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14 Days in Yangzhou

Two weeks at canal-city pace: the lake, both salt-merchant gardens, the canal museum, Shaobo and Gaoyou, two days each in Zhenjiang and Nanjing, with slow mornings between.

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Best time: March-May for blossoms or September-NovemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Yangzhou?

14 days lets you go beyond Yangzhou's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Yangzhou guide

14-day Yangzhou itinerary at a glance

Use our full Yangzhou travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Slender West LakeGe & He gardensGrand Canal Museum at SanwanYucheng post station (Gaoyou)Zhenjiang temples (neighbouring city)Nanjing days (neighbouring city)
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Day 1

Slender West Lake & Daming Temple

Early entry for the Five Pavilion Bridge and White Pagoda; the lake runs about 4 km north to Daming Temple.

  1. yangzhou slender west lake
  2. yangzhou daming temple
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Day 2

Morning Tea, Ge Garden & Dongguan Street

Shredded-dried-tofu soup and crab-roe buns at Yechun; Ge Garden (1818) and the 1,122 m old street.

  1. yangzhou yechun teahouse
  2. yangzhou ge garden
  3. yangzhou dongguan street
  4. yangzhou pishi street
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Day 3

He Garden & the Canal Bend

Some 1,500 m of covered walkways at He Garden (1883), then the canal museum (opened 2021) and Sanwan meadows.

  1. yangzhou he garden
  2. yangzhou grand canal museum
  3. yangzhou sanwan park
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Day 4

Song Walls & Night Cruise

The Song Jiacheng earthen walls in the morning, an after-dinner canal boat in the evening.

  1. yangzhou songjiacheng
  2. yangzhou night canal cruise
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Day 5

Shaobo — a Canal Town North

About 45 minutes northeast; the old canal course and the Qing-cast iron ox at the water.

  1. yangzhou shaobo ancient town
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Day 6

Gaoyou — Post Station & Lake (Yangzhou county)

About 1 h north by road, 20 minutes by train; the Yucheng post station has run since 1375, the lakefront is broad, salted duck eggs for lunch.

  1. yangzhou gaoyou yucheng post
  2. yangzhou gaoyou lake
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Day 7

Slow Old City

Wang's Small Garden, the Ming Wenchang Pavilion (1585), and a mid-week breakfast at Fuchun (1885).

  1. yangzhou wangs xiaoyuan
  2. yangzhou wenchang pavilion
  3. yangzhou fuchun teahouse
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Day 8

Across the River to Zhenjiang (neighbouring city)

About 1 h by bus over the Runyang Bridge — honestly labelled; the water-ringed Jinshan Temple and the stone lanes of Xijin ferry wharf. Night in Zhenjiang.

  1. yangzhou zhenjiang jinshan temple
  2. yangzhou zhenjiang xijin ferry
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Day 9

Beigushan & Return

The ridge temple above the Yangtze — the hill of Xin Qiji's famous ci — then the ride back to Yangzhou.

  1. yangzhou zhenjiang beigushan
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Day 10

Nanjing Day One (neighbouring city)

About 1 h by HSR to Nanjing — honestly labelled; it has its own page on this site. The Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum steps and the Ming Xiaoling spirit way among pines.

  1. yangzhou nanjing zhongshanling
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Day 11

Nanjing Day Two (neighbouring city)

The Confucius Temple quarter by day, Qinhuai lanterns by night, then the late train back to Yangzhou.

  1. yangzhou nanjing fuzimiao
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Day 12

Han Tomb & Tang Earthworks

The Han tomb museum preserves a kings' burial in huangchangticou — stacked cypress timbers — with a quiet lawn to sit on afterwards.

  1. yangzhou han tomb museum
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Day 13

Zhuyu Bay & Canal Walk

The riverside park at Zhuyu Bay, one more morning tea, and a farewell canal cruise under the bridges.

  1. yangzhou zhuyu bay
  2. yangzhou night canal cruise
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Day 14

Last Morning & Departure

A final Dongguan Street loop while the shutters open, one last shredded-tofu soup, then the HSR out.

  1. yangzhou dongguan street

Budget for 14 days in Yangzhou

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Yangzhou?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Yangzhou?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Yangzhou?
Yangzhou's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Yangzhou guide.
Can I use 14 days for both Yangzhou and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 days you can pair Yangzhou with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Yangzhou safe for tourists?
Yes. Yangzhou has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Yangzhou travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.