To foster global dialogue on canal culture, Yangzhou University recently arranged for students from China and abroad to take a cruise tour along the Grand Canal in Yangzhou.
With over 2,500 years of history, Yangzhou is home to some seriously ancient ginkgo trees.
There are three recommended places to enjoy hot springs in Yangzhou, the first "City of Hot Springs in China" in the Yangtze River Delta region.
The Yangzhou Jadeware Museum opened on Nov 30 in Wantou town, renowned as the "Hometown of Jadeware in China".
As the temperature drops, Yangzhou's winter comfort hides in steaming bowls of rice noodles and vermicelli.