Yelena from Serbia takes us on a treasure hunt in Yangzhou's Daqiao township, a hidden gem of a historic town known for its water-brush-making techniques and floriculture.

The creative initiative "Canal Chic: Reviving China's Heritage" was launched at the China Grand Canal Museum in Yangzhou, calling for entries of creative visual works from around the world.

Quietly sitting north of the Yangtze River, Yangzhou is the starting point of Hangou Canal, also known as the ancient section of the Grand Canal, the first canal in Chinese history.

It was the salt merchants, with their extravagant, exquisite lifestyles, that brought Huaiyang cuisine to a climax in its development.

The "Charm of Jiangsu" cultural tourism promotion conference made its way to Seoul and Fukuoka, unveiling the stunning cultural gems of Yangzhou.