Yangzhou cultural venues offer extended visits over summer

To satisfy increasing demand during summer vacation, several cultural sites in Yangzhou will extend their opening hours from July 1 to Aug 31.

The statue of Dong Zhongshu, a distinguished philosopher from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), stands tall in front of the Yangzhou Museum. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The Yangzhou Museum will welcome visitors from 9 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5 pm. On July 5, July 20, and Aug 17, when Yangzhou will host the Jiangsu Football City League, the museum will stay open until 8:30 pm, with the final entry at 7:30 pm.

The Eight Yangzhou Eccentrics Memorial brings to life the vibrant gathering of ancient literati, who debated calligraphy and paintings. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The Eight Yangzhou Eccentrics Memorial will operate from 8:30 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 5:30 pm. To accommodate a series of puppet shows, the hall will remain open until 8 pm on July 5, July 19, Aug 2, and Aug 16, with no entrance after 7:30 pm.

The bricks of the Former Residence of Zhu Ziqing appear aged. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

The Former Residence of Zhu Ziqing will be accessible to visitors every Tuesday through Sunday, closing its doors at 6 pm, with final entry at 5:30 pm.