Top 10 Best Things to Do in Yangzhou
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Top 10 Best Things to Do in Yangzhou

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  • Slender West Laketop_1
    󰺂8.5
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist District2.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoYangzhou's Fall Scenery is at its Peak | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Stamp art shows 24 Bridge's beauty
    Five Pavilion Bridge with five pavilions
    󱨠Saved by 350 users󱨠44135 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M23***88M23***88

    The Slender West Lake is absolutely stunning this season, naturally blessed with a beautiful filter. It would be wonderful to stroll around at a leisurely pace, but unfortunately, we were limited in time and only explored from the South Gate to the West Gate. Even more surprising was the clear moon on this sunny day – a perfect embodiment of the saying, "Of the three parts of the moonlit night under heaven, two parts are in Yangzhou, a place of unbridled charm." I'll definitely come back next time.

  • Geyuan Gardentop_2
    󰺂7.7
    125
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi Street1.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Yangzhou
    Highlights:
    󰋄Unique Rockeries Depicting the Four Seasons
    󱨜An Exemplary Fusion of Merchant Mansion and Classical Garden
    󱨠Saved by 109 users󱨠9800 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M76***41M76***41

    The environment is beautiful, the air is fresh, the scenery is pleasant, there are activities to enhance the fun, and there are plenty of restrooms, which is very convenient. Even though there are many food vendors, the price-performance ratio is not low. It's a good place.

  • He Gardentop_3
    󰺂7.6
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi Street1.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Renowned as the Finest Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty
    A Marvel of Architecture with Double-Level Corridors
    󱨠Saved by 106 users󱨠7356 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    He Garden, a landmark of Yangzhou, is definitely worth a visit. The garden isn't very large; even a leisurely stroll takes about two hours to see everything. If you're interested in this type of garden, I recommend going in the morning when it's less crowded and you'll have more time to take photos. A unique feature of He Garden is that you can walk around it twice – once on the second floor and once on the first floor. Although the scenery is the same, you'll experience different views. Even in autumn, He Garden still attracts many tour groups. It truly deserves the title of the finest garden of the late Qing Dynasty, blending the charm of traditional Chinese gardens with Western furnishings and decorations.

  • Daming Temple
    4
    󰺂7.4
    120
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist District3.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Temple garden with rockeries & pavilions
    9-story Qiling Tower with nanmu Buddha
    󱨠6578 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    一起航员的风景一起航员的风景

    The temple is exceptionally elegant and serene. Two over 200-year-old ginkgo trees stand at the entrance, their lush foliage turning a vibrant yellow in the autumn light, adding a touch of liveliness to the temple's tranquility. The Qiling Pagoda offers panoramic views of the Slender West Lake, and the eight-story structure housing the relics of Sakyamuni is an unexpected delight for any traveler.

  • Yangzhou Ancient Grand Canal
    5
    󰺂6.7
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi Street2.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Yangzhou
    Highlights:
    󰋄Walk ancient canal & Dongguan Street
    Night boat tour for canal light show
    󱨠1561 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    This stay far exceeded my expectations! Bottled water was thoughtfully provided in the room, and the breakfast selection was plentiful and fresh, with a very clean dining environment. The service butler, 008, was incredibly attentive, helping with luggage upon arrival and providing a detailed explanation of the facilities – the attention to detail was truly heartwarming. The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was comfortable, and the food was delicious. The butler-style service made the trip exceptionally worry-free, and I'll definitely choose this hotel again next time!

  • China Grand Canal Museum
    6
    󰺂6.4
    Yangzhou.China Grand Canal Museum/Sanwan Wetland Park3.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoGrand Canal Wonderland VR Experience Now Live
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Yangzhou
    Highlights:
    󱓊3 permanent & 6 special exhibitions
    10,000+ canal-themed relics in museum
    󱨠535 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    linglizilinglizi

    Passing through Yangzhou, I made a point of visiting the Grand Canal Museum of China. Located on the banks of the ancient Sanwan Grand Canal in Yangzhou, it's a national landmark exhibit showcasing the history, culture, and significance of the Grand Canal. Through a wealth of artifacts, immersive experiences, and high-tech interactive displays, the museum vividly showcases the canal's millennial splendor and the wisdom of everyday life, becoming a vital window into the canal's charm and Chinese civilization. The museum is excellent, but the parking lot is terrible, charging 6 yuan per hour, which meant it took two or three hours to explore.

  • Museum of Han Guangling King
    7
    󰺂6.4
    111
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist District3.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Interactive Han dynasty culture exhibits
    󱓊Queen's Palace Hall shows Han dynasty life
    󱨠1438 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The burial style of the Western Han Dynasty, known as the "huangchang ticou" (a type of burial chamber with a mortise and tenon joint), adds a new point of knowledge. The scale of the tombs of King Liu Xu of Guangling and his queen, along with the burial goods, reflects the wealth and prosperity of the Guangling Kingdom at that time. The museum only has four exhibition halls, with many cypress trees lining the aisles, creating a spacious feel, perfect for taking photos.

  • Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Memorial Hall
    8
    󰺂6.3
    67
    Yangzhou.The city center of Yangzhou554m from downtown
    Highlights:
    Stele corridor with Zheng's calligraphy
    󰋄Ming dynasty hall with original beams
    󱨠715 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Honestly, I don't really know what the Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics Museum is about. The ginkgo trees are definitely worth visiting in autumn. Although there are only two or three trees, they are very beautiful because of their age, and combined with the architecture, they create a charmingly antique atmosphere.

  • Dongguanjie
    9
    󰺂6.2
    Yangzhou.Dongguan Street/Pishi Street1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Yangzhou
    Highlights:
    󰀆Perfect blend of Eastern & Western
    Glass floor shows Tang & Song city walls
    󱨠Saved by 142 users󱨠1136 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    靊靌靊靌

    It is worth visiting here once. It is an ancient town with its own characteristics. You should go there a little earlier, otherwise the flow of people will be limited during holidays. Eat and walk in the evening. After the tour, you can also go to the ancient canal to see the night view.

  • The Archaeological Park of Emperor Sui Yangdi's Mausoleum
    10
    󰺂5.9
    134
    Yangzhou.Slender West Lake Tourist District4.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Archaeological Park of Emperor Sui Yangdi's Mausoleum Opens | Feb 3, 2024
    Highlights:
    󱨜Sui Dynasty Imperial Tomb architectural feature exhibition
    Discover artifact treasures through archaeological simulation
    󱨠288 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The park isn't large, but the information provided is very detailed. The museum and imperial tomb ruins are quite enjoyable to explore and worth taking your time to appreciate. The sky was so blue when I went, and the photos I took were beautiful.

What Best Things to Do are there in Yangzhou?
These are all Best Things to Do in Yangzhou:Slender West Lake, Geyuan Garden, He Garden, Daming Temple, Yangzhou Ancient Grand Canal
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yangzhou?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Yangzhou include:Slender West Lake:4.7, Geyuan Garden:4.7, He Garden:4.7, Daming Temple:4.6, Yangzhou Ancient Grand Canal:4.5
At what locations in Yangzhou can Best Things to Do in Yangzhou be found?
The Best Things to Do in Yangzhou are mainly located in:Slender West Lake:Yangzhou, Geyuan Garden:Yangzhou, He Garden:Yangzhou, Daming Temple:Yangzhou, Yangzhou Ancient Grand Canal:Yangzhou
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