Things to do and see in Daqiao town

Daqiao town, located in the southeast Jiangdu district of Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, covers an area of 16,016 hectares. Its former name is Baisha (white grit), as the town was close to the sea and had a lot of white grit in ancient times.

As one of the six batches of national cultural and historical cities, the town is well preserved and remains bustling, with many shops to browse in and sights to see.

Here is a list of things to do and see in Daqiao town.

Visit Kaiyuan Temple

Kaiyuan Temple, with its former name as Guangling Kaiyuan Temple, was founded in the second year of the Kaiyuan period (713-741) of the Tang Dynasty. The name of the temple was inscribed by Li Yong, a local calligrapher from the Tang Dynasty.

Inside the temple stands a nine-floor tower built in recent years, where you can gaze far into the distance.

Another highlight in the temple is the amazing statuary works. Vivid Buddha statues with various sculptures have attracted a lot of visitors.

Kaiyuan Temple in Daqiao town, Yangzhou [Photo by Chen Jianxin/Yangzhou Tourism Bureau]