Garden teahouse near the Wenchang Pavilion area known for Huaiyang pastries, thin noodles and dumplings.
Yechun Teahouse is one of Yangzhou's two best-known morning-tea names, and the Yumatou branch is the one set in a garden with covered pavilions, making it the most photogenic of the group. It is rated 4.6 from more than 1,200 reviews on Ctrip. The kitchen follows the classic Huaiyang tea-house menu of small pastries, dumplings and noodles in clear broth. Typical spend is CNY 82 (~$11.5) average per person per person, and the signature order is Huaiyang pastry set (淮扬点心), Crab-roe soup dumplings (蟹黄汤包), Thin noodles with broth (阳春面). The address is 8 Fengle Upper Street (Fengle Shangjie), Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区丰乐上街8号 冶春茶社御马头店). Opening hours: Daily 6:30AM-1:30PM and 4:30PM-8:30PM (per Ctrip listing; confirm before travel). Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay in practice; foreign visitors can link an international card inside either app before the trip. A printed card with the Chinese name lets a taxi or Didi driver find the door, and the same name pastes straight into Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) for a walking route.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 6:30AM-1:30PM and 4:30PM-8:30PM (per Ctrip listing; confirm before travel) |
| Reservations | Walk-in is normal; search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan for current queues, vouchers and table booking |
| Address | 8 Fengle Upper Street (Fengle Shangjie), Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区丰乐上街8号 冶春茶社御马头店) |
Signature dishes
- Huaiyang pastry set (淮扬点心)
- Crab-roe soup dumplings (蟹黄汤包)
- Thin noodles with broth (阳春面)
- Shredded tofu (干丝)
Good to know
- Known for
- Huaiyang pastries in a garden setting
Location
8 Fengle Upper Street (Fengle Shangjie), Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区丰乐上街8号 冶春茶社御马头店)
32.3905, 119.4268 View on map
Highlights
- Garden teahouse near the Wenchang Pavilion area known for Huaiyang pastries, thin noodles and dumplings
- Signature order: Huaiyang pastry set (淮扬点心)
- Located at Yumatou, Wenchang Pavilion commercial area
Tips for visiting
- Weekend queues of 7-9AM are heavy; weekday arrival before 8AM avoids them.
- Telephone 0514-87361018 for the branch.
- Ask for a garden-side table when seats are free.
- Search the Chinese name on Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) to confirm the exact branch before leaving the hotel.
- Order one dish per person plus rice or noodles, and say 少放糖 (shǎo fàng táng) for less sugar if Huaiyang sweetness is too much.
When to visit
Weekdays 7-8AM
Accessibility
The garden has paths and level thresholds in most areas, but peak-hour crowding makes manoeuvring difficult for wheelchair users.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yechun Teahouse Yumatou branch?
It is at 8 Fengle Upper Street, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Yechun Teahouse Yumatou branch cost?
About CNY 82 (~$11.5) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Yechun Teahouse Yumatou branch?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.