扬州地处南北走向的大运河与东西走向的长江之交汇点上，自古以来即为江淮名邑。扬州之所以赫赫有名，在于其文化形态之丰富与文化创造之活跃，在于其文化成果之丰硕与文化影响之深远。扬州文化丰富，体现在琳琅满目的工艺珍品、独树一帜的园林胜迹、脍炙人口的美味佳肴、争奇 Yangzhou is located on the north-south Grand Canal and the east-west Yangtze River intersection point, since ancient times is the Jianghuai name. The reason why Yangzhou is famous is that its rich cultural forms and active cultural creation lie in its rich cultural achievements and far-reaching cultural influences. Yangzhou rich culture, reflected in an array of crafts treasures, unique garden trails, popular delicacies, contend