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The Ancient Tang City Ruins Museum is one of the key cultural relic preservation units in China. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Here are three recommended cycling routes in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.
Around the ancient city of Yangzhou
Yangzhou is a famous cultural city with a history of 2,500 years. The ancient ruins of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) are a combination of historical relics, cultural landscape and natural scenery, giving you an appreciation of Yangzhou's civilization during that time.
Recommended cycling route: Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park - Ancient Tang City Ruins Museum - Xihua Gate Ruins - Cui Zhiyuan Memorial Hall - Tongjiang Gate Ruins - South Gate Ruins - Yijiang Gate Ruins - East Gate Ruins - North Gate Ruins
Length of the route: About 20 kilometers
Through historical streets
The Gengzi Street was the most bustling road in Yangzhou during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Riding through it offers you a glimpse of life in the old times.
Recommended cycling route: Yuansheng Temple – Ruyi Bridge – Luyang Hotel – Xiaohong Bridge – Dongzi Bridge – Wuben Temple – Dadongmen Bridge
Length of the route: About 2.5 kilometers
Ride along the Grand Canal
Yangzhou became world famous for the Grand Canal, which runs through the city from the south to the east, being bordered on both sides by many historical relics and natural landscapes.
Recommended cycling route: Wenfeng Temple – Tongjiang Gate Ruins – Kangshan Culture Park – Yuejin Bridge – Dongguan Ancient Ferry – Dawang Temple
Length of the route: About 8 kilometers
The Yuansheng Temple, located at Gengzi Street, is the biggest temple built in Yangzhou during the Republic of China period (1912-49). [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
The Wenfeng Temple was built in 1582, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It stands on the south side of the Grand Canal. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]