1. Relatively inconvenient transportation: Although Yangzhou is located at the confluence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Yangtze River, railroad transportation is relatively lagging behind, which limits the development of Yangzhou to some extent.
2. Single industry: Yangzhou's industrial development is relatively single, overly dependent on the salt industry and canal boat transportation, which makes Yangzhou face greater pressure in the process of economic transformation.
3. Population and urban-rural differences: Yangzhou's population is relatively small, and the development of urban and rural areas is unbalanced, which to some extent affects the overall economic level of Yangzhou.
4. Natural disasters: Historically, Yangzhou has been affected by flooding from the Yellow River and the Huaihe River on many occasions, which has caused severe damage to the local infrastructure and economic activities.
5. Folkways: Yangzhou's folkways are relatively conservative and not very enterprising, which may have affected the local economic vitality.
6. Decline of the salt industry: Yangzhou's important industry, salt, gradually declined in modern times, which had a great impact on the city's economy.
7. Decline of regional center city status: Yangzhou's historical status as a regional center city is declining, and new centers are emerging, which also affects the city's economic status.
However, it should be noted that these factors are only part of the reason for Yangzhou's relative "poverty". In fact, Yangzhou has a deep historical and cultural heritage and unique natural landscapes, such as the Slender West Lake and the Garden of Individuals, which contribute to the value and charm of the city. At the same time, in recent years, with the improvement of transportation facilities and the government's vigorous promotion, Yangzhou's economy is also gradually developing and expanding.