Located in the middle of Jiangsu province, the north shore of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Yangzhou is one of the most vibrant and forward-looking cities in the economic circle of the Yangtze River delta. It boasts of land coverage of 6,634 square kilometers and a population of 4.6 million, including an urban area of 1,100 square kilometers with a population of 1.31 million. As a hub of culture, arts and commerce, Yangzhou has a rich history of 2,500 years. There were three golden times in the history of Yangzhou. It took shape in the Han Dynasty, thrived in the Tang Dynasty and reached its peak in the Qing Dynasty. Many statesmen, writers and artists chanted the beautiful scenery and fascinating culture of Yangzhou, leaving behind numerous poems and essays, many of which known to every household. As an economically dynamic, ecologically friendly and environmentally beautiful city, the remarkable progress achieved by Yangzhou in sustainable urbanization in the last 30 years earned her the UN Habitat Scroll of Honour Award in 2006. How to Get to Yangzhou From Beijing ◎By Flight (Air China): Beijing – Yangzhou Airport: CA1841 08:40 am -10:30 am Yangzhou Airport— Shangri-La Hotel (by shuttle to city center; or by taxi: 40 minutes, around 150 Yuan) Yangzhou – Beijing Airport: CA1842 11:30 am-1:10 pm 1 ◎By High Speed Train: Beijing South Station – Zhenjiang South Station From 7:00 to 17:32, five trains are available now. Duration: 4 hours 20 minutes Price: First Class: 788.5 Yuan Second Class: 568.5 Yuan Zhenjiang South Station – Yangzhou Shangri-La Hotel (30 minutes by car) From Shanghai ◎By High Speed Train: Shanghai (Hongqiao) Station– Zhenjiang (South) Station Trains are available all day from 5:56 to 20:45. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Price: First Class: 148 Yuan Second Class: 110 Yuan Zhenjiang (South) Station – Yangzhou Shangri-La Hotel (30 minutes by car) From Guangzhou ◎By Flight (China Southern Airlines) Guangzhou-Yangzhou Airport CZ3957 07:15- 09:25 From Nanjing ◎By car: Nanjing Lukou Airport – Yangzhou Shangri-La Hotel Duration: 1 hour 2 3 .