Best places for sports, leisure in Yangzhou

With the spring season arriving, there's no better time to go outside and enjoy the warming weather. Here are some of the best places in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province to partake in sports and leisure activities in the early spring. 

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 local residents can take in the stunning views.

Yunhe Sanwan Scenic Area

Yunhe Sanwan Scenic Area, through which the Grand Canal runs, boasts abundant natural ecological resources and cultural attractions.

The scenic area has three 800-meter lanes and one three-kilometer runway.

Beihu Lake Wetland Park

Beihu Lake Wetland Park, which is home to a variety of animals and plants under State protection, is equipped with dragon boat racing facilities and a footpath.

Baoying Lake National Wetland Park

Baoying Lake National Wetland Park offers 30 sporting activities, including orienteering, field survival, hiking, and rock climbing. It is a popular option for those looking to break a sweat while doing outdoor activities.