Zhuyuwan Park (Yangzhou Zoo)
茱萸湾公园
An ecological park and zoo on the Old Grand Canal, named after the Tang poem line “The homeward road from Zhuyuwan is long.” Its peony garden and free-roaming animal areas suit families.
Zhuyuwan lies northeast of Yangzhou in Wantou Town, on the Old Grand Canal. It is famous as the first stop on the canal into Yangzhou during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and for a line of poetry by Liu Changqing. It now combines a scenic park with the Yangzhou Zoo. Attractions include a peony garden (in full bloom in spring), animal exhibits such as Père David's deer and a monkey island, the historic Wantou Town along the canal, and views along the old waterway, making it a good place for children. Check on site for tickets; a visit takes about 2–3 hours. It is about 8 km from Dongguan Street and can be reached by bus or taxi.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tomb of Puhaddin
- Dongguan Street
- Former Residence of Zhu Ziqing
- Wang's Residence
- Ge Garden
- Shi Kefa Memorial Hall
- Han Guangling Tomb Museum
- Tianning & Chongning Temples