IV: Four-day tour in Yangzhou, Huai'an and Lianyungang
During the four-day tour, you'll enjoy the elegant sceneries alongside the Slender West Lake and Geyuan Garden, view lit up landscapes cruising down the Grand Canal at night in Yangzhou; explore the glorified water transport history in Huai'an's museums and the Governor's Palace of Viceroy of Water Transport. You can also visit the Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall to recall the genius of the first Premier of the People's Republic of China in Huai'an and get a refreshing trip pampering you in the beautiful island sceneries at the Liandao Island Seashore Tourism Resort and the astounding natural landscapes at the Yuwan (fishing bay) scenic area in Lianyungang.
Day 1: You’ll embrace the amazing poetic scenery at the Slender West Lake, visit the Daming Temple that houses the memorial hall for Master Jianzhen, who contributed to the China-Japan friendship during the Tang Dynasty and walk through the bamboo grove to explore seasonal beauty of rock-formations in the Geyuan Garden. After that, you can take a walk down the historical Dongguan Street and cruise along the Grand Canal to trace the history of the city.
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Smaller and less known than the West Lake in Hangzhou, the Slender West Lake in Yangzhou has its own uniqueness in history. The poetic landscapes of the Slender West Lake have made it a famous resort for travelers throughout dynasties. Both Emperor Qianlong and Emperor Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty praised the picturesque sceneries in the Slender West Lake and visited it every time they had an inspection tour to Jiangnan (regions south of the Yangtze River). The Five Pavilion Bridge connecting lake shores has been the landmark of the sight. With a pleasant breeze caressing cheeks, you can take a meditation while enjoying the elegant sceneries around the lake. [Photo/sjtour.com] |
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Located at the north side of the Slender West Lake, the Daming Temple is famous for its association with the renowned Chinese monk Jianzhen (688-763), who used to be the abbot there before he made the decision to spread Buddhism in Japan in 742. After overcoming various difficulties he encountered during his five journeys across the sea, Jianzhen succeeded in his sixth attempt 11 years later in 753. The temple now houses the Jianzhen Monk Memorial Hall in memory of his contributions to Chinese-Japanese friendship. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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Built by the Qing Dynasty salt distribution commissioner Huang Zhiyun in 1818, Geyuan Garden got its name from its owner's beloved bamboo trees and the shape of bamboo leaves resembling the Chinese character "ge(個(gè))". Apart from its green bamboos, the garden is also famous for its delicate rock-workings with different hues and shapes recalling four seasons. [Photo/sjtour.com] |
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Located east of the Grand Canal running through the city, Dongguan Street once was the most bustling street in Yangzhou. With over 100 lanes criss-crossing, the 1,122-meter-long street is filled with featured shops and traditional restaurants for you to explore the ancient culture of China. [Photo/sjtour.com] |
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You can have a view of the charming landscapes of Yangzhou cruising down the Grand Canal that nurtured the city into prosperity throughout centuries. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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