Whispering Jiangnan: Yangzhou in the rain

Shrouded in soft rains, Yangzhou, a city steeped in a millennia-old history, reveals its most gentle and alluring side.

Slender West Lake is enveloped in misty drizzles. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Slender West Lake in rains resembles a breathtaking ink-wash painting, where charming pavilions and terraces are mirrored on the ripples stirred up by the falling raindrops.

Beads cling to the leaves at Geyuan Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Bathed in rains, the bamboo groves in Geyuan Garden radiate an even more vivid green. The rustling of the leaves blends harmoniously with the gentle pitter-patter of the raindrops, creating a natural symphony.

Rain washes an intimate alley of Heyuan Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]

Raindrops dripping from the eaves of Heyuan Garden tinkle melodiously like pearls cascading from a jade plate. The sound reverberates through the covered walkways and winding corridors.