Yucheng Postal Station, Gaoyou
盂城驿
The largest and best-preserved Ming-dynasty postal station still standing in China. Combine it with the Tang-dynasty pagoda at Zhenguo Temple, the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall, and Gaoyou’s salted duck eggs.
Yucheng Postal Station is on South Gate Street in Gaoyou. Built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it is the largest surviving ancient postal station in China and part of the Grand Canal World Heritage Site. Its halls, storerooms, the Horse God Shrine and the drum tower have been fully restored, and it houses the China Philatelists’ Museum, which presents the history of ancient postal relay culture. Nearby, on an islet in the canal, stands Zhenguo Temple with its Tang-dynasty square pagoda. Other sights include the Wang Zengqi Memorial Hall and the old streets of South Gate Street. Gaoyou’s double-yolk salted duck eggs are a must-buy specialty. Admission prices are subject to change, so check on site. A tour of Gaoyou takes half a day to a full day. Gaoyou is about 45 km from Yangzhou’s urban area and can be reached by intercity bus or by high-speed train to Gaoyou Station.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zhuyuwan Park (Yangzhou Zoo)
- Han Guangling Tomb Museum
- Daming Temple
- Tomb of Emperor Yang of Sui
- Songjiacheng Park
- Tianning & Chongning Temples
- Slender West Lake
- Shi Kefa Memorial Hall