I thought the night view of the Qinhuai River was amazing, but this is even more...

A 24-hour nanny-level travel plan for Yangzhou in March. 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: 3pm Arrive in Yangzhou → 7pm Slender West Lake night tour → 11pm Drinks at a pub. Day 2: 7:30am Bell ringing at Daming Temple → 10:30am Morning tea at Chun Yuan Tea House → 1:20pm Tea tasting at Geyuan Garden → 3pm Stroll and eat at Dongguan Street → 4pm Return trip. 🚉Transportation: The whole area is not big. It's quite fun to travel between the classic spots using shared e-bikes, rickshaws, or walking. 🍽Dining Recommendations: Xiang Yuan Tea House, where I randomly walked in, is also a must-try. 👍Most Recommended: Wensi Tofu, soup dumplings, red wine plums, dried tofu shreds... 🌟Highlights: 1. Slender West Lake 📌Night Tour Tips Light Show: The reflection of the lake and the lights complement each other, presenting a poetic picture of "Night Scenery of the Lake and Mountains." Boat Experience: Take a boat trip to visit iconic spots such as Five-Pavilion Bridge and Twenty-Four Bridge, and experience the slow-paced life of Yangzhou. Opening Hours: 6:30pm-9:30pm (extended to 10pm in summer) Boat Schedule: Approximately every 20 minutes, with more frequent departures during holidays. Must-See Spots: Xu Garden's "Moonlight over the Lotus Pond" light show, Xichun Terrace water curtain projection. Adult Ticket Price: ¥100-120 (including boat ticket + light show), prices vary depending on the season. 2. Daming Temple Temple History: Originally built in the Tang Dynasty, it is famous for Jianzhen's eastward journey to Japan. It houses ancient sites such as Pingshan Hall and Qiling Pagoda. Natural Landscape: The temple is surrounded by ancient trees and offers a tranquil environment, suitable for peaceful sightseeing. Opening Hours: Peak Season (March-November): 8am-5:30pm; Off-Season (December-February): 8:30am-5pm. Ticket Price: Adults ¥30, bell ringing is an additional fee. 3. Geyuan Garden Four Seasons Rockeries: Bamboo shoots paired with green bamboo symbolize the vibrant spring. Lake rocks are piled up to form caves and waterfalls, as cool as summer. Yellow stones are stacked in layers, showing the autumn scenery. White Xuan stones are mainly used, paired with wintersweet, resembling a snowy landscape. Garden Layout: The northern part is the residential area (a Qing Dynasty salt merchant's residence), the middle part is the Four Seasons Rockeries, and the southern part is the bamboo forest and pond. It combines the styles of northern and southern gardens and is famous for its rockery art, known as the "Mother of Gardens." Cultural Significance: Named "Geyuan" because of the numerous bamboo plants in the garden ("ge" is a homophone of "bamboo" in Chinese). Preserved cultural relics such as Qing Dynasty stone inscriptions and plaques allow visitors to experience the culture of Yangzhou salt merchants. Opening Hours: Peak Season (March-November): 7:30am-5:30pm; Off-Season (December-February): 8am-5pm. Last entry 1 hour before closing. Adult Ticket Price: ¥45 (peak season) / ¥30 (off-season).