Enjoy a slow paced lifestyle in Yangzhou

Residents enjoy running at Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Here are some of the best places to enjoy a slow paced lifestyle in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.

Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park

Located in downtown Yangzhou, Song Jia City Sports and Leisure Park integrates natural landscapes with physical fitness and leisure amenities. It is equipped with sporting facilities like running tracks, tennis courts, basketball courts, a soccer field, and badminton courts.

The park is also a national 4A scenic spot where tourists and residents can take in the stunning views.

Runyang Forest Park

Situated within Guazhou ancient town in Hanjiang district in Yangzhou, Runyang Forest Park is an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Renowned for its idyllic scenery and high afforestation rate, the park is home to the city's first campsite along the Yangtze River, which features cottages and leisure facilities.

Phoenix Mountain

Phoenix Mountain has grown in popularity as a cycling destination due to its serene environment and pleasant sights over the past few years.

The mountain is also an ideal place to go hiking and camping. Those looking to relax can also choose to spend a few nights at a charming homestay near the mountain.

The cycling lane in the mountain is dubbed "Yangzhou's ancient Tea Horse Road" as it is located beside a farm where travelers can pick tea leaves and experience farming activities.

The ancient Tea Horse Road was an important part of the transportation route that spanned more than 4,000 kilometers through Southwest China's Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, as well as Tibet autonomous region.

An aerial view of Runyang Forest Park in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Riders go cycling on Phoenix Mountain in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]