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Slender West Lake, a signature scenic spot featuring lakes, bridges and traditional buildings in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, is a fine example of the classical Chinese garden. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
The scenic area is one of the most popular tourist sites in Yangzhou and received around 370,000 visitors from Sept 29 to Oct 5, a jump of 30 percent from 2019. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
The scenic area received 78,000 visits by day-time travelers and 10,000 for night tours on Oct 1 alone. Most of them were driving themselves from nearby regions or members of small tourist groups. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
Slender West Lake is the only 5A-level tourist zone in Yangzhou, a city of 4.58 million people. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
Slender West Lake is known nationwide for its narrow and meandering waterways that connect gardens, bridges and the area's numerous picturesque spots. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
Slender West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site along the Grand Canal. [Photo by Wang Zhenghua]
