Yangzhou

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Prefecture-level city in Jiangsu, People's Republic of China

Yangzhou is a prefecture-level city in central Jiangsu Province, East China. Sitting on the north bank of the Yangtze, it borders the provincial capital Nanjing to the southwest, Huai'an to the north, Yancheng to the northeast, Taizhou to the east, and Zhenjiang across the river to the south. Its population was 4,559,797 at the 2020 census and its urban area is home to 2,635,435 inhabitants, including three urban districts, currently in the agglomeration.

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Population
4,559,797
Coordinates
32.397, 119.436
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai

Overview of Yangzhou

Set in China, Yangzhou is a large metropolitan hub. About 4,559,797 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: culture, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.

Things to do in Yangzhou

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Culture in Yangzhou

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Under culture, Yangzhou is tagged with Docks, Mosques and Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Yangzhou.

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Adventure in Yangzhou

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Looking for adventure? Yangzhou has Abseiling and Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Yangzhou.

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Nature in Yangzhou

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The nature shortlist for Yangzhou: Caves and Gardens. All of it is drawn from Yangzhou's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

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Nightlife in Yangzhou

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Nightlife in Yangzhou covers Music. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Yangzhou.

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Sports in Yangzhou

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Yangzhou records Slopes under sports. All of it is drawn from Yangzhou's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

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Best time to visit Yangzhou

June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.

Getting there & around

Long-distance travel plus local networks make Yangzhou straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.

Similar destinations

Places near Yangzhou that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Yangzhou known for?
Yangzhou, in China, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 4,559,797 residents.
What can you do in Yangzhou?
Recorded activities in Yangzhou include Docks, Mosques, Museums, Abseiling and Boat Rides. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Yangzhou?
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Where is Yangzhou located?
Yangzhou is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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