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In celebration of International Museum Day, Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province, recently curated a variety of themed routes that wind through its renowned local museums.
Canal & Craft Legacy
The Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure Hall. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Start at the China Grand Canal Museum to trace the epic journey of the Grand Canal, the most extensive artificial waterway in the world, from its inception to its successful inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014.
Then, head to the Yangzhou Intangible Cultural Heritage Treasure Hall for a glimpse into the long history and rich legacy of woodblock printing, a traditional art from.
Gastronomy & Art Exploration
The Huaiyang Cuisine Museum of China. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Venture into the Huaiyang Cuisine Museum of China, where the enduring culinary secrets of Huaiyang cuisine, one of the Four Great Traditions in Chinese cuisine, are unraveled.
Next, at the Huiyang Cuisine Storytelling Hall, visitors, guided by masterful chefs, will have the chance to cook authentic Yangzhou fried rice.
Finally, proceed to the Yangzhou Museum, a treasure trove housing everything from Neolithic relics to modern masterpieces, each piece serving as a silent witness to the city's storied past.
Ancient Echoes
The Yangzhou Museum of Guangling King's Tomb in the Han Dynasty. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Pay a visit to the Mausoleum Park of Sui Emperor Yang Guang and step back in time to the Sui Dynasty (581-618) by participating in an epitaph rubbing activity.
Then, discover the grandeur and prosperity of Yangzhou during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) at the Ancient Tang City Ruins Museum, which harbors a rich cultural collection from that flourishing era.
Lastly, visit the Yangzhou Museum of Guangling King's Tomb in the Han Dynasty, a mausoleum-style museum displaying the city's historic and cultural landscapes from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220).
