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In the evening, as the soft glow of dusk gives way to the twinkling lights of the city, Yangzhou transforms into a captivating realm for nighttime cyclists.
Here are several recommended cycling routes to explore at night.
Route 1: Bianyimen Square Wharf → Wuyue Plaza → Beifangsi Bridge → Yanhu village
Yanhu village is bathed in the pink-purple glow of twilight. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
This route is a hidden gem known only to avid local cyclists. With its smooth roads, bright streetlights, and arrow-straight trajectory, it has become the go-to "nighttime expressway" for those exploring the city's northern reaches.
Route 2: Canal culture ecological park in Shaobo Ancient Town → Shaobo Ship Lock → the Grand Canal's west embankment → Gaoyou county
The sunset dyes the water orange. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Riding along this 35-kilometer route feels like being embraced by water on both sides — to the west lies the vast expanse of Shaobo Lake and Gaoyou Lake, while to the east shimmer the waves of the Grand Canal. Setting off at sunset, cyclists will be treated to a romantic snapshot of nature as the orange-red afterglow reflects over the glistening ripples.
Route 3: Yangzhou Museum of Guangling King's Tomb in Han Dynasty → Ancient Tang City Ruins Museum → Guanyin (Avalokitesvara) Mountain → Daming Temple → Shugang Xifeng Ecological Park
The Shugang-Slender West Lake scenic area at sunset. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
This 4.1-km route lies within the Shugang-Slender West Lake scenic area. With each ascent, riders will uncover a mesmerizing nocturnal tableau as Guanyin Mountain's lanterns glow, Daming Temple's dark silhouette looms, and Xifeng Ecological Park's lush foliage is bathed in the moonlight.
