praise and praise the city.

Li Bai, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote: "My old friend left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and the fireworks fell under Yangzhou in March", revealing the beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery of Yangzhou City.

And the poet Du Mu wrote,"The green mountains are faintly and the water is far away, and the grass in the south of the Yangtze River has not withered yet after autumn." On the bright night of the twenty-four bridges, where does the jade man teach to play flute?"is a swan song describing the beautiful autumn scenery of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou.

There are also: "The world is three-part bright moon and night, and two-part rogue is Yangzhou","A hundred thousand yuan is wrapped around my waist, riding a crane down Yangzhou","The Spring Breeze is Ten Miles on Yangzhou Road","Green Yang City is Yangzhou","Dream of Yangzhou", etc., are poems describing Yangzhou.

Yangzhou has become the "capital of dreams" in people's hearts in ancient times. Its prosperity has made the story vivid once ordinary people and things are connected with Yangzhou, the food has a market, and the characters become more legendary. Therefore, whether it is Yangzhou fried rice, or the stories of Lu Dingji and Wei Xiaobao will spread quickly.

Today's Yangzhou, the natural landscape is more beautiful, the buildings and pavilions are more simple and elegant, the lakes and mountains are more beautiful, and the beautiful scenery is famous in China.

Below, I will write this article based on some of the knowledge and beautiful scenery I learned and photographed during this short trip to Yangzhou in Jiangnan, and share it with you.

Yangzhou, known in ancient times as Guangling, Jiangdu and Weiyang, dates back to 486 BC. Due to its unique geographical location and superior natural environment, it experienced almost a general historical prosperity from the Han to the Qing Dynasty, accompanied by the prosperity of culture and the development of commerce.

Yangzhou is located in the central part of Jiangsu Province, on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, at the intersection of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is a city closely surrounded by Nanjing Metropolitan Area and a city in the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration. It is known as the "Famous Capital of Huaizuo and the Best Place in Zhuxi" and has the reputation of the No. 1 Canal City in China and one of China's first historical and cultural cities.

Yangzhou slender West Lake

Slender West Lake is characterized by "thinness". It is a long and narrow river. The lake surface is sometimes wide and sometimes narrow, with sparse forests on both sides. The garden buildings are simple and colorful, and the scenery is constantly changing, which is fascinating. It is also because it is more thin than Hangzhou West Lake. Chance, hence the name.

Slender West Lake is located in the northwest of Yangzhou City. Due to its long and tortuous lake surface and winding coastline, on both sides of the ten-mile-long lake area, it creates a beautiful lake area with "two embankments, flowers and willows all the way to the mountains." It is known as "the thirty-six West Lakes in the world, the most beautiful Slender West Lake."

The entire Slender West Lake Scenic Area is large. It starts from Dahongqiao in the southeast of the scenic area and ends north along the lake to Guanyin Mountain. It passes through dozens of scenic spots on the way. The scenic area has 4 gates in the southeast, northwest, and usually starts from the south gate on Dahongqiao Road. Go in and start sightseeing.

Slender West Lake is a famous lake garden, and its architecture is also very distinctive. The simple and elegant garden building makes people feel like they are in an ancient court. The natural landscape is beautiful and colorful. The spring green willows here are shaded, and camellia, pomegranate, azalea, etc. Accompanied by flowers and trees, it attracts tourists from all over the world to come and enjoy flowers every year.

When you walk into the park and come to the lake, you will see that the lake is crystal clear and the surrounding trees are shaded, giving people a fresh feeling. At the same time, you can walk along the river to enjoy the natural beauty, or walk into the pavilions and pavilions. Taste the poems, paintings and calligraphy of literati and literati of past dynasties. You can also take a cruise ship and feel the leisurely mood of Emperor Qianlong when he visited Jiangnan.

Wuting Bridge

If you compare Slender West Lake to a graceful girl, then Wuting Bridge is the gorgeous belt on the girl's body. It is built in imitation of Beijing Beihai Five Dragons Pavilion and the Seventeen-Hole Bridge. There are five pavilions built on the bridge, hence the name Wuting Bridge.

The bridge was designed in the Qing Dynasty to welcome Qianlong's southern tour. It was built by Gao Heng, the salt inspector in the 22nd year of Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1757). It is also called Lotus Bridge because it was built on the lotus embankment or because it is shaped like a blooming lotus flower.

Wuting Bridge is not only a symbol of Slender West Lake, but also a symbol of Yangzhou City. It has a history of more than 200 years. There are five wind pavilions and 15 bridge holes built on the bridge. On the fifteenth full moon night, each hole has a name of a month. The 15 full moons hang upside down in the water, competing to shine, and boating interspersed between the holes, which is unique and interesting.

Professor Mao Yisheng, a famous bridge expert, once commented: "The oldest bridge in China is the Zhaozhou Bridge, the most magnificent bridge is the Lugou Bridge, and the most beautiful and artistic representative bridge is the Wuting Bridge in Yangzhou."

twenty four moonlit

The 24th Bridge is another famous scenic spot in the scenic area. The original bridge in history no longer exists. What we see now is a rebuilt bridge. The name of the bridge comes from Du Mu's poem in the Tang Dynasty,"The twenty-fourth bridge is bright on the night, where is the jade man taught to blow the whistle?"

The bridge is a single-hole arch bridge with white marble railings. The bridge is 24 meters long, 2.4 meters wide, 24 columns, and 24 floors of platform levels. Everything corresponds to the "24".

Looking at the 24th Bridge from a distance, it is very beautiful from a visual point of view. The curves and proportions are pleasing to the eye. Standing on the 24th Bridge, you can also see Xichun Terrace, Wangchun Tower, Linglong Flower World and other attractions.

Diaoyutai, White Pagoda

Diaoyutai, formerly known as Chuitai, was the name of a garden in Yangzhou in the Han Dynasty. It was also a place where musical instruments such as silk, bamboo and orchestras were played. However, because Qianlong had a temporary rise here to rest and fish, it became a place for fishing.

The Diaoyutai River faces the water on three sides, and only a long embankment is connected to Xiaojinshan. Standing at a 60-degree angle inside the pavilion, you can see the swaying waves of Wuting Bridge from the circular doorway in the north, and see the majestic and elegant white towers in the south doorway. In the east, you can see the beautiful scenery of Fuzhuang. The Diaoyutai "frames" the essence of Slender West Lake, which corresponds to the name of "Samsung Arch Photo" and is very cleverly built.

Legend has it that in 1784, Emperor Qianlong visited Yangzhou Sendou West Lake for the sixth time by boat. He saw the scenery around Wuting Bridge from the water. He couldn't help but say with regret: "It's a pity that a white tower is missing, otherwise it would look like the spring Yin of Qiongdao in the North Sea." The speaker was unintentional and intentional. The wealthy Yangzhou salt merchants built a white tower with white salt bags that night. This is the story of "building a tower overnight" that is still circulating in Yangzhou.

Later, the salt merchants in Yangzhou really built a white pagoda. The pagoda was 27.5 meters high. Below it was the waist of the Sumeru Pagoda, with four sides and eight corners, and three niches on each side. The niches were carved with twelve zodiac statues, which was different from the weight and stability of the Beihai White Pagoda. The Yangzhou White Pagoda was proportioned and graceful, setting off the Wuting Bridge around it.

Dongguan Street Historical District

Dongguan Street is located in the center of Yangzhou City. It still maintains its appearance in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The main street is paved with stone slabs. There are many alleys branching out on both sides of the street. 300 meters to the south of the street is Dongquanmen Historical District, parallel to Dongguan Street, and collectively known as the "Shuangdong Historical District."

Dongguan Street is a representative historical old street in Yangzhou City. It runs along the ancient canal in the east and ends at Guoqing Road in the west. It has a total length of 1122 meters. It is a popular tourist attraction in Yangzhou and a must-visit ancient street and street in Yangzhou.

Arriving at the block, the west side of the archway with the words "Dongguan Ancient Ferry" written on the roadside is the Dongmen Ruins, also known as the Shuangweng City Ruins. The gate you see now is a modern and newly built. Climbing the gate, you can overlook Dongguan Street. Panorama, through the doorway under the city, you can see the ruins of the Tang and Song Dynasties wall below through the glass floor.

Strolling through Shili Long Street, you are rich in cultural resources, many cultural relics and historic sites. From time to time, you can see salt merchant courtyards with blue bricks and gray tiles, former residences of celebrities, temples and gardens, and ancient trees and old wells everywhere. It is worthy of being a representative of Yangzhou City. An old historical street.

To be honest, human language is already quite vivid, but it is still weak in the face of picturesque scenery, and it is impossible to fully depict the beautiful scenery here. Perhaps the author's writing level is limited, so it is better to let readers have time to watch and experience it themselves.