Visitors can enjoy flower blossoms in Yangzhou every April. [Photo/sipaphoto.com]
Spring is the peak tourist season for Yangzhou, and also the best time to travel there. Between April 18 and May 18, the Yangzhou Flower Burst Festival takes place.
During this period, the city experiences what is known as Jiangnan's famous misty rainfall as well as the rare viburnum blossoms which fill the air with fragrance. Spring in Yangzhou is the golden season for travel.
The Slender West Lake scenic area [Photo/sipaphoto.com]
The annual Yangzhou Culture Festival is held in September and October. Enjoying views of the moon is one of the most popular activities, along with visiting gorgeous gardens, taking the same boat trip that Emperor Qianlong enjoyed in ancient times, enjoying a night tour on the Grand Canal and experiencing the delights on offer at the food festival.