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Slender West Lake
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2010

Slender West Lake

扬州市瘦西湖风景区

Jiangsu, Yangzhou4.7Designated 2010·32.4132°N, 119.4094°E
Ticket Price
Peak CNY 100/Off-peak CNY 60
Duration
3 to 5 hours
Rating
4.7 / 5.0
Designated
2010

About Slender West Lake

Slender West Lake in Yangzhou is a classical Chinese garden lake celebrated for its elegant bridges, pavilions and willow-lined banks. Its graceful layout inspired poets and emperors, and boat rides reveal a landscape designed for quiet contemplation.

Highlights

Five-Pavilion Bridge, White Pagoda, Twenty-Four Bridge, Diaoyutai framing spot and Xiaojinshan Hill; classic lakeside classical gardens with boat cruises.

Suggested Route

Enter at South Gate and exit at North Gate: Long Causeway - Xu Garden - Five-Pavilion Bridge - White Pagoda - Twenty-Four Bridge - North Gate; allow 3-4 hours, 2-hour express option.

Food & Lodging

Try Yangzhou fried rice, lion's head meatballs, dried tofu shreds and salted goose near East Gate Street and Caiyi Street; stay at Hongqiao Fang hotels within walking distance.

Facilities

Restrooms, sightseeing carts (about 20 CNY), rowing and electric boats, visitor center and wheelchair access; shuttle carts connect main points.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

How to Buy Tickets

Passport booking guide for Slender West Lake (Yangzhou) · verified 2026-08-16

⏰ When to book
Book 1 day ahead or on-site.
🛂 Passport requirement
Passport for online booking.
🎟️ Where to book
OFFICIAL
Official (WeChat '瘦西湖')Official booking.
OTA
Trip.comEntry + boat options.

💡 Tip: Combine with nearby Ge Garden and He Garden for a full day.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00. Boat tours operate during daylight hours.

Getting There

No metro (Yangzhou); ~10 km from Yangzhou East HSR Station; ~45 km from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport.

Reservation

Advance online reservation recommended via official WeChat / OTA platforms, especially holidays.

Ticket Price

Peak CNY 100 (≈ $14)/Off-peak CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Jiangsu Province Yangzhou City Hanjiang District Dahong Bridge Road No. 28

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
扬州市瘦西湖风景区

江苏省扬州市邗江区大虹桥路28号

Jiangsu Province Yangzhou City Hanjiang District Dahong Bridge Road No. 28

32.4132, 119.4094

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