Things to do in Gaoyou

Visit Gaoyou Mengcheng Post Station, an important remnant of the Grand Canal, a World Cultural Heritage site. This 600-year-old post station retains its original layout, with its Drum Tower and Imperial Hall exuding ancient charm. Here, you can learn about the ancient postal system and imagine the messengers traveling along the canal in bygone days. The ancient post station is quiet and serene. After exploring the station, stroll along South Gate Street to find Huaiyang snacks and experience the unique charm of the ancient city's postal culture.

For avid readers, a visit to Gaoyou wouldn't be complete without seeing the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall. Tucked away in an alley, it's surrounded by local delicacies reminiscent of Wang Zengqi's descriptions of his hometown. The memorial hall itself is small, with three floors, and has a charming, quaint feel. Inside, it introduces Wang Zengqi's life story, and his works are available for purchase in the souvenir shop.

The park is clean and beautiful. The presence of Qin Guan imbues even the most ordinary pavilions with a sense of history. The fact that Su Shi visited adds a special attraction for me. Every scene tells a story of the Song Dynasty, and those beautiful poems dance in the river of history—clearly, their lives are being silently passed down. The Qin Guan Memorial Hall, Wenyou Terrace, and other attractions are all worth a visit.

Absolutely breathtakingly beautiful! This thousand-year-old temple on a river island! ⛩️ Zhenguo Temple was definitely the most unique discovery of my trip to Gaoyou! 📍 Located on a river island in the middle of the Grand Canal 🌊 It's the only "river island temple" on the entire ancient canal 🏯 It boasts the stunning title of "Canal Buddhist City"~ The most stunning feature is the Zhenguo Pagoda within the temple 🏮 Originally built during the reign of Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty 📏 Standing a full 35.36 meters tall 🍃 It retains a unique "Tang-Ming style" architectural aesthetic. Every brick and tile is steeped in history~ Visit when the weather is perfect ☀️ The golden sculptures shimmer in the sunlight 🌳 Against the backdrop of blue sky and green trees, it's absolutely gorgeous!

The rapeseed flowers stretching to the horizon are incredibly beautiful—a world of flowers, a sea of ​​blossoms—definitely worth a visit. The staff there are also extremely friendly. It happened to be drizzling and quite chilly the day I went, and the boatman kindly offered me hot water.

我是春天去的，正好赶上油菜花盛开，2000多亩的油菜花海，和高邮湖相互映衬，那景色，漂亮得没法说！我先是坐着小火车穿梭在花海间，然后又坐乌篷船，体验了一把“船在水中行、人在花中游”。除了看花，这里还有露营基地、天然马场，能尽情撒欢。

Luyang Lake Wetland Park is one of my favorite parks because it is very quiet. The green trees and calm water make you feel relaxed and happy. You feel like you are all alone in the world, and all your worries disappear. So it is a great place to relax and unwind!

Gaoyou Lake is quite depressing in winter (*๓´╰╯`๓)♡, it seems that there are not many people, and the lake is very calm (*๓´╰╯`๓)♡, it is very beautiful and highly recommended

The scenery in riverside parks across the country is pretty much the same, as that's the feeling after a short stroll around the entrance. It's only near the Twenty-Four Bridges that the core scenery of Slender West Lake truly comes into view (unfortunately, the weather was overcast and rainy). If you're short on time, I recommend entering from the South Gate, strolling to the Twenty-Four Bridges, taking a boat back to the South Gate (1 hour 30 minutes stroll, 10 minutes boat ride back to the entrance) (except for those planning to exit from the North Gate). It's effortless to walk with kids! 👍 I won't go into the scenery photos, but the ducks and geese in the lake are quite content. 👀

The character "Ge" in Ge Garden is shaped like a bamboo leaf, revealing the Huang family's deep love for bamboo. No wonder there's a bamboo grove to the north of the residence, filled with various types of bamboo. Besides the seasonal landscape created with Taihu stones around Yiyu Pavilion, the family traditions revealed in the living room, study, and bedroom are also quite interesting. A grand mansion, if not carefully maintained, or if faced with unforeseen circumstances, will eventually have to be sold, leaving no place to anchor one's homesickness.