A glimpse of Seven Rivers and Eight Islands scenic area

A bird's-eye view of Seven Rivers and Eight Islands scenic area in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Seven Rivers and Eight Islands scenic area in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, has become a popular walking destination.

Dubbed "a fenceless water conservation museum", Seven Rivers and Eight Islands features spectacular water conservation infrastructure such as dams and canals as well as rivers.

Seven Rivers and Eight Islands scenic area under the sunset in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The scenic area abounds with ecological resources and has a high afforestation rate, which provides a great place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

People go canoeing in Seven Rivers and Eight Islands scenic area in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]