Yangzhou introduces a new gem to its tourism offerings with the inauguration of the "Baozhang Lake Night Cruise Route" on July 1.

The creative initiative "Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage" was launched at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, calling for entries of creative visual works from around the world.

Quietly sitting north of the Yangtze River, Yangzhou is the starting point of Hangou Canal, also known as the ancient section of the Grand Canal, the first canal in Chinese history.

A sprawling 1.33-hectare sunflower sea bursts into full bloom in Yangzhou.

An unmissable landmark of Yangzhou is the China Grand Canal Museum, which presents a fascinating journey through the Grand Canal's construction and development.