A glimpse of Shierwei Historical and Cultural Block

A bird's-eye view of Shierwei Historical and Cultural Block in Yizheng, a county-level city in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Shierwei Historical and Cultural Block in Yizheng, a county-level city in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, was rated as a national 3A scenic attraction in April.

Located in Yizheng's Xincheng town, the historical and cultural block is a great place to experience a rich salt merchant culture.

Fishi soup noodles, a renowned delicacy at Shierwei Historical and Cultural Block in Yizheng, a county-level city in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The block has established a salt transportation culture museum to showcase its salt and food cultures.

The town was a major salt transportation hub in the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Tourists can also savor local snacks such as fish soup noodles and steamed dumplings.

Steamed dumplings, a popular snack at Shierwei Historical and Cultural Block in Yizheng, a county-level city in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]