8 things you must know before going to Lianyungang!

①Learn about Lianyungang in 1 minute ▪This northernmost city in Jiangsu may be one of the most niche cities worth exploring in 2024! This place was once the Wuling Utopia described by Tao Yuanming, where the sea water receded and the mountains and sea were connected. Today, with its flowing springs and waterfalls, deep canyons and the legendary Santan Jilang where three dragons play in the water, it is known as the "Zhangjiajie of Jiangsu"! ▪Lianyungang has a history of more than 2,000 years It is not only one of the first coastal open cities in China, but also the eastern bridgehead of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge and a strong fulcrum city at the intersection of the "Belt and Road" Initiative. As one of the birthplaces of Chinese mythology culture, legendary stories such as "Jingwei Filling the Sea", "Nuwa Repairing the Sky", "The Whale Killing Yushan", and "Shun Buried in Cangwu" are all related to Lianyungang. Due to its location on the coast of the Yellow Sea, marine culture is one of the core elements of Lianyungang culture. With unique beach and port resources, the people here have lived with the ocean for generations and have accumulated rich marine culture and traditions! ② How to play in Lianyungang ▪ Lianyungang is divided into the main urban area + 3 counties (Donghai County, Guanyun County, Guannan County) The scenic spots are mainly concentrated in Lianyun District and Haizhou District in the main urban area, plus Donghai Forest Hot Spring in Donghai County The scenic spots in Lianyun District are concentrated: Liandao, Yangshan Island, Yuntai Mountain on the Sea, Old Street, and Zaihaifang The most classic scenic spots in Haizhou District include Yuwan Scenic Area, Huaguoshan Scenic Area, and Taohuajian Scenic Area. ③Highly recommended check-in spots ▪ Lianyungang Yuwan Scenic Area 1. Sanlongtan - Erlongtan - Laolongtan: Natural Oxygen Bar 2. Pearl Waterfall Square: Let’s have a water fight 3. Yuwan Happy City: Magic Clown - Sichuan Opera Face Changing - Intangible Cultural Heritage Acrobatics Show 4. The Small Garden Square, the finale of the intangible cultural heritage iron flower show ▪ Hai Yi Fang Park: The park is free, the beach is fine, the water is clear and the waves are big. You can see a lot of interesting shellfish during low tide and high tide. It is very comfortable to just lie on the beach. ▪ Yuntaishan on the Sea: Drive to the tourist center at the foot of the mountain and take a minibus up the mountain. On the way, you will pass by Faqi Temple, Wudao Temple, Tao Yuanming Society and other attractions. You can get off the bus to visit or continue to the top of the mountain. All the attractions on the top of the mountain are on foot. It takes about 2 to 4 hours to visit all of them. ▪ Lianyungang Old Street: Different from the Republican-era buildings in other parts of Jiangsu, the buildings here are all stone streets and stone houses. The unique geographical features and the marks of the times left by different historical stages give this place a strong cultural atmosphere ▪ Liandao: In addition to surfing the sea, you can directly see the sunrise here ④Food recommendations For a seafood feast in Lianyungang, you must come to Xugou Seafood Food City. There are many restaurants here, all of which are fresh. I recommend Hongming Seafood Restaurant 369, which has fresh ingredients and high cost performance. ⑤Accommodation Linglongju Theme Resort Hotel: Located in the Yuwan Scenic Area, it usually takes a day to visit the Yuwan Scenic Area. Staying in the scenic area is also convenient for viewing the night view. Lianyungang Jinling Shenzhou Hotel: Opposite to Haiyifang Park, it is very convenient to Liandao Island and the old town B&B on Lian Island: If you want to see the sunrise on Lian Island, it is most convenient to stay on the island ⑥ Transportation The entire journey was self-driven, starting from Nanjing, the outbound journey took 3.5 hours and the return journey took 5 hours. Overall, except for the northern Jiangsu section of the highway which is still under expansion and slightly congested, the other road conditions were very good. There were also many rest areas along the way. If you are driving alone, it is best to take a break after 2 hours of self-driving. There are parking lots in various scenic spots in Lianyungang with plenty of spaces. We filled up a little gas at a gas station in Lianyungang before leaving and it was just right for the return trip! ⑦Play time If you want to connect to Donghai County, it will take 4 days. If you only play in Lianhai District and Haizhou District, it will generally take 2-3 days. Don't miss both sunset and sunrise ⑧Visiting Season Generally speaking, summer is the best time to visit Lianyungang. It is fun to play in the water and the sea. You can string together all the classics.