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

#chinatravel 📍Tucked away on Xuningmen Street in Yangzhou, Heyuan—originally named Jixiao Shanzhuang—was built during the Guangxu reign of the Qing dynasty by He Zhidao. Known as “the No.1 Garden of Late Qing,” this national heritage site is a true gem of classical Chinese landscaping. It houses the Pian Shi Shan Fang, a unique rockery design by master Shitao, treasured in Chinese garden art history. Heyuan is famous for its ingenious double-storey covered walkways, stretching 1,500 meters and linking the East and West gardens as well as the main residence. Garden scholar Luo Zhewen once praised it as the prototype of the modern “interchange bridge” in China. Highlights include the East Garden’s Fu Hai Xuan, with ripple-like stone flooring evoking the feeling of boating, and the West Garden’s Waterside Pavilion, elegantly standing above the water. The Yu Xiu Building harmoniously blends East and West with French shutters and Japanese-style sliding doors. With seasonal charm year-round—peonies in spring, lotus breezes in summer, fiery leaves in autumn, and snow reflections in winter—Heyuan is truly a living painting, embodying harmony between man and nature. #travel #trip #china #staycation #thingstodo #myitinerary

During my recent business trip, I stayed at the Yangzhou Baoying Wanjia International Hotel in Jiangsu, and the experience exceeded my expectations! The hotel is conveniently located in the center of Baoying County, just a 5-minute drive from the commercial district, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. The lobby is modern and spacious, and the front desk staff were friendly and efficient, making the check-in process seamless. The rooms are spacious, with comfortable beds and excellent soundproofing, ensuring a restful night's sleep. One standout feature is the 24-hour self-service laundry room, which is incredibly convenient for long-term travelers. As for dining, the hotel's Chinese restaurant serves authentic Huaiyang cuisine. I highly recommend the steamed carp and lion's head meatballs—they were absolutely unforgettable. The gym is well-equipped, and the complimentary breakfast offers a wide variety of options. If you're visiting Baoying, the Wanjia International Hotel is undoubtedly an ideal choice for both business and leisure!

Yangzhou boasts over 2,500 years of documented history. During the Spring and Autumn period, its northwestern area was called Han. After King Fuchai of Wu conquered Han, he built Han City. Through dynastic changes until the Sui Dynasty, it was renamed Yangzhou. It's one of China's first 24 nationally recognized historical and cultural cities, with 24 national-level and 51 provincial-level cultural heritage sites. 🗺️ Area: 6,591 km² 🌡️ Temperature: Average annual 14.8°C 🍜 Cuisine: Yangzhou fried rice 💧 Water systems: Baoying Lake, Gaoyou Lake, Shaobo Lake, the Grand Canal, Yangtze River, etc., covering 25.54% of the city's area (excluding wetlands) ✈️ Transportation: Convenient high-speed rail, airport available, no traffic restrictions for out-of-town vehicles 🌳 Best travel time: Spring blossoms, November foliage, hairy crab season, hot and rainy summers ❗️ Recommended attractions: Slender West Lake, Ge Garden, He Garden, Dongguan Street, Yipu Garden Next planned visits: Daming Temple, Grand Canal Museum, Emperor Yang of Sui's Tomb ⚠️ Tips: 1 No subway, traffic jams during peak hours, hard to get ride-hailing cars, rickshaws not recommended, shared e-bikes are good 2 Book tickets for popular attractions and museums in advance Why visit Yangzhou? ❓ Because of the elementary school poem "My friend has left the west where the Yellow Crane towers, For River Town when willow-down and flowers abound" Because of Yangzhou's slow pace, Yangzhou fried rice, Slender West Lake, the Grand Canal, and its gardens... Fig 2-5 Yipu Garden Fig 6-9 Slender West Lake Fig 10-13 Ge Garden Fig 14-18 He Garden

South China Agricultural University Wetland Park Travel Guide The Wetland Park of South China Agricultural University is located inside South China Agricultural University, 483 Wushan Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, about 70m south of Poyang Lake. It is a popular spot on campus for taking photos. Reservation and Admission You need to follow the WeChat official account of "South China Agricultural University" in advance, and make an appointment for people or vehicles to enter the campus in the "Visit Appointment" in the service column. Alumni can enter the school on foot with their alumni card without an appointment, and can also bring relatives, but they still need to make an appointment to drive. After the reservation is successful, swipe your ID card to enter. Best time to visit The scenery varies in different seasons. Spring (March - April) is the most charming, with Chinese red cherry blossoms, Bauhinia flowers, and Yellow Trumpet trees. The lakeside is full of flowers. In summer (June - August), you can see lotus and water lilies blooming, and the fish in the lake are happy, which is a paradise for children to play and fish. Kapok blooms in autumn (September - November). Winter lotus can be seen in winter (December - February of the following year). Featured Landscape - Natural flowers: There are pink cherry blossoms and romantic Bauhinia in spring, quiet lotus and water lilies in summer, and different flowers in all seasons, such as firecracker flowers, Bombax ceiba, and Jacaranda mimosifolia, which are distributed along the lake and trails, making them super beautiful for taking pictures. - Ecological lake: The lake is clear and shaped like a map of China. The banks are full of greenery and dotted with quaint pavilions, which contrast with the yellow water lilies. It is beautiful and you can see ducks playing in the water. Things to do - Leisurely stroll: Stroll along the lakeside path, breathe fresh air, admire the natural beauty, relax and enjoy the quiet time. - Take photos: There is beautiful scenery everywhere. Whether it is flowers, lakes, ancient pavilions, or grasslands, they are all great for taking pictures. - Parent-child interaction: Many children catch fish by the lake. It is a good place for urban children to find wild fun, and families can enjoy parent-child time together. Nearby food - South China Agricultural University Yogurt: There is a service point in the wetland park, about CNY 4 a cup, with a rich variety. Classic yogurt (gold packaging) has a smooth taste; yogurt (blueberry jam flavor) has a perfect blend of fruit and yogurt flavors. - Lv Rong Yuan: Not far from the wetland park, the Lv Rong Restaurant on the 4th floor has a hall and private rooms with a good environment. Many canteens on campus also offer a variety of delicacies, such as Xiyuan barbecue and Heyuan spicy hot pot. However, a 20% handling fee will be charged for mobile phone payments. It is recommended to eat at off-peak times. Traffic Guide - Subway: Guangzhou Subway Line 3 Wushan Station Exit A directly reaches the southwest gate of South China Agricultural University. It is within walking distance from the subway station. - Bus: You can take bus B10 to the main gate of South China Agricultural University, and then walk to it.

Gaoyou Lake, formerly known as Fanliang Lake, is also known as Xinkai Lake. It spans the cities of Gaoyou, Baoying, and Jinhu in Jiangsu Province, and Tianchang City in Anhui Province. It belongs to the Huaihe River Basin. The Huaihe River enters the Yangtze River through the lake, and finally reaches the Yangtze River. The total water area is 760.67 square kilometers (flat water area), making it the third largest freshwater lake in Jiangsu Province and the sixth largest freshwater lake in China. It is said that there was a place called "Gaoyou" in ancient times. Later, due to geological changes and changes in the water system, a lake was formed, which was named after the place. In addition, in Shen Kuo's "Dream Pool Essays" of the Song Dynasty, it was recorded that there was a strange phenomenon of pearls in the Fanliang Lake (one of the old names of Gaoyou Lake). Later generations also called it "Pearl Lake," but as time went by, it was mainly called "Gaoyou Lake." Gaoyou Lake is formed by the connection of several small lakes. About 6,000-7,000 years ago, the Yangtze River Delta and the Huaihe River Delta continued to expand, resulting in the formation of a shallow bay in the Gaoyou area. As time went by, the scouring action of the river gradually filled in the bay, and many small lakes were formed in the Gaoyou area, such as Xinkai Lake, Jinhu Lake, Fanliang Lake, and Ping'a Lake. These small lakes are the predecessors of Gaoyou Lake. In the fifth year of the Shaoxing period of the Song Dynasty (1194), the Yellow River burst its banks in Puyang, Henan, and changed its course to the south, passing through the Si River and seizing the Huaihe River. The large amount of silt brought by the Yellow River gradually deposited, resulting in the gradual silting up of the Huaihe River's entry into the sea, the obstruction of water flow, and the rise of water level. Some small lakes and low-lying areas in the southwest of Huaiyin were gradually submerged. The water flow of the Huaihe River changed to the east through Hongze Lake, and a large amount of silt flowed into the various lakes of Gaoyou, and the lake surface of each small lake continued to expand. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the lakes in the Gaoyou area gradually connected under the influence of the Yellow River's change of course, canal transportation, and artificial diversion of the Huaihe River. Around the 20th year of the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1755), a relatively complete water area of Gaoyou Lake was finally formed. The lake water is mainly supplied by surface runoff. The water volume of the three rivers entering the lake accounts for more than 95% of the total water volume. In addition, it is supplied by five small rivers in Anhui Province, namely, Baitai, Tonglong, Qin'an, Yangcun, and Wangqiao. Finally, it enters the Yangtze River through the Gaoyou Lake Control Gate in the southeast. The Huaihe River enters the Yangtze River in the lower reaches of Hongze Lake in western Jiangsu Province. In the 45th year of the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1707), three diversion channels were opened south of Zhouqiao, and six river embankments were built. At that time, it was called "Three Rivers and Six Piles." In the 18th year of the Jiaqing period (1814), three diversion channels (i.e., the new three rivers) were excavated at the current location of the Sanhe Gate. The floodwater then entered the Baoying Lake through the new three rivers. After leaving the lake, the branches are numerous and winding, reaching the Baima Lake in the north and entering the Gaoyou Lake and Shaobo Lake in the south. They enter the Grand Canal through the six locks of Jiangdu, and then exit through the Jinwan River, Phoenix River, and Taiping River. They flow southward through the Mangdao River and Liaojia Ditch, and enter the Yangtze River through the Sanjiangying. - Baitai River: It is the largest river in the Gaoyou Lake system, with two sources, north and south. The south source is the main source, originating from the east of the Jiang淮 watershed in Lai'an County. The north source originates from the border of Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province. The total length is 110 kilometers, the average slope is 0.086%, and the total area of the basin is 1,604 square kilometers. - Tonglong River: It was formerly known as Beishan River, Tongcheng River, and Longgang River. It flows through the north of Tianchang City and originates from Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province. It has two sources, north and south. The south source is the main source. The total length is 64 kilometers, and the basin area is 426 square kilometers. - Yangcun River: It originates from the Dingba of Wengji, Ping'an Township, Tianchang City, and flows southeastward through Gujiaqiao, enters the Weijiao Small Reservoir, and then flows northward after leaving the reservoir. After passing through multiple reservoirs and villages, it enters the Yihua Lake near Luoshiqiao, and then enters the Gaoyou Lake after merging with the Laobaitai River at the Guojiadaqiao. The river is 30 kilometers long. - Wangqiao River: It is called Longqiao River on the aerial survey map. It originates from the north of the Xianshan Mountain in Tianchang City, enters the Gangchen Small Reservoir at Gangchen, and then flows northward after leaving the reservoir. After flowing northeastward through Wangqiao, the water from the Gangtangjian Small Reservoir flows into the Yangtze River after entering the Yihua Lake. - Qinlan River: It flows through multiple townships in Anhui and Jiangsu, and is one of the main tributaries of Gaoyou Lake. In recent years, due to insufficient efforts to protect the source, the Qinlan River has experienced problems with water ecology, such as poor channel conditions, damaged shorelines, and non-point source pollution. The bottom of Gaoyou Lake is flat, with an elevation of 3.5-4.5 meters. The water level of Gaoyou Lake is 5-5.5 meters all year round, and the water storage capacity is 500-600 million cubic meters. During the flood season, the water storage capacity is 938 million cubic meters. The lake water is yellow-green to light yellow, and it is a type I water of bicarbonate-calcium group.

🏨 Nestled at No. 77 Nanyuan East Road, the Jinling Grand Hotel boasts a majestic lobby and rooms that offer a royal vibe. Step into comfort with a swift check-in experience and a warm welcome that feels like coming home. 🛌 Each room is a fusion of luxury and tradition, reflecting the style of Jinling. They're not just spacious; they're sanctuaries offering peace and quiet after a day of hustle. Plus, cleanliness is top-notch, ensuring a pristine stay. While the WiFi hiccup might be a snag, the overall ambiance more than makes up for it. 🍤 Step outside, and you'll find yourself amidst a foodie's paradise, with local snacks and uniquely prepared crayfish that'll have your taste buds dancing. And if you're lucky, a room with a view of fireworks over the bridge adds a sparkle to your visit, making any occasion feel like a festival. # Baoying # JinlingGrandHotel # BaoyingTravel

Dear friends, this time I want to recommend a hotel to you - Vienna Hotel! This hotel is satisfying in terms of environment, facilities, and service. Vienna Hotel features an elegant European-style decor, making you feel as if you are in a corner of Europe. The hotel has a total of 130 rooms, each meticulously designed, comfortable, and spacious. The hotel is conveniently located, with many gourmet restaurants nearby, allowing you to enjoy delicious food during your trip. Additionally, the hotel offers free parking and laundry services, making your travel more relaxed and enjoyable. If you want to relax during your trip, Vienna Hotel is a great choice. For your next trip, consider this hotel, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it!

Yangzhou Daming Temple has a beautiful environment. Looking down from the top of the tower, the scenery is pleasant. You can see the beautiful scenery of Sujiang River and Yangzhou. It is really beautiful and green, just like a fairyland on earth. I lingered and wanted to visit again.

The travel plan is as follows: Day 1: 08:00 Departure, drive from Yangzhou city to Gaoyou Lake. 09:30 Arrive at Gaoyou Lake, tour the lake scenery, take a boat tour of the lake, and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the lake. 12:00 Taste the special lake fresh near Gaoyou Lake. 13:30 Go to the nearby Expo Park to play and experience the fusion of nature and humanities. 17:30 Return to Yangzhou city, rest. Day 2: 08:00 Departure, drive from Yangzhou city to Baoying. 09:30 Arrive at Baoying, tour Baoying Lake National Wetland Park, and enjoy the wetland scenery. 12:00 Taste the special food in Baoying. 13:30 Go to the nearby Sheyang Lake, tour the lake scenery. 16:00 Drive back to Yangzhou city, rest. Day 3: 08:00 Departure, drive from Yangzhou city to Jiangdu. 09:30 Arrive at Jiangdu, tour Jiangdu Water Conservancy Scenic Area, and understand the water conservancy culture. 12:00 Taste the special food in Jiangdu. 13:30 Go to the nearby Shaobo Ancient Town, feel the ancient town style. 16:00 Return to Yangzhou city, end the happy trip. This itinerary is mainly natural scenery and humanistic style, avoiding places with many people, moderate exercise, suitable for the elderly and children to travel together. While tasting delicious food, you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery around Yangzhou. Wish you and your family a happy Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday trip!

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