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China's Yangzhou: A city worth its salt

Classical gardens and architecture built off the salt trade make the Chinese city of Yangzhou a must-visit

A man doing taiji in front of Changsheng Pavilion. Dongguan Street (above) dates back 1,200 years. Yechun Teahouse (left), seen through the arch of a bridge. A father and son enjoy the scene of the Heyuan in Yangzhou with its traditional style of arc — A father and son enjoy the scene of the Heyuan in Yangzhou with its traditional style of architecture.PHOTOS: MARK ANDREWS

A man doing taiji in front of Changsheng Pavilion. Dongguan Street (above) dates back 1,200 years. Yechun Teahouse (left), seen through the arch of a bridge. A father and son enjoy the scene of the Heyuan in Yangzhou with its traditional style of arc — Dongguan Street (above) dates back 1,200 years.PHOTOS: MARK ANDREWS

A man doing taiji in front of Changsheng Pavilion. Dongguan Street (above) dates back 1,200 years. Yechun Teahouse (left), seen through the arch of a bridge. A father and son enjoy the scene of the Heyuan in Yangzhou with its traditional style of arc — Yechun Teahouse (above), seen through the arch of a bridge. PHOTOS: MARK ANDREWS

Mark Andrews

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Jul 22, 2018, 5:00 am SGT

For most Singaporeans, Yangzhou is almost synonymous with fried rice. Even in China, knowledge of the city seldom extends beyond the dish.

This was not always the case.

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