2025 Gaoyou Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

When strolling on the streets of Gaoyou, you can always feel the unique postal culture of this small city: the sculpture of the letter delivery in the south of the city, the statue of the messenger holding the documents in the city, the Yucheng Post we visited, is the best preserved ancient post station in the country with both water and land transportation. It integrates post station, mansion, transportation, canal transportation and other functions, covering an area of more than 16,000 square meters. It is composed of gate, drum tower, warehouse, gift room, post cheng house, post soldier house, horse god temple and other buildings. It has now been listed as a national key cultural protection unit. Although Yucheng Post is not large, it is the only ancient postal culture display in our country. In the post house, wandering in the ancient courtyard, ancient post well, ancient courtyard, ancient archway and other relics, compared with today's logistics and express industry, it really feels that the changes are too fast, the sea has changed into mulberry fields. Address: No.13, Guanyi Lane, outside the South Gate, Gaoyou City, Yangzhou City Ticket: Adult 25 Student 15 Opening hours: Open from 08:15 to 17:30

Riddle: Airplane delivering mail (guess a place name) Answer: Gaoyou This is the first time I knew about Gaoyou when I was a child. After I started working, I only knew about Gaoyou salted duck eggs, and that was all I knew about Gaoyou. Finally, when I came here, I realized that there are many stories here. Firstly, Gaoyou Lake has beautiful scenery; secondly, Zhongguo Temple is the only temple located on the island in the center of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and the Zhongguo Temple Pagoda is known as the "Southern Wild Goose Pagoda"; thirdly, Yucheng Post is a "living fossil" of China's postal stations, the largest in scale and the best preserved ancient post station in the country. Pu Songling served as a post official here. It was only after he submitted a request to the emperor for funds to repair and renovate that the large-scale water and land post station we see today was built. Wen Tianxiang was detained during his mission to negotiate peace and escaped to Gaoyou via Jingkou (Zhenjiang). He had a thrilling journey and formed a lifelong bond with Gaoyou. Qin Guan and Wang Zengqi are both from Gaoyou. The famous "Travels of Marco Polo" vividly records the operation of the postal stations and relay stations during the Yuan Dynasty, and mentions his stay at the post station in Gaoyou and the scene of the rich local products. Come to Gaoyou to learn something new!

This amusement park is within ZhuHai XiaoZhen (珠海小镇. There are lots of different activities. Attractions - Shooting range, pop the balloons, ring toss, rainbow slide, water park which I think only opens in summer and much more. Food - No need to worry, there are small kiosks which sell snacks, drinks, ice cream, cotton candy .etc. #amusementpark #funday

🌟 Highlights: Step through your window and be embraced by a fairy-tale wilderness 🌳 When the first morning sunlight dances on the shimmering water 💦, you'll finally understand the ancient saying "True seclusion lies within the bustling world." 🏨 Hotel Environment: This 100-acre luxury wilderness resort features white walls and black tiles harmonizing with lakes and mountains. Healing views greet you through floor-to-ceiling windows—velvety lawns stretching toward glistening lakes, perfect for capturing atmospheric photos 📸 🛏 Room Facilities: Each room resembles a carefully framed landscape painting, with wooden furniture and Zen decor. Even the fluttering curtains resemble fairy skirts 👗. Every room includes a spacious balcony, and bathrooms feature dry-wet separation—truly satisfying 💯 🍲 Recommended Dishes: Breakfast offers steamed dumplings, buns, shaomai, bacon, mini sausages, sweet potatoes, corn, congee, coffee, orange juice, and milk. You can also enjoy noodles, wontons, and tangyuan 😌 📍 Address: Yueyu Lakeview Hotel (Gaoyou Branch) 💰 Average Cost: 300+ per person

Transportation Guide - External Transportation: You can choose to fly to Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport, then take the airport shuttle bus or a taxi to downtown Gaoyou; alternatively, you can take a train to Gaoyou Station or Gaoyou North Station, then take a bus or taxi to the city center. - Internal Transportation: Gaoyou’s downtown area is not large, making taxis a convenient and reasonably priced option; you can also choose shared electric scooters to freely and conveniently explore the streets and alleys. Attractions Introduction - Historical and Cultural - Yucheng Post Station: One of the most well-preserved ancient post stations in the country. You can climb the Ming Dynasty Drum Tower to overlook the canal scenery and learn about the operation of ancient post stations. - Wenyoutai: One of the Eight Scenic Spots of Ancient Qin You. Su Shi and Qin Shaoyou once drank and discussed literature here. The architecture is simple and elegant, with profound cultural heritage. - Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall: Featuring unique architecture, the hall displays Wang Zengqi’s life and works through photos and manuscripts, allowing visitors to feel his literary charm and the local style of Gaoyou depicted in his writings. - Natural Scenery - Gaoyou Lake: One of the largest freshwater lakes in Jiangsu Province, where you can enjoy the lake and mountain views, and experience activities such as the lake’s flower sea (available from March to April) and net fishing. - Gaoyou Lake Reed Wetland Park: With lush lake grasses and diverse flora and fauna, you can take a small boat to navigate through and get close to nature. - Religious and Cultural - Zhenguo Temple: Located in the center of the canal, it features a Tang Dynasty ancient pagoda, a wisteria flower corridor, red walls, and glazed tiles. The scenery is stunning at dusk. - Pure Land Temple Pagoda: Built during the reign of Ming Shenzong, the pagoda has seven levels and is about thirty meters tall. It is a provincial-level cultural relic protection unit. Food Recommendations - Specialty Dishes: Gaoyou Lake hairy crabs, with plump meat and rich crab roe, are best enjoyed steamed; double-yolk duck eggs, with large yolks and tender whites, moderately salted, can be eaten directly or used in cooking. - Local Snacks: Pu Bao meat, soft and glutinous with a fragrant aroma, can be served cold or in soup; shrimp roe wontons, with thin translucent wrappers and a soup base enhanced with lard, are fresh and delicious; also worth trying are pepper yangchun noodles and soy sauce mixed noodles featured in Wang Zengqi’s writings. Accommodation Suggestions - High-end: Gaoyou Huifu Jinling Grand Hotel, fully equipped with attentive service, offers lake view rooms to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Gaoyou Lake. - Budget: All Seasons Hotel Gaoyou, with a prime location, convenient transportation, clean and tidy rooms, and high cost performance. - Unique: You can choose homestays near Wenyoutai that preserve traditional architectural styles, allowing you to deeply experience local customs and culture. Itinerary Planning - Two-day Tour: On the first day, after arriving in Gaoyou, visit Yucheng Post Station, then head to the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall in the afternoon, and stroll along South Gate Street in the evening to enjoy night market delicacies. On the second day, visit Wenyoutai in the morning, taste specialty foods at noon, then go to Gaoyou Lake and Zhenguo Temple in the afternoon to appreciate the lake and mountain scenery and the ancient temple views. - Three-day Tour: On the first day, explore historical charm by visiting Wenyoutai, the Ming and Qing Canal Old Route in Gaoyou, and Zhenguo Temple. On the second day, experience the water town atmosphere by visiting Reed Wetland Park and Lingtang Hui Ethnic Township. On the third day, appreciate cultural charm by visiting the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, enjoy free activities, and select unique souvenirs.

Just discovered how charming Gaoyou is! Rippling waters and vibrant local life. And!! Dressing as a postman at an ancient courier station and savoring oily salted duck eggs by Snow Lake is simply awesome! Verified—the magnolias at Wenyoutai are in full bloom now! This off-the-beaten-path treasure town is a must-visit! 【3-Day Gaoyou Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Gaoyou—【Ancient Canal Charm】 * Morning: Zhenguo Temple Pagoda (the "Southern Big Wild Goose Pagoda" by the Grand Canal, with stunning river views) * Afternoon: Xidi Canal Scenic Belt (cycle or stroll while watching boats pass) → Jieshou Reed Marsh Wetland (boat through a reed maze, especially beautiful in autumn/winter) * Evening: Gaoyou Lake Sunset (find any lakeside spot to admire golden waves) * 【Stay】 Old Town/canal-side inn Day 2: 【Old Town Vibes & Wang Zengqi’s Legacy】 * Morning: Yucheng Courier Station (China’s largest ancient courier station! Dress as a postman and stamp mail) → South Gate Street/North Gate Street (cobblestone paths with time-honored eats: pork in lotus leaf, spring rolls, crispy tofu) * Afternoon: Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall (stunning design! Learn about Gaoyou’s cultural icon) → Zhujia Lane/Fugong Bridge (trace the scenes from Wang’s writings) * Dinner: Erzi’s Pork in Lotus Leaf or Wang Family Banquet (try "Wang-style tofu" and pickled vegetable soup) * 【Stay】 Same as Day 1 Day 3: 【Cultural Trails & Lakeside Feasts】 * Morning: Wenyoutai (hometown of poet Qin Guan, with Su Dongpo’s inscribed plaque! Admire magnolias and ancient steles) → Kuixing Pavilion (climb for panoramic views) * Lunch: Lakeside fish restaurant (must-order: lake shrimp boiled in lake water, steamed egg with whitebait! Pack salted duck eggs) * Afternoon: Sunbathe at Jingtu Temple Pagoda Square → Depart with salted duck eggs * (If time allows, add Longqiuzhuang Ruins Museum to see 7,000-year-old rice-farming relics) 【Key Tips】 10 Salted duck egg radar on! Look for brands like "Red Sun" or "Sanhu." Loose ones from Huxi are oilier and tastier! Store at room temp; gift boxes available. 20 Get around by "foot + tuk-tuk"🚶‍♀️: Old town sights are walkable; for the lake/Jieshou, take a taxi (~¥40 one-way). 30 Wang Memorial must-see + caution: Closed Mondays! The architecture is photogenic, but exhibits may feel "niche" for non-fans. 40 Eat where locals do! South Gate Street’s "Jiaojia Lane Noodles," Xinhua Garden’s crab roe buns, and street-side fried dough are authentic! 50 Pork in lotus leaf is best cold! Sliced like ham, perfect with drinks. Buy loose at markets. 60 Avoid "lake food scams": Big lakeside restaurants can be pricey. Old town spots like "Post Lake Tales" or "Xiaokui Fishing Village" offer better value (~¥60/person). 70 "Postman for a day" at Yucheng Station: Rent a costume (~¥20), stamp souvenirs, and mail postcards! 80 Low season = more chill! Gaoyou’s uncrowded—skip National Day/Labor Day. Best for strolling, tea, and waterfront views in spring/autumn. Gaoyou! The canal’s shimmer, old streets fragrant with lotus-wrapped pork, Wang Zengqi’s literary soul, and that crimson, oily duck egg yolk oozing at first poke… Three days are enough to fall for this unhurried Jianghuai town! 🚤🥚✨

Why Gaoyou? This Jianghuai town, "marinated to perfection" in Wang Zengqi's prose, boasts the 7,000-year-old Longqiuzhuang ruins but made its name with oily double-yolk salted duck eggs! Here, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal embraces Gaoyou Lake, creating the "Canal-on-Lake" wonder. The poetry stele of Qin Guan still stands fresh at Wenyou Terrace, while the Tang Dynasty bricks of Zhenguo Temple Pagoda have witnessed millennia of fishing lights—holding the scalding "Wang-style tofu" in one hand and the crimson sun of salted duck eggs in the other, this town slow-drips to the rhythm of lapping water, curing itself into amber light. One Town, One Lake, One Relay Station 📍 Old Town Time Capsule (Walking + Tricycle from ¥5) 10 Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall 🕒 9:00-17:00 | 🎫 Free (Closed Mondays) 📖 Light-shadow corridors recreate scenes from *The Love Story of a Monk*; rooftop views of old-town rooftops like steamer cloth 20 Ancient Wenyou Terrace 🕒 8:30-17:00 | 🎫 ¥30 🖋️ Where Su Dongpo and Qin Guan drank together; climb to watch canal barges move like toy blocks 30 Yucheng Relay Station (China's last surviving Ming Dynasty courier station) 🕒 8:30-17:30 | 🎫 ¥25 📜 Feed horses at the Stone Trough of Horse God Temple; admire the 8-meter lacquer engraving *Rhymes of the Courier Road* in Huanghua Hall 🌅 Lake & Canal Symphony 40 Zhenguo Temple Pagoda 🕒 Open all day | 🎫 Free 📸 Tang Dynasty square pagoda on a lake island; sunset splits golden-red waves with its shadow 50 Gaoyou Lake Wild Beach (📍 Mapeng East Lake) 🚗 ¥15 taxi from downtown | 🎫 Free 🌾 June turns reed marshes into green mazes; rent a boat to hunt duck eggs (¥20/person) 🎑 Hidden Gems 60 Longqiuzhuang Ruins 🕒 9:00-16:30 | 🎫 ¥35 🦴 See 4,000-year-old carbonized rice; pottery markings may predate oracle bones by a millennium 70 Jieshou Reed Marsh Railway 📍 Jieshou Town riverbank | 🚂 Abandoned coal line 🌄 Sunset gilds the sleepers; snap *Kikujiro's Summer*-style photos Wang's Culinary Decoder 🌞 Gaoyou Slow Morning 👉 Yangchun noodles + Pu-pork: Jiao’s Alley Noodles (explosive lard aroma, thinly sliced grass-smoked meat) 👉 Crab roast pork buns: Beihai Teahouse (steam-basket reveals crab oil soaking the folds) 👉 Pepper Wang-style tofu: Wang Sisters (duck blood + tofu + liver in thick sauce, topped with fresh-ground white pepper) 🦆 Salted Egg Kingdom ❗ Trust *Red Sun* brand: South Gate Egg Shop (vacuum-packed, yolks creamy like cheese) 🍳 Ultimate runny-yolk hack: Bury egg in congee | Wrap in sticky rice and fry 🥚 Dark Easter eggs: Drunken eggs (rice wine-soaked) | Salted yolk stir-fried stinky tofu 🌿 Lake Delicacies ▪ Eel noodles: Zhou’s (wild eel, milky broth) ▪ Snowflake tofu soup: Old Fuchun (crucian carp base, tofu shredded 30,000 times!) ▪ Water chestnut shoots: West Lake boat cuisine (tender stems with river shrimp, June-only) ⏱ Classic Speedrun Route Yucheng Relay Station at dawn → Wang Zengqi Memorial → Wenyou Terrace noon views → Zhenguo Pagoda sunset → West Dike beer-and-duck feast Local Pro Tips ⚠️ Traps to avoid: - Don’t buy salted eggs at tourist spots! Stick to *Red Sun* or *Sanhu* brands (authentic at South Gate Street shops) - Zhenguo Pagoda climbs only on 1st/15th lunar days, but lakeside paths always open 🚲 Transport hacks: - Rent e-scooters (¥2/20min) to hunt Wang’s famed "Eight-Thousand-Year" oven cakes in alleys - For "Gaoyou Lake sunset," navigate to 📍 Guoji Reed Marsh—wear rain boots! 🥄 Secret rituals: ❗ Pair Wang tofu with Gaoyou white liquor | Crush yolk into lard rice ❗ West Dike stalls code: "Half duck with giblets, extra gravy!" 🔑 Ultimate truth: Live like Wang’s badger— Dawn at the canal waiting for diving ducks, noon counting moss in Yucheng’s ancient bricks, dusk crouching at Zhenguo Pier with a salted egg. Watch the pagoda pierce the yolk-like sun, spilling oily gold into the canal, till the whole town becomes a glowing eggshell.

After traveling alone for three years, during this Qingming holiday I finally found the hidden gem town described in Wang Zengqi's writings Gaoyou Here, I saw fields of rapeseed flowers hidden in the water town, enjoyed steaming morning tea, tasted the red-oiled salted duck eggs from Wang's writings, wandered through the peaceful Zhenguo Temple, visited an ancient post station preserved since the pre-Qin era, and witnessed the stunning sunset over Lake Gaoyou, China's sixth-largest freshwater lake. - I went the day before Qingming Festival when there were very few people, fewer flowers, but excellent food. This hidden gem town from Wang Zengqi's prose is truly worth a special trip. If you're planning to visit Gaoyou but don't want to plan your itinerary, you can check out my plan on Yuan Zhou Travel Tracks, which helped me plan my trip in just one minute. Its map function clearly shows transportation arrangements and timing between attractions. - 🗺Two-day itinerary: Day 1: Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall — South Gate Street — Yucheng Post Station — Zhenguo Temple — Sunset at Grand Canal West Embankment Day 2: Chunlai Teahouse — Gaoyou Prefecture Office — Ancient Wenyou Platform — Lake Flower Fields - 🍜Food recommendations: 1. Renmin Road Bridge Dumpling Noodle Shop 2. Erzi/Zhang's Pubarou (Stuffed Meat) 3. Chunlai Teahouse 4. Jiaojia Lane Noodle House 5. Xinhuayuan Ge's Stinky Tofu - 🚏Attractions: ❶Lake Flower Fields When a Jiangnan water town meets vast fields of rapeseed flowers, it creates the most beautiful spring landscape The rapeseed fields here rival those in Wuyuan. You can take a small train through the flower sea, boat across the blooming fields, or stroll among the flowers ❷Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall A must-visit for Wang's fans! Learn more about Wang while enjoying the museum's spatial aesthetics. The architecture breaks conventional styles, making it perfect for photography ❸Yucheng Post Station An ancient post station preserved since pre-Qin times, it's truly magnificent and the largest ancient post station in China. Located on South Gate Street, you can visit both together ❹Zhenguo Temple One of my top three temples so far. The Tang dynasty architecture and the Zhenguo Pagoda at the center have a special charm With few visitors, located on an island in the middle of the Grand Canal, staying here brings inner peace ❺Grand Canal West Embankment Sunset Next to Zhenguo Temple Pagoda, you can watch the egg-yolk-like sunset over Lake Gaoyou. Sitting on the long lake embankment watching the sunset feels just like being at the seaside

#Mainland Travel Everyone knows the famous salted duck eggs But no one has come to this city to find out. Gaoyou is not only famous for its salted duck eggs. This whole city is full of historical charm. Let me start a one-day tour in Gaoyou Deeply understand this small city . 🌟One-day tour guide: Flower Sea on the Lake—Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall—Wenyoutai—Nanmen Street—Yuchengyi . 🌟Check-in point: 1️⃣Sea of ​​flowers on the lake: It is hard to imagine that you are sitting on a small train heading for spring. The sea of ​​rapeseed flowers along the way allows you to experience the unique taste of spring. You can also go boating on the lake to feel the sea of ​​flowers and experience a different kind of beauty. 2️⃣Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall: Don’t be fooled by the cold and indifferent architecture - there’s a lot of stuff inside, with smudged ink blobs hidden in the authentic manuscripts and salted duck eggs glistening in the glass cabinets. It’ll make you hungry just by looking at it. 3️⃣Nanmen Street: It was the most prosperous historical and cultural district in Gaoyou during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It has a very lively atmosphere. If you like Citywalk, don't miss it. 4️⃣Yucheng Posthouse: Gaoyou's iconic building, built in the eighth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty, the largest and best-preserved ancient posthouse in the country. The camera position for taking a picture of the Drum Tower at the gate is very classic, and Gaoyou's Internet celebrity wall is also here

🌄 "Two-thirds of the moon's brilliance graces the night, and half of its enchanting allure belongs to Yangzhou." Within Yangzhou lies a picturesque town—Gaoyou, a hidden gem in the water country, exuding unique charm. April in Gaoyou, with its beautiful spring scenery, is the perfect time for a getaway. Here's a 3-day Gaoyou travel guide for you. 📍 Overview: Gaoyou, a town with a rich history and culture, offers not only the mouthwatering cuisine described by the famous writer Wang Zengqi but also poetic natural scenery and well-preserved historical sites. Its tranquility and vibrant atmosphere allow you to slow down and enjoy a leisurely time during your travels. 📅 Itinerary: - Day 1: - Morning: Upon arrival in Gaoyou, head to Mengchengyi. As the largest and best-preserved ancient post station in China, it takes you back in time with the echoes of horse hooves, immersing you in the charm of history. - Noon: Savor Gaoyou's specialty, Pouch Meat, at a nearby restaurant. The meat is firm and the aroma is captivating. - Afternoon: Visit the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall to learn about the life and works of Mr. Wang Zengqi. The architectural style of the hall is also perfect for taking photos. - Evening: Explore Dongda Street, a bustling area filled with small shops, and experience the local nightlife. - Day 2: - Morning: Visit Gaoyou Lake Flower Sea. April is the season when rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. Thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers stretch along the lakeshore, creating a breathtaking golden spectacle. Take a boat ride through the sea of flowers or capture memories on the wooden boardwalk. - Noon: Enjoy local lake delicacies by the lake, such as steamed Gaoyou Lake hairy crabs, and savor the authentic freshness. - Afternoon: Explore Zhenguo Temple, a temple located on a small island in the canal. With its red walls and black tiles, it's known as the "Giant Wild Goose Pagoda of the South," offering stunning photo opportunities. - Evening: Take a stroll along the canal, admire the night view, and enjoy the gentle breeze. - Day 3: - Morning: Experience Gaoyou's morning tea culture. Order a basket of crab roe soup dumplings and emerald shaomai, paired with a bowl of thick brown rice soup, to start a wonderful day. - Noon: Try Wang Tofu, a Gaoyou specialty. The tofu is smooth, tender, and melts in your mouth. - Afternoon: Buy some souvenirs, such as Qinyou Dongtang or Jieshou Tea Cakes, before heading back. 🍱 Local Cuisine: - Salted Duck Eggs with Double Yolks: Gaoyou's culinary icon. The egg white is like congealed fat, and the yolk is reddish and oily. "As soon as your chopsticks pierce it, the red oil oozes out." It's delicious on its own or with porridge. - Pouch Meat: Minced meat steamed in pouch grass. It releases a captivating aroma when cut open. Huang Siniang's Pouch Meat on Beimen Street is a local favorite. - Gaoyou Lake Hairy Crabs: Although April isn't the prime season for hairy crabs, the lake crabs at this time have a unique flavor. Steamed and dipped in ginger vinegar, they are sweet and delicious. - Crab Roe Soup Dumplings: Thin-skinned dumplings filled with generous portions of crab roe. Take a bite, and the delicious soup bursts in your mouth, bringing pure joy. - Qinyou Dongtang: A crispy candy with a 300-year history. The aroma of sesame seeds blends with the sweetness of malt sugar, creating a crispy texture that is sweet but not greasy. 🏠 Accommodation: - Gaoyou Yidu Cultural and Sports Park Hotel: Built to five-star standards, it offers a beautiful environment, spacious and comfortable rooms, and complete facilities. - Yangzhou Zhuhu Town Resort: With fresh air and lakeside views, it's perfect for relaxing in the sun and ideal for family trips. - City Comfort Inn (Gaoyou Shangcheng International): Close to Bishui Yuntian and Gaoyou Wuyue Plaza, it offers convenient transportation and shopping at a great value. 📌 Travel Tips: - The temperature in Gaoyou gradually rises in April, but there's a significant temperature difference between day and night, so remember to bring a light jacket. - When visiting the Lake Flower Sea, take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures. Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes as some boardwalks may be slippery. - There are more tourists on weekends, so try to travel during off-peak times. - Book your tickets online in advance to avoid delays. 💕 Gaoyou's beauty is simple yet touching. Its cuisine, scenery, and culture are unforgettable. A 3-day trip may be short, but the memories you create in this small town will last a lifetime. I hope you have a pleasant journey in Gaoyou and create your own unique experience.

# 🌿 Gaoyou: Two Days and One Night｜Grand Canal + Lakeside Flower Sea + Literary Memories, Two Days of Poetic Small-Town Charm ✨ Escape the crowds and unlock diverse scenery in two days with this culturally rich, slow-travel itinerary. 🍃 Day 1: Old Town Memories: The Romance of the Grand Canal and Flower Sea Morning: Ancient Post Station and Bustling City Life 08:30 Mengcheng Post Station & South Main Street Push open the wooden door of Mengcheng Post Station and capture the story told by the dappled light and shadow on the gray brick walls📸! The old teahouse on South Main Street is filled with the fragrance of jasmine tea. Grab a piece of Qinyu Dongtang (sesame candy, rich and sweet but not overpowering). Noon: Traditional Flavors in the Alleys 🍜 Lunch Recommendation Turn into Qinyu Old Restaurant and order these must-try dishes: ✔️ Plain Noodles (light broth with fragrant lard, perfect for a comforting meal) ✔️ Salted Goose (firm and slightly sweet meat, dipped in vinegar for an amazing flavor) Afternoon: A Slow Stroll Along the Grand Canal and a Leisurely Walk in the Flower Sea 14:00 Grand Canal Bridge No. 2 Avoid the crowds and head to Grand Canal Bridge No. 2 for some industrial-style photos! The rusty bridge, cargo ships, and reed beds create a perfect backdrop for artistic shots. 16:00 Lakeside Flower Sea See the canola flowers in spring and the pink muhly grass in autumn! Relax on the wooden boardwalk by the flower fields, with the shimmering Gaoyou Lake in the distance. Capture stunning, painting-like photos with your phone🎨. Evening: Sunset Escape Plan by the Grand Canal 17:30 Grand Canal Embankment Viewing Platform As the setting sun paints the Grand Canal in amber hues, cargo ships glide by slowly. Capture the magical atmosphere with silhouette photos on your phone📸. Night: Stay in the Heart of the Old Town 🏡 Accommodation Recommendation Choose Yinlu Guesthouse on South Main Street (bookable on Trip.com). Open the window to see old gray brick walls, fall asleep to the sound of crickets, and wake up to the cooing of pigeons. 🍃 Day 2: Literary Journey: A Dialogue Between the Lake and the Former Residence Morning: Memories of Everyday Life at Wang Zengqi's Former Residence 08:30 Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall & Former Residence Walk through the gray brick alleys to visit the former residence of the "Master of Mundane Delights." The residence displays manuscripts and old belongings, and the small vegetable garden in the courtyard exudes a sense of everyday life, as if you can hear his descriptions of "salty duck eggs oozing oil." Noon: Lakeside Delicacies 🍴 Lunch Recommendation Visit Lakeside Farmhouse Restaurant to savor: ✔️ Steamed Eggs with Silverfish (smooth, fresh, and melts in your mouth) ✔️ Braised Pork with Water Chestnuts (an autumnal specialty! Soft and tender pork with sweet and glutinous water chestnuts) Afternoon: Zhuhu Town & Wenyou Tower 14:00 Zhuhu Town Wander into a hidden water town! White-walled and black-tiled alleys intersect, where you might encounter an old man drying fishing nets. Even the cracks in the stone slabs exude a sense of leisure. 16:00 Wenyou Tower Climb the tower for a panoramic view of the old town. Ancient ginkgo trees and stone inscriptions create a serene atmosphere in the courtyard. Take photos with the Ming Dynasty stone bases in the corner and pretend you're in a historical drama. Evening: Depart with a Sense of Relaxation 17:30 Return from Gaoyou Lake On the way back, observe the shimmering lake and the flying birds, leaving your worries behind in the ripples🛶. 💡 Tips to Avoid Disappointment ❶ Time Magic: Visit Wang Zengqi's Former Residence in the morning for fewer crowds, and Wenyou Tower in the afternoon for soft lighting, perfect for photos! ❷ Transportation: Use a combination of shared e-bikes and taxis within the city. Driving is recommended for more flexibility when visiting Zhuhu Town. ❸ Outfit Inspiration: Wear a plain long dress to Wang Zengqi's Former Residence, and a casual denim jacket in Zhuhu Town. ❹ Seasonal Highlights: Visit Zhuhu Town from September to November for golden reed beds; the Lakeside Flower Sea is most stunning in spring and autumn. 📌 Double the Charm in Two Days Old town charm, lakeside flower sea, literary residences, hidden water towns… Gaoyou's beauty lies in every unhurried detail 🌾

April is a great time to travel, with its gentle spring breezes and flourishing nature. Gaoyou, a small city full of poetry and down-to-earth charm, exudes a unique appeal in April. Follow this guide and embark on a romantic journey to Gaoyou! I. Where is Gaoyou Located? 📍 Gaoyou is located in the central part of Jiangsu Province and is a county-level city under the administration of Yangzhou. It has a long history and is a world heritage city and a famous national historical and cultural city. It was born and prospered because of the postal service, and everywhere hides traces of time and the warmth of life. II. Transportation Guide 🚗 External Transportation ✈️ Airplane: The nearest airport to Gaoyou is Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport. The airport has a direct airport bus 🚌 to Gaoyou city, which is very convenient. If you choose to take a taxi, it takes about 1 hour to arrive, which is convenient but more expensive. 🚄 Train: Gaoyou has Gaoyou Station and Gaoyou North Station, and many cities have direct trains. After arriving, you can take a bus or taxi to the city center. Internal Transportation 🚕 Taxi: Gaoyou's urban area is not large, and taking a taxi is a convenient way to travel, and the price is reasonable. 🚲 Shared Electric Bicycle: This is definitely a great choice for visiting Gaoyou! Riding an electric bike, shuttling through the streets and alleys, with the breeze blowing on your face, you can stop at any time to explore the surprises on the roadside. III. Itinerary 📅 Day 1: Exploring Historical Charm 🌅 Morning: After arriving in Gaoyou, go to Wenyoutai. This is one of the eight scenic spots of ancient Qinyou. Great writers such as Su Shi and Qin Shaoyou used to drink and discuss papers here. Stroll through it, feel the cultural heritage of thousands of years, and admire the simple and elegant architecture. 🍜 Lunch: Try local specialty noodles, such as Yangchun noodles and fish soup noodles. The noodles are strong and the soup is delicious, making people want more. 🌆 Afternoon: Visit the Gaoyou Ming and Qing Canal Relic Site, which is a World Heritage Site. Walk along the canal embankment, look at the wide river surface, and feel the prosperity of the Grand Canal. After that, go to Zhenguo Temple, an ancient temple built in the Tang Dynasty, which is like a bright pearl in the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, quiet and solemn. 🥘 Evening: Go to the Beichengzi River Scenic Belt, enjoy the night view, and taste Gaoyou Lake hairy crabs 🦀, which is the most famous local delicacy. The crab meat is full and the crab roe is rich, making people unable to stop. Day 2: Experiencing Water Town Customs 🌅 Morning: Go to the Reed Marsh Wetland Park. Take a boat through the reeds, listen to the birds singing, and watch the reeds swaying, as if you are in a green ocean. The air here is fresh and it is a great place to get close to nature. 🍱 Lunch: In the restaurant in the wetland park, taste the lake fresh banquet. The fish, shrimp and other ingredients are all taken from Gaoyou Lake, which is extremely fresh. There are various cooking methods, retaining the original flavor of the ingredients. 🌆 Afternoon: Come to Lingtang Hui Township, which is the only ethnic minority township in Jiangsu Province. Experience the unique Hui customs, visit the mosque, and feel the integration of different cultures. Taste Hui specialty foods, such as beef soup, fried dough twists, etc. 🎇 Evening: Return to the city and stroll around Yucheng Post. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient post station in the country. Under the illumination of the lights, it is quaint and full of mystery. Day 3: Appreciating Humanistic Charm 🌅 Morning: Visit Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall. Wang Zengqi is a cultural celebrity in Gaoyou. His works are full of love for life and nostalgia for his hometown. Here, through pictures and manuscripts, you can deeply understand Wang Zengqi's life and creation. 🍚 Lunch: Try the delicacies written by Wang Zengqi, such as pubao meat and salted duck egg tofu, and feel the perfect combination of literature and food. 🌆 Afternoon: Free activities, pick some Gaoyou's special souvenirs, such as Jieshou dried tea, double-yolk duck eggs, etc., and bring the beautiful memories of Gaoyou home. IV. Accommodation Guide 🏨 🏨 Upscale: It is recommended to stay at Gaoyou Huifu Jinling Hotel. The hotel has complete facilities, thoughtful service, and beautiful lake view rooms, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery of Gaoyou Lake while resting. 🏨 Economy: All Season Hotel Gaoyou is a good choice. The hotel has an excellent location, convenient travel, clean and tidy rooms, and high cost performance. 🏨 Featured: You can consider staying in a homestay near Wenyoutai. Most of these homestays retain the traditional architectural style and are full of quaint atmosphere, allowing you to better experience the local customs of Gaoyou. V. Food Recommendations 🍖 🦀 Gaoyou Lake Hairy Crab: This is Gaoyou's signature delicacy. Although April is not the best season for eating crabs, you can still taste the fresh and tender crab meat. Steaming is the most classic way to eat it, which can retain the crab's umami to the greatest extent. 🥚 Double-Yolk Duck Egg: The eggshell is cyan in color and has a round and smooth appearance. The yolk is large, bright in color, the egg white is fresh and tender, and the saltiness is moderate. Whether it is eaten directly or used for cooking, it has a unique flavor. 🥘 Pubao Meat: Mix pork and starch evenly, put them into a pubao bag, and cook. It tastes soft and glutinous, with the unique fragrance of pubao. It can be sliced and mixed cold, or cooked in soup. VI. Must-Experience in Gaoyou 🎈 ✨ Participate in the Opening Lake Ceremony: If you happen to be there for the Opening Lake Festival in April, don't miss the Opening Lake Ceremony. The lively scene and traditional customs allow you to feel the fishermen's awe of nature and their expectation for a good harvest. ✨ Listen to Gaoyou Folk Songs: Gaoyou Folk Songs are a national intangible cultural heritage. The melody is beautiful, the lyrics are simple, and they are full of strong local flavor. Find a teahouse, order a cup of tea, listen to a folk song, and feel the unique charm of Gaoyou. ✨ Take a Boat Trip on the Lake: Take a boat and float on Gaoyou Lake, enjoy the lake and mountains, and experience the life of people on the water, which has a unique flavor. Gaoyou in April is waiting for you to unlock its beauty. Pack your bags and embark on this poetic journey 💕!

Visit Yangzhou in the Blooming Spring Follow me to see the flowers in Yangzhou from April to June! 🌷🌸🍀🌹🍃🌼💐🌻🌿 🔸Early April: Orychophragmus violaceus Slender West Lake, Songjia City Ruins Park, Jiangdu Zizai Park 🔸Early April: Chinese flowering crabapple Heyuan Garden, Geyuan Garden, Daming Temple, Songjia City Ruins Park, Jiangdu Ecological Park 🔸Early April to Mid-April: Wisteria Slender West Lake, Shi Kefa Memorial Hall, Yangzhou Talent Park, Yangzhou Sports Park, Heyuan Garden 🔸Early April to Mid-April: Peach Blossom Slender West Lake Changti Chunliu, Slender West Lake Peach Blossom Dock, Songjia City Ruins Park, Hanlingyuan Garden 🔸Early April to Mid-April: Pear Blossom Songjia City Ruins Park, Tangliwan, Southern Sports Park 🔸April: Peony Heyuan Garden, Shi Kefa Memorial Hall, Slender West Lake 🔸April: Camellia Heyuan Garden, Slender West Lake 🔸Early April to May: Tulip Slender West Lake Wanhuayuan, Luocheng Garden, Xuyuan Garden 🔸Early April to Early May: Chinese snowball viburnum Heyuan Garden, Entrance of Yangzhou No.1 Middle School, Under Wutaishan Bridge, Lotus Pond Park, Slender West Lake Wanhuayuan, Songjia City Ruins Park, Jiangwang 🔸April to May: Telosma cordata Renfengli, Jinwandao Road of 1912 Town, Heyuan Garden, Civic Center, Puhading Garden 🔸Mid-April to Mid-May: Qionghua Slender West Lake, Entrance of Yangzhou No.1 Middle School, Qionghua Temple, Daming Temple, Wang's Little Garden 🔸Late April to May: Rose Dongquanmen, Ankang Road Junhe Tiancheng, Pishi Street, Sansheng Hilton Alley, Opposite Yangzhou TV Station 🔸April to May: Rapeseed Flower Ecological Science and Technology New City, Phoenix Island parking lot, Gaoyou Lake Flower Sea 🔸May to June: Evening Primrose Civic Center, Huihe Digital Innovation Jiangsu Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd., Grand Canal Ecological and Cultural Park (Opposite Yangzhou People's Congress Park) 🔸June: Lotus Beihu Wetland Park, Lotus Pond Park, North Gate of Slender West Lake, Liaojiagou Urban Central Park, Puhading Garden, Puyuan Garden, Canal Sanwan, Party Building Theme Park, Mingyue Lake, Qilihe Park 🔸May to July: Chinese Trumpet Creeper Dongquanmen, Dongguan Street, Daming Temple, Heyuan Garden, Slender West Lake Xiaojinshan, Songjia City Ruins Park

Zhenguo Temple is located on the shore of Gaoyou Lake in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Zhenguo Temple, also known as the West Pagoda, is known as the "Big Wild Goose Pagoda of the South" and is also known as the Pagoda Bay of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national 3A-level tourist attraction. It is a square seven-story brick tower, 35.36 meters high. The top of the tower is a bronze gourd with the eight characters "good weather, peace and prosperity" engraved on the surface of the gourd. When the Grand Canal was widened in 1956, the canal was diverted to protect the pagoda. The pagoda was within the widening area. To protect this precious cultural relic, Premier Zhou Enlai made a special approval when approving the plan: give way to the road to protect the pagoda. (There is a small island of nearly 40 mu in the canal, with the Zhenguo Temple Tower standing in the middle.) The body of the Zhenguo Temple Pagoda is built entirely of blue bricks. It is 25 meters high and has a square shape. The top of the tower is a four-cornered spire with a two-meter-high gourd-shaped copper spire standing upright on the top. There are north and south arches on the ground floor, and there are tower doors from the second to the seventh floors, with small Buddhist niches built on both sides. There are protruding semicircular brick columns on both sides of the third to fifth-story tower gate, and there are stacked brick eaves between the layers, which clearly retains the architectural style of the ancient towers in the Tang Dynasty. Among the more than 600 ancient towers in the country, it is considered to be the best. Zhenguo Temple

There is a treasure town called Gaoyou in Jiangsu Province. It is a famous historical and cultural city with many national key cultural relics protection units. Among them is a pawnshop from the Qing Dynasty, which is also a national key cultural relic protection unit. Moreover, this pawnshop was actually a private property secretly set up in Gaoyou by Heshen, a corrupt official during the Qianlong period. This shop belonged to Heshen's secret property. [Yeah] Gaoyou Pawnshop is located at No. 19 Renmin Road in the historical and cultural district in the north of Gaoyou City. It is also known as Beimen Pawnshop and was opened in the early Qing Dynasty. The Gaoyou Pawnshop faces south and has a nearly square floor plan, about 60 meters long from east to west and 55 meters deep from north to south. It covers an area of ​​about 3,300 square meters and has a construction area of ​​2,700 square meters. The building is a traditional brick and wood structure with blue brick walls, small tile roof, and gable roof. Gaoyou Pawnshop adopts a courtyard-style layout. Gaoyou Pawnshop provides an important window for studying the special facility functions of this special industry, and also provides physical materials for studying the pawn system and residential architecture in Jiangsu area during the Qing Dynasty. [TeaDrinker] On May 25, 2006, Gaoyou Pawnshop was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Gaoyou Pawnshop was opened in the middle of the Qing Dynasty. Its name was Tongxing and it was said to be the private property of Heshen, a powerful official in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, there were several pawnshops in Gaoyou City. This pawnshop was the largest and had been in business the longest. Because it was located outside the north gate of Gaoyou City, the locals called it Bei Dangdian. After Heshen's downfall, the government became private and changed hands several times. In the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, Ma Shijie became the largest shareholder of the pawnshop, which was later run exclusively by He Zi. [Congratulate]

Choose Gaoyou for the reverse trip during the flower season! From Nanjing🚄, you can reach [Cute] in just 1 hour. This city is very suitable for friends from Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to visit on weekends. Whether you are walking alone or with family and friends🚶‍♀️, you can feel extremely comfortable and the pace is very slow... 🌸Here is a one-day tour guide recommended by locals: Gaoyou · Sea of ​​Flowers on the Lake ➟ Qingshuitan Tourist Area ➟ Gaoyou Lakeside · West Bank of the Grand Canal ➊Gaoyou·Sea of ​​Flowers on the Lake People say that fireworks are everywhere in Yangzhou in March, but I have to admit that Gaoyou is so beautiful in spring! You can go boating on the lake to fully experience the charm of the sea of ​​flowers, and you can also take a small train to travel through it. The area of ​​rapeseed flowers is really huge, and now is the best viewing period! I took about 800 photos here...😎 ➋Qingshuitan Tourist Area It’s like the real-life version of The Wizard of Oz! Strolling on the water forest plank road 🌳 is especially good for taking photos. There are also flowers on the lake 🌸, a dinosaur park 🦕, a children's playground 🎠 and a camping barbecue area 🏕. It is really suitable for parent-child travel and taking children out ~ ➌Gaoyou Lakeside and West Bank of the Grand Canal On the West Bank, you can see the sunset sailboats that look like "salted egg yolks"⛵, which is great for taking photos. There is also a large area of ​​grass where you can camp and have a picnic. ✅ Other recommended attractions in Gaoyou worth visiting: Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, Zhuhu Small Canal, Nanmen Street, Mengcheng Posthouse, Zhenguo Temple... I hope this guide can help you spend a pleasant day in Gaoyou! If you have any other questions, you can always ask me.

Yucheng Post Station is a great place for cultural exploration and history lovers. If you like this kind of attraction, you'll find it very interesting! Especially since Pu Songling from Zichuan once worked here, what an amazing person. This is one of the ancient post stations in China, located in Gaoyou City, Jiangsu Province. It is one of the oldest, largest, and best-preserved ancient post stations in China, with important historical and cultural value. If you are interested in history and culture, Yucheng Post Station is a place worth visiting. ### Highlights of Yucheng Post Station: 1. **History and culture**: Yucheng Post Station was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. It is a great place to learn about the ancient postal system in China. 2. **Architectural style**: The architecture of the post station retains the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with an ancient charm, making it suitable for photography and appreciating ancient architectural art. 3. **Museum**: There is a postal culture museum in the post station, which displays the development history of the ancient postal system and related cultural relics. 4. **Nearby attractions**: Gaoyou also has other historical and cultural attractions, such as Wenyoutai and Gaoyou Lake, which can be visited together. ### Suitable for: - People interested in history, culture, and ancient architecture. - Visitors who like a quiet, ancient atmosphere. ### Notes: - Yucheng Post Station is mainly focused on history and culture. If you prefer modern entertainment or natural scenery, you may find it not "fun" enough. - It is recommended to learn some historical background in advance, so you can have a more immersive experience when visiting.

To learn about a city, start with its museums. Visit Gaoyou Museum to experience the fusion of history and culture. Gaoyou has a history of 7,000 years, and the museum has a rich and diverse collection. From the restored model of a Neolithic tomb pit, to bronze mirrors and pottery from the Eastern Han Dynasty, to well-preserved bronze mirrors from the Tang Dynasty, and models of Ming Dynasty cities, gilded bronze crowns, ivory tablets, jade belt hooks, and more, as well as porcelain and bronze from the Qing Dynasty. Here, you can see large-scale city models, a rich collection of cultural relics, and detailed literature, and gain an intuitive understanding of the profound historical heritage of Gaoyou, a national historical and cultural city.

The Tongxing Pawnshop in Gaoyou, also known as the North Gate Pawnshop, was established in the early Qing Dynasty. It is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient pawnshops in China. It is said that the pawnshop was owned by the Qing Dynasty official Heshen. After Heshen's downfall, it became a private pawnshop and changed hands several times. The building has five rows and five courtyards, with more than 80 rooms. The building is a traditional brick and wood structure, with blue brick walls, small tile roofs, and gable roofs, arranged in a courtyard layout. If you are interested in the ancient pawn industry or history and culture, the Tongxing Pawnshop is worth a visit. Before visiting, you can learn some relevant historical background knowledge in advance to better appreciate the cultural connotations. Since the pawnshop is located in the old city, it is not easy to find and there is no parking nearby, so it is more convenient to take a taxi and stop directly at the door.

📍Address: No. 507, Wenyou Road, Gaoyou Street, Gaoyou City, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🕒Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 🎟Ticket Benefits: Free 🏛️Museum Highlights: Gaoyou Museum, a hall that carries the long history and culture of Gaoyou, quietly awaits every explorer like you. Here, not only are countless precious artifacts collected, but also legendary stories of Gaoyou are told. 🗺Visiting Route Revealed: 🌟Entrance Hall: As soon as you step into the museum, the simple yet solemn entrance hall comes into view, making it an excellent starting point for taking photos! 📜History Exhibition Hall: Travel through the tunnel of time and enter the history exhibition hall, where the ancient civilization and historical changes of Gaoyou unfold before your eyes. Pay special attention to those ancient artifacts and historical maps, and feel the weight and glory of history. 🎭Folk Customs Exhibition Hall: Enter the folk customs exhibition hall, and you will feel as if you are in the traditional life scenes of Gaoyou. Traditional costumes, folk utensils, and folk crafts, each exudes a unique charm. 🎨Temporary Exhibition Area: The temporary exhibition area of the museum is always full of surprises, and there are new discoveries every time you visit. Remember to check the museum's official website or social media in advance to keep up with the latest exhibition updates! 🎮Interactive Experience Area: Want to feel the charm of history and culture more deeply? Then come to the interactive experience area! Here, you can touch the traces of history with your own hands and feel the warmth of culture. 🏺Core Exhibits Not to Be Missed: 🐉Ming Dynasty Dragon Head Green Jade Belt Hook: The jade is green and white and transparent, finely crafted, and well-shaped. This treasure of the museum will definitely open your eyes! 🏺Ancient Ceramics: Gaoyou's ceramic craftsmanship has a long history, and the ancient ceramic exhibits here showcase the unique style and exquisite skills of Gaoyou ceramics. 👗Folk Costumes and Utensils: Want to learn about Gaoyou's traditional life? Then come and see these folk costumes and utensils! They vividly recreate the traditional life scenes and cultural atmosphere of Gaoyou. 📸Photo Spot Guide: 📷Entrance Hall: The simple and solemn architectural style is an excellent background for taking photos. 📷In Front of Core Exhibits: Take photos with precious artifacts such as the Ming Dynasty Dragon Head Green Jade Belt Hook, and leave unique cultural memories. 📷Special Exhibition Area: The special layout of the temporary exhibition area or folk customs exhibition hall is also a good choice for taking photos."

[Dolphin] Yucheng Posthouse was a place in ancient times where people delivering official documents or officials on business trips could change horses or stay temporarily, that is, a post station. The [Dolphin] Post Station was first built in the eighth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1375). It was an important post station between Beijing and Nanjing in the Ming Dynasty. It is also the largest and best-preserved ancient amphibious post station in the country. ‌ [Dolphin] Gaoyou City was named Gaoyou because Qin Shihuang built a high platform and set up a post office here. Alias: Qinyou and Yucheng. It is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province and is administered by Yangzhou City. This is the hometown of the famous writer Wang Zengqi and the Northern Song Dynasty writer Qin Shaoyou, and is famous for its salted duck eggs. [Dolphin] Gaoyou City Attractions: Gaoyou Museum, Ancient Literature Platform, Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, Tongxing Pawnshop, Yucheng Posthouse, Nanmen Street, Xidi Scenic Area, Zhenguo Temple, Jingtu Temple Tower 🎟️Tickets: ¥30 (free admission for Water Rhythm Jiangsu Annual Pass) ⏰Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 08:15-17:30 📍Address: No. 13, Guanyi Lane, Nanmenwai, Gaoyou City, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province 🚫

[Glister] As the only city in China named after "Post", it is also the hometown of writer Wang Zengqi. It is Gaoyou. A happy little town full of fireworks! [Sakura] Attractions 1️⃣ Gaoyou Museum, free, it is already very good as a county-level museum. The third floor is the Xiahe Folk Customs Street, which is a bit like an escape room. 2️⃣ Wenyoutai: 30, one of the eight scenic spots of ancient Qinyou, was built in the Northern Song Dynasty because Su Shi had been to Gaoyou and had a gathering here with local celebrities Qin Guan, Sun Jue and Wang Gong, climbing up to enjoy the lake, drinking and discussing papers. 3️⃣Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, free of charge, is located on East Street and displays Wang’s life and major works. Nice photo taking. 4️⃣ East Street, free, Gaoyou Old Street, local atmosphere. 5️⃣Tongxing Pawnshop, $30, it is said to be Heshen’s pawnshop. 6️⃣Pure Land Temple Pagoda, free of charge, one of the twin towers in Gaoyou, also called the East Pagoda, was built in the Ming Dynasty and corresponds to the West Pagoda of Zhenguo Temple. 7️⃣Yucheng Posthouse, $25, was built in the Ming Dynasty and is the largest and best-preserved ancient posthouse in China. 8️⃣Nanmen Street, free, not long, not many shops, a prosperous street in the Ming and Qing dynasties. 9️⃣ Zhenguo Temple, free, a wonder on the island in the middle of the river, lonely, ancient temple, stone pagoda, canal. The building is distinctive and there are rabbits in the yard. 🔟Gaoyou Lake, you can enjoy the sunset at Xidi. 11. The sea of ​​flowers on Gaoyou Lake and the sea of ​​rapeseed flowers on the lake in spring are as beautiful as in the promotional video. This is a seasonal scenic spot and is expected to open around March 8th each year. Tickets depend on the year. 12. Zhuhu Town is a popular photo spot. Now is the most beautiful season for reeds. It is easy to take photos📸 ⚠️tips: You can ride a shared electric motorcycle when traveling in Gaoyou. It is very convenient. Don’t forget to bring some salted duck eggs and Pubao meat back as souvenirs when you come to Gaoyou~

The Gaoyou Lake Dry Pond Festival is a traditional winter festival for fishermen to celebrate a bountiful harvest. During the festival, fishermen drain the water from fish ponds, clear the silt, and catch all kinds of fish, creating a lively harvest scene. On the morning of December 29, the festival was grandly launched at the multifunctional hall of the Gaoyou Lake Reed Marsh. Hundreds of people, including online influencers, media, tour groups, and locals, participated in the 10th Gaoyou Lake Dry Pond Festival. At the launch ceremony, Liu Ailin, Chairman of Yangzhou Gaoyou Lake Tourism Investment and Development Co., Ltd., personally introduced the festival activities to the guests. The festival, themed "Magical Gaoyou Lake Dry Pond Festival," features a series of activities, such as the "Fish King Competition," "Lake Water Boiled Lake Fish," and "New Year Goods," allowing tourists to experience the joy of farming and spread folk customs. After the launch ceremony, everyone took speedboats and cruise ships to the fishing site. Standing on the shore, you can see a dozen fishermen pulling nets (or driving nets) from afar, which is actually driving the fish in the pond together with the net. As a northwesterner, this is the first time I have seen such a method. Some people can't wait to change into leather pants, holding a fishing net and looking around by the lake, for fear of missing the biggest fish. During the event, tourists can select the biggest "fish" for on-site weighing and PK, and the winner will receive a carefully prepared gift... Northwesterners rarely see so many fish, and it is the first time to see a 56-jin big fish. My friend said that this is almost the weight of a sheep in the northwest. After the Fish King Competition, there is a fish pond picnic (I don't know what it is called locally, but that's what I call it). There is a big pot by the fish pond, which is estimated to be able to cook hundreds of jin of fish at a time. Various big fish caught from the fish pond will be put in this pot and simmered slowly. When the net is caught at noon, everyone will sit here on the ground, just like eating a big pot of fish at the annual meeting. The delicious big pot of fish is praised by everyone... The Gaoyou Lake Dry Pond Festival lasts from December 28 to 31 every year. The Gaoyou Lake Dry Pond Festival is not only an inheritance of traditional folk customs, but also a way to maintain fish ponds, so that fish can grow better in the coming year. It is said that there will be a cultural performance and award ceremony in the evening. Such a dry pond festival, in fact, I want to come again next year.

Can't go to Switzerland 🇨🇭? Then you must come to Yangzhou with your friends! 🎈 ❤️ Yangzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique garden landscapes, attracting countless tourists since ancient times. Let's explore the charm of Yangzhou together. 1. Itinerary Planning 🚇 A trip to Yangzhou is recommended to last 3-5 days. On the first day, explore the old city of Yangzhou and experience the charm of the ancient city. On the second day, visit Slender West Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On the third day, visit historical and cultural sites such as Daming Temple. On the fourth day, visit ancient towns around Yangzhou, such as Yucheng Post and Gaoyou. On the last day, visit the commercial districts of Yangzhou and try the local cuisine. 2. Recommended Attractions 🗺️ 1. Slender West Lake: One of the representative attractions of Yangzhou, known as the "Mother of Gardens." The picturesque scenery here is perfect for sightseeing. 2. Daming Temple: An ancient temple with a thousand-year-old pagoda and a Zen-like courtyard. 3. Ancient City Wall and Dongguan Street: Explore the traces of the ancient city and taste local snacks and folk culture. 4. Yucheng Post: A historic ancient town that takes you back to Yangzhou a thousand years ago. 3. Recommended Food 🍖 Yangzhou's cuisine is a must-try experience. Yangzhou Fried Rice, Yangzhou Lion's Head, Braised Tofu, and Sweet and Sour Ribs are all worth trying. In addition, Yangzhou's morning tea is also exquisite, and it is recommended to try the famous Huaiyang cuisine breakfast. 4. Tips ⚠️ 1. Best Travel Time: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Yangzhou, with pleasant weather for sightseeing. 2. Transportation: Yangzhou is easily accessible by high-speed train or bus. In the city, you can take buses or subways to get around. 3. Tips: Please protect the environment and respect local customs when traveling. Conclusion: ❤️ Yangzhou is a city full of ancient charm, with unique garden landscapes and rich food culture that will leave you wanting more. In Yangzhou, you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and experience a rich historical and cultural heritage. We hope this guide will help you on your trip to Yangzhou. Have a great trip!

Yucheng Station, as a historic post station site, bears witness to the development of ancient Chinese transportation and culture. Located at the foot of Mount Yu in Shanxi Province, this station was one of the key transportation hubs on the ancient Silk Road. As an important post station, it not only served as a transit point for travelers and trade but also as a crucial platform for cultural and information exchange at the time. Strolling through Yucheng Station, visitors can feel the grandeur of the ancient post roads and glimpse the ingenuity and practicality of ancient transportation facilities. The ancient architecture and stone carvings here silently tell the story of the passage of time and historical changes, making it an ideal destination for history enthusiasts and photographers.

👍️Recommendation reason: Gaoyou, the hometown of Emperor Yao, has a long history and many cultural attractions. Gaoyou's profound historical heritage has also produced many celebrities, such as Qin Guan, a famous writer of the graceful style of poetry in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the ancestral home of the great hero Wu Sangui, also in Gaoyou. The most famous contemporary figure is the literary master Mr. Wang Zengqi. Put down your work and feel the peaceful life in this small city under the warm winter sun😃 📅Game guide: 🚩As a city of gourmet food, morning tea starts a leisurely day. Red lanterns, various kinds of buns, hot dried bean curd and other traditional snacks are a feast for the taste buds. 🚩It is recommended to start the city walk from Yucheng Posthouse, which was built in the eighth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty. This well-preserved ancient posthouse has now been opened as a postal museum. Although Nanmen Street connected to the posthouse is only more than 200 meters long, it can also make people recall the prosperity of the Song Dynasty. Across the street is the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and you can see the Zhenguo Temple Pagoda. Continuing forward is the historical and cultural district of Gaoyou City, located in the area of ​​Jiaojiaxiang and Baisuixiang. In the past, it was the residence of officials and various brick-carved gatehouses can still be seen everywhere. At noon, you can taste Yangchun noodles and small wontons at the century-old Jiaojiaxiang Noodle House. The fresh fragrance of pepper is really unforgettable. 🚩In the afternoon, you can go to the Wang Zengqi Museum to experience the infinite charm of literature, then go to the North Gate to visit the Wengcheng Ruins and then stroll in the alleys of North Gate Street to feel the strong atmosphere of human fireworks. 🚩Watch the sunset at Gaoyou Lake in the evening, and find a small restaurant on the street to taste local specialties such as Wang tofu and Pubao meat 🏨Accommodation tips: Because I like new hotels, I chose the Yidu Cultural Park Hotel located in the cultural and sports center this time. The hotel is located in the park, and it is refreshing to take a walk early in the morning. 💗Other tips: 🚩It is recommended to choose Gaoyou Station, which is closer to the city center 🚩It is recommended that if you have enough time in Gaoyou, you can take a bus to see the street view and experience the slow life. There are many bus routes, and it is very convenient to go to various scenic spots.

Gaoyou Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall | A Literary Atmosphere Hidden in a Small Town 📖||If you want to learn more about Mr. Wang Zengqi, you can visit the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall in Gaoyou 🌿 The memorial hall is located in the old town of Gaoyou. The overall design is modern and artistic, like a stack of books, but the gray brick walls blend in with the ancient old town, which is very clever. The memorial hall consists of 11 exhibition halls, with three floors in total, including the basement. The first and second floors introduce Mr. Wang's life, works, experiences, achievements, etc. The basement is mainly a restaurant and cultural and creative space, and there is a teahouse on the first floor. Entering from the north gate, you will see a two-story portrait of Mr. Wang. Looking up, you will see a spiral staircase, which is very artistic. The first floor mainly introduces Mr. Wang's life, and there is an audio-visual room where you can listen to Mr. Wang's works. The second floor has an exhibition room with several LED screens, which is very beautiful. On the other side, there is a staircase reading room connecting the first and second floors, which is very creative. The second floor has a terrace where you can enjoy the view of the old town of Gaoyou. The roof is mainly made of glass, so you can see the blue sky and white clouds indoors. The light shines on the hanging decorations, which is very dreamy. The overall design is very clever. There is a patio in the basement, which is very stylish and grand when you look up from inside. 🧩 If you come to visit and I am not there, please sit with the flowers outside my door for a while. They are very warm, and I have been watching them for many, many days. ——Wang Zengqi, "Plants of the Human World" 📍Location: No. 9, Zhujia Lane, Gaoyou City 🚗Transportation: 500 meters walk from Beihai Square Bus Station of Gaoyou Bus No. 1, 11, 26, and K7 ⏰Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00 (closed on Monday) 🎫Tickets: 🆓 🌟Tips: Gaoyou is not a big city, so it is convenient to ride a shared electric bike or take a taxi. The attractions in Gaoyou are close to each other, so you can visit them together. On the second floor of the memorial hall, there are cleverly designed skylights in every corner. Gaoyou