Yangzhou has a history of almost 2,500 years, being founded in the Spring and Autumn Period when it was called Guangling. It was called Hancheng during Warring States Period (403-221 BC) (Perkins). In 590 AD, the city began to be called Yangzhou, which was the traditional name of what was then the entire southeastern part of China. Situated on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the Huaihe River, Yangzhou is located in the middle of Jiangsu province. The place is famous for its natural scenery of lakes and gardens. The famous Grand Canal that stretched more than 1,000 miles linking the southern part with the northern part. The Grand Canal, aside from being known as the longest man-made canal, played a very signifi
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