Slender West Lake: Yangzhou's most poetic lakeside wonderland

The essence of Jiangnan gardens, like an ink painting When you come to Yangzhou, Jiangsu, you must not miss the Slender West Lake. This lake is famous for its "thinness". The lake surface is winding and picturesque, and it is praised as "a curve of Jianhu Lake and half a bend of Slender West Lake". Different from the broad West Lake in Hangzhou, Slender West Lake is more delicate and elegant. The lake reflects pavilions and towers, making you feel as if you are in an ancient painting. This place is not only a national 5A-level scenic spot, but also a place where literati and poets of all generations linger. Must-visit landmarks: Wuting Bridge and White Pagoda Reflecting the Moon One of the iconic attractions of Slender West Lake is the Five Pavilion Bridge. There are five pavilions built on this five-arch bridge with unique shapes. The bridge holes are reflected in the water like five bright moons, which is even more dreamy at night. The White Pagoda by the lake was modeled after the White Pagoda of Beihai in Beijing. The lake and the tower’s reflection complement each other, making it a popular spot for tourists to take photos and check in. The best way to cruise the lake and experience the poetic Jiangnan The most pleasant way to tour the lake is to take a pleasure boat, paddle gently and feel the gentle breeze and waves on the lake. When spring comes, the willows beside the Twenty-Four Bridges by the lake are brushing the water, and the peach blossoms are dotted around, just like the scene in the ancient poem "On a moonlit night under the Twenty-Four Bridges, where does the beautiful girl teach to play the flute?" Slender West Lake is not only a beautiful sight, but also a cultural journey across time and space. No matter when you visit, you will never want to leave! #MarchGoodPlaces2025