In a recent cultural exchange initiative, 54 Portuguese teachers and students journeyed to the Shiqiao community in Yangzhou, where they were captivated by the art of Yangzhou rod puppetry.

In midsummer, the Qilihe Park in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, becomes a breathtaking oasis as water lilies burst into full bloom.

Nestled along the serene banks of the ancient Grand Canal lies Pishi Street, a provincial-level tourist and leisure hub in Yangzhou.

The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosted a reception during which some intricate Yangzhou paper-cutting works curated by the city's craft master Zhang Rong mesmerized attendees.

For a deeper immersion into Yangzhou's storied past, a visit to the city's cultural institutions is highly recommended.