Jiangdu is a district to the east of Yangzhou where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze's lower reaches. The Jiangdu Water Control Project is one of China's major hydraulic schemes, with pumping stations and a small exhibition centre that explain the South-to-North Water Diversion route.
Jiangdu is a district to the east of Yangzhou where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze's lower reaches. The Jiangdu Water Control Project is one of China's major hydraulic schemes, with pumping stations and a small exhibition centre that explain the South-to-North Water Diversion route.
The Yangtze bank offers river views and fresh fish restaurants.
| Distance | About 20 km east |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 40-60 minutes by bus or Didi |
| Getting there | Bus from Yangzhou to Jiangdu then Didi (about 40-60 minutes in total, CNY 10-30, approx USD 1.50-4), or Didi directly (CNY 60-90 / ~$8-13). |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Jiangdu Water Control Project, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou (扬州市江都区江都水利枢纽) |
How to get there
- Bus Yangzhou to Jiangdu: about 40 minutes, CNY 5-10 (~$1-1.50)
- Didi: about CNY 60-90 (~$8-13)
Suggested itinerary
- 09:00 Bus to Jiangdu
- 10:00 Water Control Project
- 12:00 River fish lunch
- 14:00 Yangtze bank walk
- 16:00 Return
Location
Jiangdu Water Control Project, Jiangdu District, Yangzhou (扬州市江都区江都水利枢纽)
32.4300, 119.6000 View on map
Highlights
- South-to-North Water pumping
- Yangtze bank
- River fish lunch
Tips for visiting
- Check exhibition opening hours
- Bring ID
- Pair with a river meal
When to visit
Spring and autumn
Accessibility
Level paths.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a tourist site?
It is more an engineering site with an exhibition.