Yangzhou

Yangzhou is a prefecture-level city on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central Jiangsu, covering three urban districts and several county-level administrative units. The city spreads across flatlands and canal networks that connect residential and commercial zones.

The city became an important southern terminal of the canal system during the Sui Dynasty in 589, linking the region to northern capitals. Later centuries saw growth as a trading center that drew merchants and artists.

The name combines two ancient place elements—yang referring to the region south of the Yangtze and zhou historically meaning prefecture or division in administrative terms, reflecting centuries of territorial organization along the river corridor through central Jiangsu.

Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport connects the city to major destinations in China, while high-speed rail services reach Shanghai and Nanjing in under two hours. Roads and canals cross the urban area, making it easy to move between districts.

The city remains a center for Huaiyang cuisine, one of the four major Chinese cooking traditions known for refined knife work and balanced flavors. Many restaurants still demonstrate preparation methods passed down through generations.

Location: Jiangsu

Part of: Jiangsu

Shares border with: Nanjing

Website: http://yangzhou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 32.39117,119.43625

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:39