Ancient Canal Leisure Cycling Route

• Length: 8 kilometers
• Difficulty: Suitable for leisure and sightseeing cycling; no difficulty.
• Road Conditions: Asphalt, pebble, and concrete roads, 1–3 meters wide. Many pedestrians in the evening; please ride slowly and keep speed below 15 km/h.
• • Route Highlights: Yangzhou is the only Chinese city that has grown alongside the Ancient Canal—a unique canal city. The canal, Yangzhou’s “mother river,” nurtured the city’s prosperity. It flows through the city, lined with willow trees, historic sites, and scenic views—ideal for cycling.

  Major Attractions Along the Route

  • King’s Temple (Wu King Temple): Built in the Han Dynasty. Unlike most temples facing south, this one faces north. Legend says the Wu King built the Han City and dug the Han Canal to expand north; the temple honors his ambition.
  • Dongguan Ancient Ferry: A key node on the Ancient Canal; an important ferry on the Grand Canal in ancient times.