Yangzhou Travel Guide

Yangzhou is a prefecture-level city in central Jiangsu province, People's Republic of China. Located the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal, it borders the provincial capital of Nanjing to the southwest, Huai'an to the north, Yancheng to the northeast, Taizhou to the east, and Zhenjiang across the river to the south. The city is around 6, 700 square kilometers with the population of around 4,500,000. For foreign travelers, 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.

As one of the most popular travel destinations in China, Yangzhou has been well known for its brilliant historic role in Chinese history and was one of the first 24 cities that were announced as the Historical and Cultural Cities in China. It was the major national political, financial and commerical center in China's history and also the transport hub due to its important location at the junction of the Yangtze River, the Grand Canal and the Huaihe River. The glorious history left the large number of treatures to this city, such as: valuable architectures, arts and celebrities.

Yangzhou itself is a museum of Chinese culture and a beautiful Chinese garden. With its long history, the city offers much to the visitor. Among the many scenic and historic attractions, perhaps the most notable are the local section of the Grand Canal, the many lovely gardens, and the buildings associated with the monk Jian Zhen. Welcome to view other columns for extensive guide to attraction information and travel services offer related to Yangzhou or other famous cities in China. Feel free to contact us if you plan to travel to Yangzhou. We will provide the professional advice, individual itinerary and excellent travel service.