# Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou Memorial Hall (扬州八怪纪念馆)

Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
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## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥24
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—17：00
- **Time needed:** 1–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Slender West Lake (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou Memorial Hall

The English word “ugly” used in the sense of the Chinese term “chou ba guai” (丑八怪, literally “ugly eight eccentrics”) has its roots in the eight Yangzhou painters of the Qing dynasty. Their lasting influence on Chinese culture makes the Eight Eccentrics of Yangzhou Memorial Hall the best classroom for understanding them.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1097. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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