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Wenchang Pavilion Evening Illumination

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  • PriceFree to view; interior ticket extra (estimate)

Wenchang Pavilion is the traditional symbol of Yangzhou and sits on a roundabout at the city's crossroads. It is lit after dark and surrounded by shops, tea and coffee stops and the Wenchang Middle Road restaurant belt. It is a convenient short stop after dinner at Shuang Dong or Shiweitian.

Ming-dynasty pavilion on a central roundabout lit after dark and ringed by shops and cafes.

Wenchang Pavilion is the traditional symbol of Yangzhou and sits on a roundabout at the city's crossroads. It is lit after dark and surrounded by shops, tea and coffee stops and the Wenchang Middle Road restaurant belt. It is a convenient short stop after dinner at Shuang Dong or Shiweitian.

Practical information for Wenchang Pavilion Evening Illumination · Last updated September 2026
Price Free to view; interior ticket extra (estimate)
Cover Free
Hours Exterior lit from dusk to about 10PM
Address Wenchang Middle Road, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区文昌中路 文昌阁)

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Location

Wenchang Middle Road, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区文昌中路 文昌阁)

32.3943, 119.4266 View on map

Highlights

  • Symbol of Yangzhou
  • Central after-dinner stop
  • Free to view

Tips for visiting

  • View from the pedestrian side; the roundabout is busy.
  • Combine with dinner on Wenchang Middle Road.
  • Interior visiting hours are daytime only.

When to visit

After dinner

Accessibility

Pavement access is level; interior has steps.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

The exterior is free to view at night.

Can I go inside at night?

Interior visits are daytime only.

How do I get there?

It is in the city centre; walk from most central hotels.