Go on a tour of Guazhou town

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

Guazhou town in Hanjiang district in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, has become a popular destination among Jiangsu residents looking to go on a nearby outing on weekends. 

Here is a recommended route that consists of four famous scenic attractions – the Yilou section of the Grand Canal, Guazhou village, Guzhou Gudu Park, and the Zhang Ruoxu Memorial House.

Yilou section of the Grand Canal

The 12.5-kilometer Yilou section of the Grand Canal, which was dug in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), is a cultural relic under national-level protection.

Guazhou village

Guazhou village, which is best known for its hand-painted wall murals, is a serene place to admire a variety of spring flowers.

Guazhou Gudu Park

Guazhou Gudu Park, a national water conservancy scenic spot, boasts various stone carvings.

Zhang Ruoxu Memorial House

The 2,000-square-meter Zhang Ruoxu Memorial House, which features ancient Chinese literary works, modern music works, and the city's intangible cultural heritage works, showcases the town's long history and rich culture.

Visitors can take the No 2 bus from the Slender West Lake Scenic Area to the town.

A bird's eye view of Guazhou Gudu Park in Hanjiang district in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

A stone carving in Guazhou Gudu Park in Hanjiang district in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]