Yangzhou Travel Guide
Yangzhou, on the other bank of Yangtze River, emerged during the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.) when Fu Chai,king of the Wu State, built his defence system, Eventually it grew into a large, population city. Emperor Yangdi of the Sui Dynasty (581-618) visited prostitutes here; emperors Huizong and Gaozong of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) built their temporary palaces here, and Qing Emperor Qianlong visited six times.
The city itself is a museum of Chinese culture and a beautiful Chinese garden. Small and quite as it is, you have an easy access to all latest modern convenience here, too, while enjoying traditional heritage. Through all the ages, scholars and poets have lavishly praised Yangzhou in prose and poetry, pouring their love and yearning for this city in the most beautiful language. This is the only city in China that receives such an honour and it deserves, too.
The city was founded by the 4th century BC, with its oldest known name being Kuang-ling. Its first location was east of the present site. In 590 AD, Kuang-ling began to be called Yangzhou, which was the traditional name of the entire southeastern part of China. Beginning in the 7th century, Yangzhou was the chief commercial city of the Yangtze area, due to its importance as a canal port, seaport, and administrative center.
For westerners, an interesting footnote to Yangzhou's history is that Marco Polo served there under the Mongol emperor Kubilai Khan, in the period around 1282-1287. more about Yangzhou »
- Chinese Name: 扬州
- Chinese Pinyin: yáng zhōu
- English Name: Yangzhou
- Location: East of China
- Latitude:32°23' N
- Longitude: 119°25' E
- Area: 6,634 sq. km.
- Time Zone: (UTC+8)
- Area Code: 0514
- Population: 4.6 million
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Geyuan Garden
This Qing-dynasty complex was the family mansion of Huang Zhiyun, a salt merchant. The focus of the private garden is a man-made hill occupying tow-thirds of the total area. It combines lovely northern and southern style rockeries. Scattered among these are stone bridges, courtyards pavilions and halls. more about Geyuan Garden
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Shopping in Yangzhou
Jade articles and lacquer wares produced in Yangzhou are famous. They are the representatives of Yangzhou handcrafts. Yangzhou pickles have a long history. It is famous in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. Being one of the representative snacks in Yangzhou, Yangzhou pickles taste fresh, sweet and crisp. In addition, there are other famous local speci...more info about Yangzhou Shopping »
Hello Ken, there is no Airport in Yangshuo. But you could take flight from Guilin to your destination, it is about 60 km from yangshuo to Guilin.
Hi Joyce,
Happy New Year! Thanks for your inquiry.
Actually, there is no direct bus, direct train or direct flight between Hong Kong and Yangzhou.
The fast way is take a flight from Hong Kong to Shanghai, then take the intercity coach or train to get Yangzhou.
There are more than 30 flights fly between Hong Kong and Shanghai, and it takes about 2.5 hours; the train or coach needs about 5 hours to get Yangzhou from Shanghai.
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Dear Mujahid,
You can visit our website http://www.chinahighlights.com/yangzhou/weather.htm for the weather information in Yangzhou.
I think CNY1000~2000 will be enough in Yangzhou per month.
Hi Sarah,
I have called Yangzhou Bus Station for you, they said the first bus leave Yangzhou for Zhenjiang departs at 6:30, the price is CNY 17 per person.
Hope it helps.
Notice: The price and schedule might change without any notice; it subject to the official schedule at the particular day, the information above is just for your reference. Please kindly understand.
Dear Rosien,
You can take a long distance bus from Shenzhen to Yangzhou. It takes about 20 hours at least. But there is no buses or boats or direct train from Yangzhou to Guilin. You can take a train from Yangzhou to Nanjing, and then take a train to Guilin.
Dear Manish,
You can take the international flight from Mumbai to Shanghai Pudong airport. And then take Line 2 subway to Shanghai Hongqiao airport(it takes about 1 hour).There are some long distance buses to get Changshu city (it takes about 1.5 hours).
According to the flight information, you check this website: http://www.expedia.com/
Dear Sharon,
It is about 105 km from Nanjing to Yangzhou. You can take a long distance bus at Nanjing east station which is located at No.17 Huayuan Road. It takes about 1.5 hours and it costs about CNY40-50(US$6-8).
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Hi Zahra:
Welcome to China! It can take a bus at Shanghai Long Distance Bus Station, address: No.1666, Zhongxing road, Zhabei district, Shanghai.
It departs every 1 hour from 6:30am to 17:30, takes around 4 hours, and buy tickets on the site, cost at CNY83 per person.
Do you need any tour around Shanghai? Please feel free to let me know: william@chinahighlights.net
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