Scenic spot introduction:
Shaobo Ancient Town in Yangzhou is famous for Xie An who saved people from floods. It is one of the thousands of historical and cultural towns in the country and has a history of more than 1,600 years. The ancient Grand Canal of the Ming and Qing Dynasties flows through Shaobo, bringing not only prosperity but also priceless cultural wealth to this place. The accumulation of more than 600 years of history has made the ancient town of Shaobo rich in beauty and outstanding people, and also left behind the legendary footprints of literati such as Sun Jue, Su Shi, Su Che, and Huang Tingjian. Nowadays, the ancient town still exists and the historical sites are still there, but more tourists come to experience the history, giving Shaobo new vitality.Attractions distribution:
Shaobo Ancient Town is located in the northeast of Yangzhou, about 30 kilometers away from Yangzhou. There are many ancient houses of high architectural value in the ancient town, as well as more than ten historic sites such as canals, ancient bridges, ancient wharves, Douye Pavilion, Tieniu, Xiegong Temple, Tiaoshi Street, Gantang Tree, and delicious snacks. Lobster is not to be missed.Scenic spot qualifications:
Chinese historical and cultural townScenic spot features:
Leisure, visiting ancient times, history and culture, ancient towns, old streetsAttraction Address
Travel Guide
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Tourist Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Jiangsu Province>Yangzhou City>Jiangdu District>Shaobo Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Take the long-distance bus from Yangzhou Bus Station to Shaobo Bus Terminal.
Self-driving route: Leave Qiyang Expressway at Gaoshuihe Bridge from the Jiangdu/Shaobo/S237 exit and drive along S237.
Scenic area map:
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Attraction Tickets
Ticket prices for Shaobo Ancient Town:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
All day