Private Transfer to Yangzhou from Nanjing: Self-Guided Day Trip

Eight hours to explore Yangzhou at your own pace with a private driver waiting.

A self-guided day trip from Nanjing to Yangzhou with private round-trip transfer, air-conditioned car and English-speaking driver. You choose which attractions to visit and how long to spend at each one. Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off included. Entrance fees to sites are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Slender West Lake1h 30m
2. Dongguan Street1h

Private Yangzhou city tour from Nanjing

• Meet driver at Nanjing hotel or station
• Travel to Yangzhou by private vehicle
• Walk along Slender West Lake
• Visit Geyuan Garden
• Explore Daming Temple and pagoda
• Shop and stroll on Dongguan Street
• Return to Nanjing hotel or station

The experience

Eight to nine hours gives you time to move through Yangzhou without rushing. Your driver picks you up from your Nanjing hotel or the railway station in the morning and drives you to the city, then waits while you explore on your own schedule. You can follow the suggested itinerary or bring your own list of places to visit. The flexibility is the point. The car stays available for the whole day, so you move between stops without arranging separate transport or worrying about timing.

Most travelers start at Slender West Lake, where a walk along the water passes old gardens, small bridges, ducks and temples shaded by trees. A boat cruise is an option on clear days. Geyuan Garden, built by a wealthy salt merchant in the early 19th century, holds four seasonal rockeries and a large collection of bamboo: moving through them feels like stepping through spring, summer, autumn and winter in sequence. The itinerary also includes time at a monastery complex with a pagoda and Buddhist temple, and ends on Dongguan Street, a historic shopping district with craft shops, restaurants and inns.

The car is air-conditioned and the driver speaks English, but this is not a guided tour: you move at your own pace and decide what matters. If you need to visit local factories for business instead of sightseeing, the same transfer service works for that too. When you're done, the driver takes you back to your Nanjing hotel or station.

What’s included

• Round-trip private air-conditioned car.
• experienced local driver who speaks English.
• pickup and drop-off at your Nanjing hotel or railway station.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

AgesUp to age 80

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?The eight to nine hours is enough to visit four or five major sites without rushing, but the day moves only as fast as you walk. Choose this if you want to set your own pace and decide which attractions matter most, rather than follow a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can I change my mind about which attractions to visit once the day starts?

Yes. You can provide your attraction list when you book or after, and adjust it even after the day begins. The driver will take you wherever you want to go within Yangzhou during the eight to nine hours.

What is Slender West Lake like to walk around?

Slender West Lake is surrounded by old gardens, small bridges, ducks, waterfalls, temples and shaded trees. On clear days you can take a boat cruise on the water. On other days a walk along the shore is the main way to see it.

Is entrance to the attractions included in the price?

No. The transfer, driver and car are included, but you pay separately for entry to Slender West Lake, Geyuan Garden, the monastery and any other sites you visit.

What is Geyuan Garden and why is it worth the time?

Geyuan Garden is one of the four most famous gardens in China, built in the early 19th century by a wealthy salt merchant. It holds beautifully laid-out rockeries, small ponds and a large collection of bamboo trees arranged to represent the four seasons.

Does the driver stay with me while I explore, or wait in the car?

The driver waits with the car while you explore each site on your own. The car remains available for the full day, so you can take as long as you want at each stop and move to the next one whenever you're ready.

What is Dongguan Street?

Dongguan Street is a historic shopping district with a long cultural history. It has craft shops, restaurants and inns where you can browse, eat and experience local commerce and daily life.