Take a cultural tour in Yangzhou

A bird's-eye view of the ancient Grand Canal in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Here is a travel route featuring several places depicted in poems by famous poet Li Bai (701-762) in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.

The route consists of four places: the ancient Grand Canal, Guzhou Ancient Ferry, Daming Temple and Qinglian alley.

Grand Canal

Taking a night boat on the ancient canal is a popular way to admire the stunning night views and experience canal culture.

A bird's-eye view of Guazhou Ancient Ferry in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Guazhou Ancient Ferry

Located adjacent to Guazhou Ancient Ferry, Guazhou Gudu Park and Guazhou Pump Station are popular destinations to experience canal culture and admire the spectacular water conservancy landscape.

Daming Temple

Daming Temple, built in the Southern Dynasty (420-589), is where the Buddhist monk Jianzhen (688-763) served as the abbot during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Famous poets including Li Bai, Gao Shi (704-765), and Bai Juyi (772-846) are known to have visited the temple.

Qiling Tower at Daming Temple in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]