Located at the intersection of the 1,100-mile-long Grand Canal and the Yangtze River, the ancient city of Yangzhou used to be a trade center along the ancient Silk Road.

As fall approaches, an ecological and cultural park in the Sanwan area of Yangzhou has turned into a colorful fairy world.

Located in the southeast of China close to Shanghai, Yangzhou has a history of 2,500 years. It is famous for Yangzhou fried rice and was awarded the UN Habitat Scroll of Honor for its beautiful environment, convenient transport and pleasant lifestyle.

Huaiyang cuisine and breakfast tea make up the food culture in Yangzhou. The city was designated in 2019 as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, making it the fourth city in China to win the title after Chengdu, Shunde and Macao.