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Yangzhou Green Lake and Slender West Lake Adventure in a Sur

I visited China’s Matcha Lake 🍵 - Yangzhou 扬州 Travel Vlog | Fairytale China 🇨🇳

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I visited China’s Matcha Lake 🍵 - Yangzhou 扬州 Travel Vlog | Fairytale China 🇨🇳
Soph15 min

I visited China’s Matcha Lake 🍵 - Yangzhou. This was filmed by Soph. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Hey besties, this Yangzhou travel vlog spotlights places that feel like secret gardens. The main highlight is Green Lake where you can rent a paddle boat and glide through a sunken cedar forest on vivid green water, creating a peaceful, surreal mood. The video also stops at Dongguan Street for delicious local food in an ancient setting, then strolls through Slender West Lake, a UNESCO garden that looks like a living painting. Finally, Pishi Street offers a laid-back, creative vibe with cafes and bookshops. If you love hidden places, peaceful nature, and surreal landscapes, Yangzhou is a must-visit. Sophie, a UK-born traveler who moved to China in 2021, shares her passion for discovering the country’s culture, landscapes, and food, inviting viewers to join her on more city-by-city explorations.

--- Soph
December 14, 2025, Winter in China

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Soph travels from Yangzhou's city center to Lu Yang Lake for a quiet scenic stop, where boating between trees can be a challenge. The route also includes Dongguan Street, Slender West Lake's bridges and willows, and Pishi Street's historic market atmosphere and modern cafes. The outing features green water, garden scenery, local snacks, and desserts.

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I visited China’s Matcha Lake 🍵 - Yangzhou 扬州 Travel Vlog | Fairytale China 🇨🇳

Lu Yang Lake and a boat among the trees

Soph's Yangzhou outing begins with a rural drive from the city center to Lu Yang Lake, a quiet and scenic stop away from crowds. A boat ride offers a view of the green water, though steering between the trees can be a fun challenge. Taking it slowly gives visitors time to enjoy the unusual surface and the landscape around the lake.

Garden scenery and historic streets

The route continues through Dongguan Street, Slender West Lake, and Pishi Street. Slender West Lake has a curated garden-art feel, with bridges and willows that create the impression of moving through a painting. Pishi Street brings a historic market atmosphere together with modern cafes. Local snacks and desserts offer another way to experience the city along the walk.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: Where does the outing begin?
A: It starts with a rural drive from Yangzhou's city center to Lu Yang Lake, a quiet and scenic stop away from crowds.
Q: What is the boat ride at Lu Yang Lake like?
A: Navigating between trees can be a fun challenge. Going slowly lets visitors enjoy the lake’s green water surface.
Q: Which places are part of the Yangzhou route?
A: The outing includes Lu Yang Lake, Dongguan Street, Slender West Lake, and Pishi Street, with garden scenery, cafes, snacks, and desserts.

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Yangzhou Green Lake and Slender West Lake Adventure in a Sur

Hey besties, this weeks China travel vlog is the perfect adventure. I have to tell you about this place that it feels like no one is talking about, that feels like you’re stepping into a secret garden. 🌿 In this Yangzhou travel vlog, we’ll visit some amazing spots, but the main event is the ...

Sophie’s Yangzhou travel vlog invites you into a quieter, almost magical corner of China that feels off the beaten path. She highlights a sequence of serene spots that fuse nature, history, and creative city vibes. First, Green Lake, where the water is a vivid green and a paddle boat ride offers a glide through a sunken cedar forest, creating a dreamlike, peaceful mood. Then she explores the old Dongguan Street for tasty local bites along an ancient thoroughfare, followed by Slender West Lake, a UNESCO garden that looks like a living painting and invites a contemplative stroll. The day wraps with Pishi Street, Yangzhou’s hipster lane filled with cozy book cafes and a laid-back creative energy. Throughout, Sophie frames Yangzhou as a hidden gem for travelers who crave tranquil nature, surreal landscapes, and a touch of quiet magic. She also shares a bit about her own journey—from the UK to China in 2021—and her mission to showcase the beauty and diversity of China, one city at a time.If

Attractions in this video: Lugyang Lake, Slender West Lake, Dongguan Street, Pishi Street