I thought Suzhou was beautiful until I visited Yangzhou

A three-day, two-night slow-living trip to Yangzhou🌸—this charming Jiangnan town is perfect for unwinding! Follow my itinerary to eat, explore, and truly experience the "Yangzhou Slow Life"~ 🚶‍♀️Day 1: Discover Yangzhou's Literary Charm 📍Slender West Lake: Don’t miss the rowboat ride with folk songs sung by the boat ladies—60 RMB/person is a steal! Enter from the South Gate and exit at the North Gate for the best route. 📍Wenchang Pavilion: The iconic downtown landmark, stunning when lit up at night. 📍Dongguan Street: Must-try: the lotus root starch balls at Plain Tea & Simple Meal! Avoid holidays to dodge the crowds. Tip: Slender West Lake offers half-price tickets after 6 PM—night views are magical🌙 Day 2: Embrace Old Yangzhou’s Leisure 📍Ge Garden: One of China’s Four Great Gardens, with bamboo groves perfect for photos. 📍Pishi Street: A hub of artsy shops—don’t skip the "Floating Life" bookstore. 📍He Garden: The "No. 1 Garden of the Late Qing Dynasty," ideal for cheongsam photoshoots. 📍Ancient Canal Cruise: Take the 7:30 PM boat to see the riverside light show. Day 3: Savor Yangzhou’s Flavors 📍Quyuan Teahouse: A 2-star Black Pearl restaurant—arrive by 6 AM to queue! 📍Yangzhou Scrub Bathhouse: Try this intangible-cultural-heritage-level scrub—book ahead. 📍Caiyi Street: Locals’ favorite food street—Jiangjiaqiao’s dumpling noodles are a must. 🍜 Food Checklist: ✅ "Three Springs" breakfast: Fuchun, Yechun, and Gonghechun. ✅ Must-eat lion’s head pork: Shiweitian is top-rated. ✅ Authentic Yangzhou fried rice: Dongyuan Small Restaurant. ✅ Simei Pickles: Great as souvenirs. 🏠 Stay Suggestion: Book near Dongguan Street for convenience—Changley Inn (a heritage building itself) is a gem.