Lianyungang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Lian Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Lianyungang Travel Guide
🌟Lianyungang Travel Guide✨Jiangsu's 'Rio de Janeiro'
🌟Hello, buddies! Today I'm going to share with you a super awesome travel guide! Lianyungang, this beautiful city, with its stunning sea views and unique culture, let's explore it together!
Host recommendation: Lianyungang Old Street - Accommodation near Haiyifang Park, affordable and not far from various attractions, super convenient!
✨Sea Cloud Mountain✨
Known as the 'Rio de Janeiro' of Jiangsu, standing here you can overlook the old city of Lianyungang, the boundless sea, mountain views and the opposite Lian Island, super beautiful! And the sea water is super blue on sunny days, perfect for photos!
✨Lianyungang Old Street✨
There are many European-style buildings and snacks here, very suitable for taking photos. Feel the local customs here, taste the food, it's definitely worth the trip!
✨Lian Island✨
A place surrounded by blue sea, you can rent an electric car and ride along the coastal road, feeling the embrace of the sea breeze, very healing!
✨Sheep Nest Head✨
This is a good place to watch the sunrise, imagine standing on the cliff, watching the red sun slowly rise, the sea is dyed golden, beautiful!
✨West Lian Island✨
This place is very much like the Five Fishing Villages in Italy, very suitable for posting on social media. Here you can stroll through the alleys of the fishing village and experience the life of the locals.
✨Haiyifang Park✨
This is a good place for sea catching, sand digging, and walking. In the evening, you can also watch the sunset here and feel the charm of nature.
Tips: Sunscreen and comfortable shoes are essential! And it's better to play on sunny days! Come to Lianyungang and feel the 'Rio de Janeiro' of Jiangsu!💫
Lianyungang beach day
This is the best island in Jiangsu province for a peace and quiet get away…the weather wasn’t the best maybe go in summer next time #beachlife #beaches
I thought Qingdao was already beautiful, until I went to Lianyungang
I just came back from Lianyungang, and I didn't expect there to be such an underrated and low-key seaside city in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! 🌊
The sea is really blue when the weather is good~ You can watch the sea and sky blend together from the mountains, witness the lighthouse sunrise and the fishing boat sunset at the seaside🌅, and there are super niche islands! 🏝️
This summer, watching the sea doesn't have to mean jostling with crowds anymore~
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🏝 Here comes the two-day and one-night guide to Lianyungang!
👇
🗺 Recommended itinerary:
Take the high-speed train🚄 to Lianyungang Station, then take a taxi or rent a car to drive, there are direct tourist buses to popular attractions
Day 1⃣: Lianyungang Station—Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day 2⃣: Yangwo Head for sunrise—Lian Island—Xilian Island for sunset
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⛰ 'Yuntai Mountain by the Sea'
🉑You can take a sightseeing car up the mountain effortlessly, then stroll along the mountain's scenic trail at your leisure, where you can see the endless sea and mountain views, the scenery is amazing! (Remember to come on a sunny day!)
⛪ 'Old Street of Lianyungang'
There are lots of European-style buildings, with a retro vibe🈵 It's great for taking photos~ Besides, there is also a snack street where you can 🉑eat while you stroll
🌴 'Lian Island'
This island is really niche for me! If it wasn't for this trip to Lianyungang, I wouldn't even know about such a treasure island in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! The main attractions🈶 include Dashawan and Sumawan, where there are beaches for water activities~
The sea cable bridge, coastal road, sunrise lighthouse... really not inferior to other seaside cities!
📸 For those who like to take photos and explore, it's recommended to walk along the seaside plank road from Dashawan to Sumawan, the whole journey is 2.5km, with great scenery~🔆
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I just came back from Lianyungang, and you can ask me anything you don't understand!
I hope this summer, everyone can find the sea they like
The underrated island of Lianyungang in Jiangsu is beautiful with few people!
Experience the reverse travel of going to the beach during the off-season
Jiangsu also has its own Jeju Island, have fun for two days and one night
🌊 The sea at Lianyungang Lian Island is stunning!
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🚄 Transportation:
Get off at Lianyungang Station or Lianyungang East Station by high-speed train, the East Station is closer to the scenic area, it takes about 40min by taxi from Lianyungang Station to Lian Island
Get off at Huaguoshan International Airport by plane, it takes about 1 hour by taxi to Lian Island
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🏠 Accommodation suggestion: Stay near Xugou/Inhaiyifang, close to Xugou Seafood Market for food and to Lian Island
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🎫 Lian Island scenic area ticket, book one day in advance for 27r
🚎 It is recommended to take the scenic area sightseeing bus for 20r, it stops at all the tourist spots in the scenic area, and you can sit for the whole journey
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🌊 Sightseeing bus and core play route
🔁 Tourist Service Center——Dashawan——Peacock Garden——Suma Bay——Tourist Service Center
📍 It is recommended not to take the bus from Dashawan to Peacock Garden, walk forward along the seaside plank road from the pedestrian passage below, it's incredibly beautiful and great for taking photos! It only takes about 20 minutes to walk without counting photo time
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🔭 Several treasure photo spots
1️⃣ Walk for 5 minutes along the road and you will pass a graffiti area on the ground, the corner of this road is really Korean-style! The view is also great, many people just pass by here in a hurry, but it's really worth taking pictures, don't miss it
2️⃣ Suspension bridge, stand in the middle or slightly to the right of the pavilion, it looks good to take pictures of people on the bridge
3️⃣ Red corridor, walking along the corridor, the angles of the high and low parts are very photogenic, the further forward you go, the bluer the water is, a surprise
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⏱️ Best time:
After 2 pm the light is the best, the fog also clears a lot, the sea is very blue, the water near the rocks is more turquoise
🌞 Weather: The weather by the sea in April-May is mostly sunny or cloudy turning clear, the temperature is also just right, remember to bring a coat due to the large temperature difference in the morning and evening, you can wear dresses and light clothes during the day. Remember to apply sunscreen!!! The UV rays are strong
🚶 Crowd: The crowd during the holidays is also acceptable, it is very suitable for weekends or shorter statutory holidays to relax and rest
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Yuntai Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Yuntai Mountain | The first scenic spot in the East China Sea, Yuntai Mountain on the sea!
It is said that this was once a small island in the sea, and as time went by, it became land, creating the first scenic spot in the East China Sea that we see today, which is Yuntai Mountain on the sea in Lianyungang!
Yuntai Mountain on the sea is surrounded by the sea on three sides, with mountains and seas dependent on each other. It is the second highest peak in Jiangsu Province and a landmark scenery of Lianyungang. √How to play in Yuntai Mountain on the sea?
The scenery of Yuntai Mountain goes from the top of the mountain to the bottom. It is recommended to buy a scenic shuttle bus at the bottom of the mountain. You can shuttle back and forth between the bottom and the top of the mountain, get off and get on at any time, and go to the next scenic spot by waiting for the bus at the bus stop after playing in one place, which is very convenient.
√What to play in Yuntai Mountain on the sea?
·Cloud Top: This is the commanding height of Yuntai Mountain. Standing on the viewing platform, you can overlook the blue sea and sky, the giant ship entering the port, and the island standing in the middle of the sea, with a panoramic view of the seaport. In addition to overlooking the seaport scenery from the viewing platform, of course, you can also slow down and take a walk on the wooden plank road built along the mountain, climb the mountain, look at the sea, and enjoy the endless beauty that nature brings to us.
·Wudao Temple: Yuntai Mountain is a mountain where natural scenery and cultural relics coexist. The Wudao Temple on the mountain is the only remaining ancient temple among the 72 temples of Yuntai. It is hidden in a lush bamboo forest, with bamboo covering it, and the environment is quiet, which is a super place for big shots.
·Fa Qi Temple: It was built in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 1900 years. It is one of the early temples in China and has been known as the 'First Jungle of Huaihai' since ancient times.
Ticket: 60 yuan for adults, 90 yuan for tickets + round-trip sightseeing car
Opening hours: Off-season 08:30-16:00, peak season 08:30-17:30
Transportation: You can drive by yourself, or you can take the BRT to Xugou 149 platform in Lianyungang city, change to bus 34/35 at the opposite ordinary bus platform, get off at the terminal Sicheng station, and walk 500 west to reach the main entrance of the scenic spot.
Yuntai Mountain on the sea, mountains and seas will meet each other, and the scenery here is unique.
'Yuyu Cangwu Sea Mountain, Penglai Fangzhang has no gap.' The poem written by Su Shi is about Yuntai Mountain in Lianyungang, Jiangsu. The view from the top of Yuntai Mountain is excellent. You can see the whole Lian Island, the blue sea and sky in the distance, and the giant ship entering the port nearby. The sea-island-mountain-port is integrated, and the scenery is all in sight!
I thought Qingdao was already beautiful, until I went to Lianyungang
I just came back from Lianyungang, and I didn't expect there to be such an underrated and low-key seaside city in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! 🌊
The sea is really blue when the weather is good~ You can watch the sea and sky blend together from the mountains, witness the lighthouse sunrise and the fishing boat sunset at the seaside🌅, and there are super niche islands! 🏝️
This summer, watching the sea doesn't have to mean jostling with crowds anymore~
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🏝 Here comes the two-day and one-night guide to Lianyungang!
👇
🗺 Recommended itinerary:
Take the high-speed train🚄 to Lianyungang Station, then take a taxi or rent a car to drive, there are direct tourist buses to popular attractions
Day 1⃣: Lianyungang Station—Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day 2⃣: Yangwo Head for sunrise—Lian Island—Xilian Island for sunset
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⛰ 'Yuntai Mountain by the Sea'
🉑You can take a sightseeing car up the mountain effortlessly, then stroll along the mountain's scenic trail at your leisure, where you can see the endless sea and mountain views, the scenery is amazing! (Remember to come on a sunny day!)
⛪ 'Old Street of Lianyungang'
There are lots of European-style buildings, with a retro vibe🈵 It's great for taking photos~ Besides, there is also a snack street where you can 🉑eat while you stroll
🌴 'Lian Island'
This island is really niche for me! If it wasn't for this trip to Lianyungang, I wouldn't even know about such a treasure island in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! The main attractions🈶 include Dashawan and Sumawan, where there are beaches for water activities~
The sea cable bridge, coastal road, sunrise lighthouse... really not inferior to other seaside cities!
📸 For those who like to take photos and explore, it's recommended to walk along the seaside plank road from Dashawan to Sumawan, the whole journey is 2.5km, with great scenery~🔆
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I just came back from Lianyungang, and you can ask me anything you don't understand!
I hope this summer, everyone can find the sea they like
I thought Qingdao was already beautiful enough
Until I went to Lianyungang...
The charm of Jiangsu with water - it's even more beautiful with you.
Just came back from Lianyungang,
I didn't expect there to be such an understated and niche seaside city in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! 🌊
When the weather is good, the sea is really blue~
You can watch the sea and sky merge into one from the mountains
See the lighthouse at sunrise and the fishing boats at sunset on the seaside 🌅
There are also super niche islands! 🏝️
This summer, watching the sea doesn't have to be crowded with people anymore~
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🏝 Lianyungang two-day one-night travel guide is here!
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🗺 Recommended itinerary:
You can take a high-speed train 🚄 to Lianyungang Station, then take a taxi or rent a car to drive, popular attractions also have direct tourist buses
Day 1⃣: Lianyungang Station—Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day 2⃣: Watch sunrise at Yangwo Head—Lian Island—Watch sunset at West Lian Island
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⛰ 'Yuntai Mountain by the Sea'
🉑 You can take a sightseeing car up the mountain effortlessly, then stroll along the mountain's scenic trail at leisure, where you can see the endless sea and mountain scenery, the landscape is awesome! (Remember to come on a sunny day!)
⛪ 'Old Street of Lianyungang'
A large area of European-style architecture, the retro atmosphere is full 🈵, very suitable for photography~ In addition, there is also a snack street, 🉑 where you can stroll and eat
🌴 'Lian Island'
This island is really too niche for me! If it wasn't for this trip to Lianyungang, I wouldn't even know about such a treasure island in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! Main attractions 🈶 Dashawan, Sumawan, with beaches for water play~
Sea cable bridge, coastal road, sunrise lighthouse... Really not inferior to other seaside cities!
📸 For those who like to take photos and explore, it is recommended to walk along the seaside plank road from Dashawan to Sumawan, the whole journey is 2.5km, with very nice scenery~🔆
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Lianyungang Travel Guide in Jiangsu
🌈 Lianyungang is really a city that is "very un-Jiangsu-like"
Jiangsu doesn't have many islands, but here, there are groups of islands 🏝️
And there's the largest island in Jiangsu
I always thought Jiangsu had no beautiful seas
Until I went to Lianyungang, I found the sea here so blue
🚙【Transportation】
✅ The high-speed train only goes to Lianyungang Station, not passing through the East Station
🚕 Taxi: The starting fare for taxis is 9 yuan, and it costs about 70💰 to get to Lianyun District from Lianyungang Station
🚌 Rapid Transit BRT: Take the B1K bus from Lianyungang Station to Lianyun District, 2 yuan, and the journey takes one hour
✅ 3-day 2-night itinerary:
Day Haizhou Ancient City—Lianyungang City Museum—Democracy Road Old Street—Longhai Pedestrian Street—Yanhe Lane Historical and Cultural District
Day Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day Yangwo Head for sunrise - Lian Island - Xilian Island for sunset🌇
✅ Recommended check-in spots
Yuntai Mountain by the Sea: The "Rio de Janeiro" version of Jiangsu, where you can take a sightseeing car up the mountain ⛰️ then walk along the wooden plank road to enjoy the sea view overlooking the old town of Lianyungang, as well as the endless sea, mountain scenery, and the opposite Lian Island 🏝️
Old Street of Lianyungang: A large area of European-style buildings, very photogenic 📸 A cluster of European-style buildings, witnessing the growth of Lianyungang, with old buildings and snack streets, 🍜 there are also many interesting museums here
Lian Island: A Qingdao-like feeling, Xilian Island Village is a place to watch the sunset🌇 fishing boats, in the morning you can go to Yangwo Head to watch the sunrise lighthouse💫 During the day, you can go to Dashawan to play in the sand and water, and you can also take photos of the road leading to the seaside. Surrounded by the blue sea, you can rent an electric bike 🛵 and ride along the coastal road
Yangwo Head: At the easternmost point of Lian Island, the best place to watch the sunrise over the sea🌅, hiding the longest sea dam in China, inside Lian Island, vehicles can enter for free before 8:30 am, and after 18:00
Baojia Mountain: At the foot of Yuntai Mountain by the Sea ⛰️, full of fairy vibes, the stone steps of Tangwang Lake are very photogenic
🛎Tips
If you want to see the sea: It is recommended to stay in Lianyun District (seaside homestay or Jiaruibao Square)
If you want to visit the night market: It is recommended to stay close to the city center: stay in Haizhou District (near Yanhe Lane or Suning Plaza)
For seafood, try not to eat on the island, you can choose Xugou Seafood Street
If you have enough time, be sure to visit Huaguoshan and Yubay
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Lianyunganglao Street Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Lianyungang Travel Guide
🌟Lianyungang Travel Guide✨Jiangsu's 'Rio de Janeiro'
🌟Hello, buddies! Today I'm going to share with you a super awesome travel guide! Lianyungang, this beautiful city, with its stunning sea views and unique culture, let's explore it together!
Host recommendation: Lianyungang Old Street - Accommodation near Haiyifang Park, affordable and not far from various attractions, super convenient!
✨Sea Cloud Mountain✨
Known as the 'Rio de Janeiro' of Jiangsu, standing here you can overlook the old city of Lianyungang, the boundless sea, mountain views and the opposite Lian Island, super beautiful! And the sea water is super blue on sunny days, perfect for photos!
✨Lianyungang Old Street✨
There are many European-style buildings and snacks here, very suitable for taking photos. Feel the local customs here, taste the food, it's definitely worth the trip!
✨Lian Island✨
A place surrounded by blue sea, you can rent an electric car and ride along the coastal road, feeling the embrace of the sea breeze, very healing!
✨Sheep Nest Head✨
This is a good place to watch the sunrise, imagine standing on the cliff, watching the red sun slowly rise, the sea is dyed golden, beautiful!
✨West Lian Island✨
This place is very much like the Five Fishing Villages in Italy, very suitable for posting on social media. Here you can stroll through the alleys of the fishing village and experience the life of the locals.
✨Haiyifang Park✨
This is a good place for sea catching, sand digging, and walking. In the evening, you can also watch the sunset here and feel the charm of nature.
Tips: Sunscreen and comfortable shoes are essential! And it's better to play on sunny days! Come to Lianyungang and feel the 'Rio de Janeiro' of Jiangsu!💫
I thought Qingdao was already beautiful, until I went to Lianyungang
I just came back from Lianyungang, and I didn't expect there to be such an underrated and low-key seaside city in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! 🌊
The sea is really blue when the weather is good~ You can watch the sea and sky blend together from the mountains, witness the lighthouse sunrise and the fishing boat sunset at the seaside🌅, and there are super niche islands! 🏝️
This summer, watching the sea doesn't have to mean jostling with crowds anymore~
·
🏝 Here comes the two-day and one-night guide to Lianyungang!
👇
🗺 Recommended itinerary:
Take the high-speed train🚄 to Lianyungang Station, then take a taxi or rent a car to drive, there are direct tourist buses to popular attractions
Day 1⃣: Lianyungang Station—Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day 2⃣: Yangwo Head for sunrise—Lian Island—Xilian Island for sunset
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⛰ 'Yuntai Mountain by the Sea'
🉑You can take a sightseeing car up the mountain effortlessly, then stroll along the mountain's scenic trail at your leisure, where you can see the endless sea and mountain views, the scenery is amazing! (Remember to come on a sunny day!)
⛪ 'Old Street of Lianyungang'
There are lots of European-style buildings, with a retro vibe🈵 It's great for taking photos~ Besides, there is also a snack street where you can 🉑eat while you stroll
🌴 'Lian Island'
This island is really niche for me! If it wasn't for this trip to Lianyungang, I wouldn't even know about such a treasure island in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area! The main attractions🈶 include Dashawan and Sumawan, where there are beaches for water activities~
The sea cable bridge, coastal road, sunrise lighthouse... really not inferior to other seaside cities!
📸 For those who like to take photos and explore, it's recommended to walk along the seaside plank road from Dashawan to Sumawan, the whole journey is 2.5km, with great scenery~🔆
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I just came back from Lianyungang, and you can ask me anything you don't understand!
I hope this summer, everyone can find the sea they like
Lianyungang | I can't believe this is in China
| I can't believe this is in China.🌊 A city of mountains and sea is always full of the unknown and longing
Pray with folded hands in the mountains or pray in the sea
Those difficult times, those inevitable uncertainties of life are all concealed by the mountains and sea
It keeps secrets, and you find the way out
🚗 Three-day and two-night travel itinerary
Day1️⃣: Yuntai Mountain by the sea - Lianyungang Old Street
Day2️⃣: Yangwo Head Sunrise - Liandao - West Liandao
Day3️⃣: Haiyifang Park - Huaguo Mountain
📷 Must-visit attractions
1️⃣ Lianyungang Old Street —— A stretch of European-style buildings, witnessing the growth of Lianyungang, with old buildings and snack streets, there are also many interesting museums here
2️⃣ Yuntai Mountain by the sea —— Reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro, you can take a sightseeing car up the mountain, then walk along the wooden plank road to enjoy the sea view
3️⃣ Liandao —— On a good day, you can see the azure sea, reminiscent of Qingdao, you can watch the sunset fishing boats at West Liandao Village, go to Yangwo Head to watch the sunrise lighthouse in the morning, play in the sand and water at Dashawan during the day, and also take photos of the road leading to the seaside
📢 Travel tips
1️⃣ Liandao is close to Rizhao, so the sea is generally blue, especially during sunrise and sunset, but it can be a bit yellow if the weather is bad
2️⃣ For sunrise, go to Yangwo Head, you can drive there directly in the morning, and watch the sunset at the West Liandao Village pier
3️⃣ If you're with children, head straight to Dashawan or Sumawan, Dashawan is larger and more crowded
4️⃣ If you like photography, definitely walk along the seaside plank road, the total length from Dashawan to Sumawan is 2.5km. You will pass by some small attractions, such as the Peacock Garden, Deng Xiaoping Sculpture Park, and also take photos of the roads leading to the sea
Lianyungang Travel Guide in Jiangsu
🌈 Lianyungang is really a city that is "very un-Jiangsu-like"
Jiangsu doesn't have many islands, but here, there are groups of islands 🏝️
And there's the largest island in Jiangsu
I always thought Jiangsu had no beautiful seas
Until I went to Lianyungang, I found the sea here so blue
🚙【Transportation】
✅ The high-speed train only goes to Lianyungang Station, not passing through the East Station
🚕 Taxi: The starting fare for taxis is 9 yuan, and it costs about 70💰 to get to Lianyun District from Lianyungang Station
🚌 Rapid Transit BRT: Take the B1K bus from Lianyungang Station to Lianyun District, 2 yuan, and the journey takes one hour
✅ 3-day 2-night itinerary:
Day Haizhou Ancient City—Lianyungang City Museum—Democracy Road Old Street—Longhai Pedestrian Street—Yanhe Lane Historical and Cultural District
Day Yuntai Mountain by the Sea—Old Street of Lianyungang
Day Yangwo Head for sunrise - Lian Island - Xilian Island for sunset🌇
✅ Recommended check-in spots
Yuntai Mountain by the Sea: The "Rio de Janeiro" version of Jiangsu, where you can take a sightseeing car up the mountain ⛰️ then walk along the wooden plank road to enjoy the sea view overlooking the old town of Lianyungang, as well as the endless sea, mountain scenery, and the opposite Lian Island 🏝️
Old Street of Lianyungang: A large area of European-style buildings, very photogenic 📸 A cluster of European-style buildings, witnessing the growth of Lianyungang, with old buildings and snack streets, 🍜 there are also many interesting museums here
Lian Island: A Qingdao-like feeling, Xilian Island Village is a place to watch the sunset🌇 fishing boats, in the morning you can go to Yangwo Head to watch the sunrise lighthouse💫 During the day, you can go to Dashawan to play in the sand and water, and you can also take photos of the road leading to the seaside. Surrounded by the blue sea, you can rent an electric bike 🛵 and ride along the coastal road
Yangwo Head: At the easternmost point of Lian Island, the best place to watch the sunrise over the sea🌅, hiding the longest sea dam in China, inside Lian Island, vehicles can enter for free before 8:30 am, and after 18:00
Baojia Mountain: At the foot of Yuntai Mountain by the Sea ⛰️, full of fairy vibes, the stone steps of Tangwang Lake are very photogenic
🛎Tips
If you want to see the sea: It is recommended to stay in Lianyun District (seaside homestay or Jiaruibao Square)
If you want to visit the night market: It is recommended to stay close to the city center: stay in Haizhou District (near Yanhe Lane or Suning Plaza)
For seafood, try not to eat on the island, you can choose Xugou Seafood Street
If you have enough time, be sure to visit Huaguoshan and Yubay
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Mount Huaguo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Mount Huaguo, a land of fortune, and the Water Curtain Cave, a heavenly abode
Mount Huaguo is located in the southern foothills of Yuntai Mountain in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. With its 136 peaks, Mount Huaguo's main peak is the Jade Maiden Peak, which stands at 624.4 meters and is the highest peak in Jiangsu Province. The landscape of Mount Huaguo is composed of red granite, with steep mountains and unique shapes. It is a national 5A tourist area and a national geological park. Legend has it that Wu Cheng'en, a native of Huai'an, traveled north by boat, visited Mount Huaguo after passing through the Guan River estuary, and was inspired to create 'Journey to the West'.
'Journey to the West' begins with the following passage: 'In gratitude to Pangu for creating the world, the Three Sovereigns ruled, and the Five Emperors set the moral order. Between heaven and earth, the world was divided into four great continents: Dongsheng Shenzhou, Xiniu Hezhou, Nanshanbu Zhou, and Beijulu Zhou. In Dongsheng Shenzhou, there is a country called Aolai Country. Near the sea, there is a famous mountain called Mount Huaguo. This mountain is the ancestral vein of the ten continents and the dragon source of the three islands. It was established from the separation of clear and turbid elements, and formed after the division of the primordial chaos. At the very top of this mountain, there is a magical stone. Since the beginning of time, it has absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, and after a long time, it gained a spiritual awareness. Inside, it nurtured an immortal embryo, and one day it split open to produce a stone egg, as large as a round ball. Exposed to the wind, it transformed into a stone monkey.
The chaos stone from which Nüwa mended the sky gave birth to Sun Wukong, who became the king of Mount Huaguo and made brothers with the great demons of the demon realm. The eldest brother, the Bull Demon King, was known as the Great Sage Equaling Heaven; the second brother, the Flood Demon King, was known as the Great Sage of the Sea; the third brother, the Peng Demon King, was known as the Great Sage Who Covers Heaven; the fourth brother, the Lion Camel King, was known as the Great Sage Who Moves Mountains; the fifth brother, the Macaque King, was known as the Great Sage Who Penetrates Winds; and the sixth brother, the Yu Ruyi King, was known as the Great Sage Who Drives Gods.
This divine mountain is not only one of the 'Three Immortal Mountains on the Sea' but also the Daoist practice site of the Three Pure Ones. As the 'tail end of the Yellow and Huai Rivers,' the Yuzhou Islands are located on the north side of the estuary of the Yellow and Huai Rivers and bear the important task of suppressing the floods of the Yellow River, which is of extraordinary significance. Mount Huaguo is famous for being the home of the Great Sage Sun Wukong as described in the classic novel 'Journey to the West' and is well-known for the mythological stories of the Monkey King. Since ancient times, Mount Huaguo has been known as 'the number one scenic spot in the East Sea' and 'one of the four great spiritual mountains within the seas,' combining mountains, sea views, historical sites, and myths.
The mountain gate of Mount Huaguo is guarded by four stone-carved lions, reflecting the characteristics of Mount Huaguo: there are no tigers in the mountains, and the monkeys are kings. The stone monkeys around the square are the welcoming monkeys of Mount Huaguo, originally numbering 108, symbolizing the 36 Heavenly Spirits and 72 Earthly Fiends. The plaque on the back of the mountain gate is inscribed with the four characters 'Dongsheng Shenzhou'.
The South Heaven Gate is located above the Bamboo Joint Ridge and to the east of the Wind Gate, backed by steep ridges, strategically situated, and overlooking the Jade Emperor Pavilion and the Sanyuan Palace from afar. In 'Journey to the West', the South Heaven Gate is the outer gate of the Jade Emperor's Lingxiao Hall. Sun Wukong's entry and exit from the heavenly court and his havoc in the heavenly palace all started from the South Heaven Gate. To the south of the South Heaven Gate, there is also an octagonal green stone platform, said to be the marshal platform of the Pagoda-bearing Heavenly King Li Jing. When the hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals were ordered to descend to the world to capture Sun Wukong, Li Jing arranged his troops and dispatched his generals here.
The Water Curtain Cave, as a famous spot in Yuntai Mountain, was originally famous for being the place where the Three Pure Ones cultivated their Taoist practices, with the Heavenly Official, the Earthly Official, and the Water Official being its original masters. The Water Curtain Cave is a representative attraction of Mount Huaguo. Long before 'Journey to the West' was written, the Water Curtain Cave was already well-known. It has been vividly described in the 'Thirty-Six Scenic Spots of Yuntai' by Gu Qian of the Ming Dynasty, as well as in travel notes and various local gazetteers by Zhang Chaorui and others. 'Journey to the West' describes: 'A white rainbow rises, a thousand feet of thunderous waves fly. The sea breeze blows incessantly, and the river moon shines and lingers. The cold air divides the green cliffs, and the remaining flow nourishes the green ferns. The murmuring waterfall is truly like a hanging curtain.' The inscription in the Water Curtain Cave in 'Journey to the West' reads 'Mount Huaguo, a land of fortune, and the Water Curtain Cave, a heavenly abode,' which has a profound connection with the 'Mount Wanshou, a land of fortune, and the Five Villages Cave, a heavenly abode' of the ancestor of earthly immortals, Zhenyuanzi.
The cultural landscape of Mount Huaguo has a long history and a rich cultural heritage, with ancient buildings, historical sites, stone carvings, and the traces of literati and poets throughout the ages scattered across the mountain. During the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, temples and pagodas were built here, becoming a bustling Buddhist sacred place. As early as the 30th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yijun decreed that the main temple of Mount Huaguo, the Sanyuan Palace, be recognized as a famous mountain monastery. Emperor Kangxi personally inscribed the words 'Commanding the Torrents from Afar' on the main peak of Mount Huaguo, the Jade Maiden Peak, to express his reverence for the divine spirits of Mount Huaguo. Chairman Mao had a deep study of 'Journey to the West' during his lifetime, and the stele now engraved on Mount Huaguo is known as the 'Mao Public Stele'.
Mount Huaguo has distinctive landscape features and a mystical charm. The descriptions in 'Journey to the West' of the Water Curtain Cave and the mythological Nuwa's mending stone left behind, along with various myths and folk tales, integrate the natural and cultural landscapes, complementing each other and forming a unique scenic style.
The rich natural scenery and splendid historical culture, the peculiar landscape features and colorful myths and legends, coupled with the wonderful depiction in the classic novel 'Journey to the West,' endow Mount Huaguo with a magical charm!
The Jade Maiden Peak under the cold snow is too beautiful, you must come and see it
❄ After the snowfall, the Huaguo Mountain is shrouded in rime, creating a dreamlike beauty that feels so unreal~
🌟 Scenic Area Tour: The sightseeing car can only be purchased within the scenic area, ⛰ to go up the mountain it is recommended to drive directly or take the sightseeing car to the terminal station 👧 Jade Maiden Peak. For descending, follow the signposted routes, along the way there are many famous checkpoints from Journey to the West, such as the Water Curtain Cave, Monk Tang Cliff, etc. If you run out of energy, you can take the 🚌 bus down the mountain~
🌟 The temperature at the mountain top is really cold, and the wind is strong, be sure to bring a 👒 hat, 🧤 gloves, and keep warm. For those who are afraid of the cold, prepare plenty of warm patches. The scenery of Journey to the West is absolutely beautiful, remember to bring a camera, 📷 it's great for taking photos~
📝 On Huaguo Mountain, there are monkeys 🐒 everywhere, try to keep a certain distance, do not scare them, some of the monkeys might grab people. Along the way, there are 🏡 courtyards selling monkey food, 10-20 yuan, for the brave ones, you can feed the monkeys, they will crowd around you affectionately❗
The underrated treasure town of Lianyungang on winter weekends
What is winter in Lianyungang like? It's cold, it's warm, it's listening to the wind, it's stepping on the snow... Here is the Huaguo Mountain of the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, many birds choose to overwinter here, Lianyungang has ski resorts, valuable hot spring resources, spending a weekend here is worth the winter!
🗺️ Weekend route sharing
Day1 Huaguo Mountain—Ganyu Second Street
Day2 Qingsongling Forest Park—Donghai Hot Springs—Jiagushan Ski Resort
Huaguo Mountain
"One Journey to the West has not left this mountain half a step, the three monks' eastward transmission is not as the novel says", Huaguo Mountain is well known for the "hometown of Sun Wukong" and the myth of the Monkey King described in the classic literary masterpiece "Journey to the West", enjoying the reputation of "the first scenic spot in the East China Sea" and "one of the four major spiritual mountains in China", here are mountains, sea views, ancient sites, myths. The winter rime spectacle is even more beautiful into a fairy tale.
Ganyu Second Street
Second Street was built in the fifth year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty. It has experienced hundreds of years of wind and rain, accumulated a rich commercial culture, is more than 200 meters long, more than 10 meters wide, paved with stone slabs, running east-west. Most of the buildings on both sides of the street are two-story buildings, brick and wood structure, with residences above and shops below. There are also many street vendors selling snacks, such as Qingkou special snacks soup noodle dumplings, crispy baked buns, hanging stove cakes, soup, thin cold noodles, etc.
Qingsongling Forest Park
Located in Liyao Forest Farm, Donghai County, Lianyungang, the forest coverage rate is over 85%, with many attractions such as Longquan, Diaoyutai. The park is covered with green pines and cypresses, crisscrossed with streams, beautiful environment, rich plant resources and wildlife resources, with rare plant garden, ten thousand mu of honeysuckle base, self-driving tour base three major scenic spots, Longshou Spring, Bamboo Garden, Lover's Valley, grass sliding field, Longquan, Diaoyutai, barbecue table, outdoor expansion training base, etc.
Donghai Hot Springs
After the snow, the Donghai Forest Hot Springs, the poetic and picturesque ice and snow river bank, the hot spring water is fluorosilicate compound thermal mineral water, known as "the first hot spring in East China". The spring water flows all year round, the wellhead water temperature is 82℃, the water quality is transparent and smooth, rich in calcium, sodium, potassium, zinc, fluorine and other more than 30 kinds of minerals and trace elements, can be used for both bath therapy and drinking therapy.
Jiagushan Ski Resort
No skiing, no winter! Jiagushan Ski Resort is located next to the 3A scenic spot Jiagu Holy Land, can accommodate a thousand people skiing at the same time, rich snow play projects: in addition to the basic skiing projects, there are also snow yubo ball, snow turn, snow banana ball, snow excavator, snow tank, snow flying saucer and other play projects.
At the summit of Xueshiu Mountain, the most beautiful Huaguo Mountain!
Once the 'plain face' of Huaguo Mountain in winter is dressed up with the makeup of ice and snow, it surpasses the soft beauty of spring, the colorful summer and the splendid autumn.
Frost spectacle, ice and snow fairy tale. The highest peak in Jiangsu, Sanqianjie, is silver and dreamlike.
Recently, Huaguo Mountain is very popular. Please pay attention to safety when climbing and enjoy the scenery, and keep warm. Don't let the beautiful scenery and winter down, Huaguo Mountain welcomes you!
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Haizhou Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Haizhou Ancient City Day Tour: Explore History and Scenery
🚩 Morning:
🌞 After waking up, head to Haizhou Ancient City to experience the tranquility and beauty of the old city.
🍜 Taste the local specialty breakfast in the ancient city, such as Jianbing Guozi.
🛕 Visit the iconic building of Haizhou Ancient City - Haizhou Drum Tower, and learn about the history of the ancient city📜.
🚩 Morning:
👀 Tour the ancient city walls of Haizhou Ancient City, feeling the weight of history🧱.
🚶 Stroll through the streets and alleys of the ancient city, admiring the old architecture and traditional cultural atmosphere🏠.
🚩 Noon:
🍚 Taste local delicacies in a restaurant within the ancient city, such as Haizhou Roast Chicken.
📸 Visit the Haizhou Museum to understand the historical and cultural development of Haizhou📚.
🚩 Afternoon:
🛶 Take a boat tour of Haizhou's rivers or lakes, enjoying the waterscape🚣.
🌳 Head to a nearby park or natural scenic area, breathe fresh air, and relax🌸.
🚩 Evening:
🌃 Experience the local nightlife at the night market or bars in the ancient city, tasting specialty snacks🍢.
🎉 Participate in cultural activities or watch performances within the ancient city, feeling the lively atmosphere of the old city🎶.
Lianyungang's ancient city offers a sense of historical culture
Lianyungang's ancient city has two sites, one is the ancient Haizhou government office - today's Haizhou ancient city; the other is the Donghai county government office during the Six Dynasties period - today's Nancheng Phoenix ancient city.
Haizhou ancient city no longer exists, only a few historical sites such as the Bell and Drum Tower, Wenmiao Jie Gate, and Shuanglong Well remain, while others like Qucheng Gate, Linhong Gate, and the City God Temple have been rebuilt later.
Haizhou ancient city had many temples and was known as 'the world's number one star-gazing city'.
Nancheng Phoenix ancient city was a military training site during the Six Dynasties, rising due to its strategic importance in coastal defense. Still existing are the Six Dynasties Street, the ancient City God Temple, and on Phoenix Mountain, the imperial Jade Emperor Pavilion was destroyed during the Japanese invasion but has now been rebuilt. Among them, there are many ancient residences and wells worth visiting.
Two-day and one-night niche travel route in Lianyungang, Jiangsu
What are the delicious and fun places to visit in Lianyungang, Jiangsu? Most people think of Huaguo Mountain and the sea when they arrive in Lianyungang!
If you only have two days and one night, and don't want to go to these crowded mainstream scenic spots, you can consider this relatively niche Haizhou route!
When you first arrive in Lianyungang, be sure to go to Haizhou Ancient City first.
The ancient Haizhou city is centered on Zhongda Street (from Drum Tower to Cross Street). Haizhou Ancient City has a history of more than 2000 years! The old city has Quyang Gate, Bell and Drum Tower, Confucian Temple, etc.
Day 1: Qushan Academy: 🎫: 🆓
Jinping Mountain, formerly known as Qushan, is in Haizhou District, Lianyungang, where you can see the beautiful and continuous Jinping Mountain. Qushan Academy is located next to Jinping Mountain.
The scenery is beautiful and the scenery is charming! Qushan Academy, under the unique mountain range and unique texture of Jinping Mountain, shows a unique cultural flavor!
Qushan Academy is a neoclassical building with original stone buildings. There are seal carving, calligraphy, guqin, paper cutting, ceramic printing and other non-heritage venues!
Qushan Academy has Qumei Art Museum, Minglun Hall, Puyu Bookstore, Lingyin Pavilion, etc. There is also a handmade pottery studio. You can team build and experience handmade crafts here.
In the afternoon, you can boil tea around the stove in Qushan Academy 🍵 or taste the mellow coffee in the academy's book bar! Watching the sunset, feel the natural beauty and slow life in Lianyungang!
🍝🍨 Snacks | Leave the academy, the food street | Yanhe Lane
Republic of China style pedestrian street | Democracy Road Pedestrian Street
There are all kinds of delicacies in Yanhe Lane! Big mouth sour and spicy powder, cold skin, red bean or purple potato plum cake, Xianghe tofu roll, etc. are local specialties. There are also roast pig's feet and stinky tofu.
After visiting Yanhe Lane, you can walk to the Republic of China style Democracy Road Pedestrian Street
Accommodation: Democracy Road Pedestrian Street Old City Longxi Inn
Day 2: Kongwang Mountain. Lianyungang City Museum
Kongwang Mountain
Kongwang Mountain is a national 4A scenic spot located on the east road of Haizhou Ancient City in Lianyungang City. Kongwang Mountain was named after Confucius climbed the mountain to watch the sea, hence the name Kongwang Mountain.
Kongwang Mountain attractions include: Chengcha Pavilion, Piaoran Pavilion, Longdong and Longdong Nunnery, etc. Kongwang Mountain has two ancient trees planted in the Song Dynasty about 800 years ago! Inside the temple on the mountain. The ancient tree of Kongwang Mountain is: glutinous rice tea tree! It usually blooms in mid to late April!
There is also a large area of Han Dynasty cliff carvings on the mountain.
Kongwang Mountain is one of the most popular attractions in Lianyungang! The altitude is not high, they are all very leisurely trails. Many local citizens walk around in the early morning, and there are also exercises such as judo to exercise their bodies. It is also a landscape. Feel the ease and comfort of local people's lives here! Lianyungang is really a very suitable place for self-cultivation and recuperation!
If you have plenty of time, you can also go to Lianyungang City Museum. There is a cultural and creative shop in Lianyungang City Museum, with many exquisite cultural and creative products. Especially the Journey to the West series, very exquisite!
Transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Lianyungang Station
Take a taxi from Lianyungang to Old Haizhou. It takes about 15 minutes from the high-speed rail station to Zhongda Street
The earliest city center in Lianyungang has been in existence for more than 2,000 years. Now it is a free reopening
Jiangsu Lianyungang is a coastal city and a historic city with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. In the old city center of Lianyungang Haizhou District, there is still an ancient city, which retains the past and is open to visitors free of charge.
This ancient city is called Haizhou Ancient City. Lianyungang has been called "Haizhou" for a long time in history. After Qin Shihuang unified China, he built Qixian County here. This is the predecessor of Haizhou and used it as the Dongdaemun of Qin State.
It was more than 700 years since I changed my name to Haizhou. The Eastern Wei Dynasty (AD 512) began to be called Haizhou. Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, it has been the political, economic and cultural center of the sea, the shackles, the sampans and the irrigation areas. In ancient times, the economy prospered here and was known as the Huaikou Giant Town and the Donghai County.
The ancient city center of Haizhou has a Drum Tower, which was the west gate of Haizhou City. From the Drum Tower to the east is the traditional old town, which is the county. To the west of the Drum Tower is the new city built during the Tang and Song Dynasties. Today, this large area has been transformed into an antique look.
Since the Qing Dynasty, the ancient city of Haizhou has been destroyed due to earthquakes and wars. In the 7th year of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, the earthquake in Shandong Yucheng, Haizhou City fell by two-thirds. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese invaders carried out a large bombing of the ancient city of Haizhou, and the ancient city became a scorched earth.
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