Departure from Nanjing｜Yangzhou Slow Life is Absolutely Perfect! 1-Day Relaxed Travel Guide

Looking for a place on the weekend that doesn’t require much planning, no early wake-up, and no crowds? Then head to Yangzhou. Nothing major happened on this trip, but every moment was so comfortable it brought tears to my eyes～ 🚗 Before we start: 09:00 Depart from Nanjing → 18:00 Back home A day full of eating and strolling, about 4 hours driving time 📍 Notes: ❌ Not suitable for "special forces" checkpoint chasers ✅ Perfect for the "lazy squad" who just want to relax 🍵 10:00 Garden Teahouse 📍 Address: East Jiefang Bridge Road, Guangling District, Yangzhou 💰 Per person: 60 RMB ✨ Must-order menu: - Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (bursting with juice in one bite‼️) - Jade Siu Mai (filled with shepherd’s purse, super refreshing) - Hot Shredded Tofu (a representative Huaiyang dish!) You can sit here for a long time with a pot of tea and experience the authentic "Yangzhou slow" lifestyle～ 🌿 11:30 Luyang Lake Wetland Park 📍 Address: Xiannv Town, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou 💰 Ticket: 10 RMB | Boat rental 50 RMB/boat Few people and beautiful scenery here! 🌿 The water forest is absolutely stunning! Rowing a small boat among the dawn redwood forest feels like stepping into the Land of Oz～ Every snap is a forest-themed masterpiece📸 🏡 13:00 Jiangdu Puyuan Garden 📍 Address: Xiannv Town, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou A free hidden gem garden💎 Uncles and aunties play cards by the lake in the garden We just sat in the pavilion daydreaming and watching the clouds☁️ Caught some beautiful shots of traditional Chinese architecture on the go～ 🍽️ 15:30 Dachao Huai 📍 Address: Wangyue Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou 💰 Per person: 65 RMB Must-try dishes: - Yangzhou Fried Rice (each grain distinct and super authentic) - Crab Meat Lion’s Head Meatballs (so fresh it’ll blow your mind!) Not light-flavored, but every dish is just right💯 🌇 17:00 Return trip Driving on the highway in the sunset is so romantic～ Didn’t do much this day, but it was truly healing✨ 💌 Final thoughts 🚗 Total driving: 4 hours 🕘 Timeline: Completely unhurried 💰 Total cost: 200 RMB/person 🧸 Suitable for: Overworked office workers wanting to zone out / lazy people who don’t want to plan 💡 Tips: 1. Luyang Lake is best visited on sunny days for beautiful light and shadow 2. Puyuan Garden is still under development, facilities are simple 3. Dachao Huai is recommended off-peak, expect queues during meal times