In contrast to neighboring Shanghai and Nanjing, Yangzhou City looks like a small town that has recently begun to prosper. Its central commercial street is lined with various restaurants, teahouses, and barber's shops, rather than skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. It is hard to imagine that 300 years ago it was home to large numbers of rich merchants.

Sipping tea at the stem of...[Full]

In contrast to neighboring Shanghai and Nanjing, Yangzhou City looks like a small town that has recently begun to prosper. Its central commercial street is lined with various restaurants, teahouses, and barber's shops, rather than skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. It is hard to imagine that 300 years ago it was home to large numbers of rich merchants.

Sipping tea at the stem of a skiff with the reflection of the moon rippling on the water ahead, one may feel removed from all temporal matters.[Close]

In contrast to neighboring Shanghai and Nanjing, Yangzhou City looks like a small town that has recently begun to prosper. Its central commercial street is lined with various restaurants, teahouses, and barber's shops, rather than skyscrapers and modern shopping malls. It is hard to imagine that 300 years ago it was home to large numbers of rich merchants.

Sipping tea at the stem of...[Full]