As winter fades across East Asia, Yangzhou's Slender West Lake emerges as a timeless springtime jewel. This 3.3-kilometer waterway in Jiangsu Province, named for its willow-wisp silhouette, transforms each March into a living painting where peach blossoms mirror pink skies and ancient pavilions frame emerald waters.
First designed during the Qing Dynasty, the UNESCO-listed landscape harmonizes nature and architecture through its 24 scenic zones. Visitors stroll under blossom-laden branches past Moon Pavilion and Five Pavilion Bridge – masterpieces of classical Chinese garden design. Local teahouses along the shore celebrate Yangzhou's 2,500-year history, offering aromatic brews paired with poetic lake views.
