Tian Ning Antique Market

Tian Ning Market is one of the best places in Yangzhou to score a rare, unusual gift. Chinese art and antique stores line the courtyard’s outer edge and are open seven days a week. On the weekends the market is often very crowded and busy, as the courtyard generally fills  up with vendors selling anything from old coins and jade bracelets to ear pickers and carved wooden dragons. Don’t forget to bargain hard!

The temple (天宁寺) is the big red structure just north of Yanfu Road (盐阜路) and just west of the Yangzhou Hotel(扬州宾馆). The actual temple itself behind the courtyard is now the Yangzhou museum, another worthwhile visit.

   Let the bargaining begin    

Yanfu Road is also a great street to shop for Chinese collectibles, including Yangzhou’s famous lacquer ware for which there are several shops. There is also an interesting old book store and numerous calligraphy shops as well.

Local bus routes: No. 1, 4, 8, 20.