Lianyungang, Jiangsu | I Thought Weihai Was Beautiful Until I Visited Lianyungang...

🍃Lianyungang is a prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province. It got its name from Lian Island, the Yunhai Mountain behind it, and its port. 🍃It's a city where mountains, sea, port, and urban areas embrace each other. Known as the "First Scenic Spot of the East Sea," it features beautiful landscapes and environment, with Jiangsu's largest coastal wetlands and tidal flats. With the Tongyu Canal running through and thriving ecological fisheries, it has been known as the "Land of Fish and Rice" since ancient times. 🌈Lianyungang is definitely an underrated coastal tourism city. I used to think Jiangsu had no beautiful seas until I visited Lianyungang and discovered how stunning the sea is here! 🚗Transportation: 🚄High-speed Rail: Take high-speed train/regular train to Lianyungang East Station or Lianyungang Station. Then take bus or taxi to your hotel. Lianyungang East Station is closer to the seaside. ✈Air: Fly to Lianyungang Huaguoshan Airport, then take shuttle bus or taxi to your hotel. The airport is quite far from the seaside, so high-speed rail is more convenient. 🚗Driving: Recommended for visitors from nearby areas - the driving experience in Lianyungang is great! 🚶Suggested Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Lianyungang -> Maritime Yuntai Mountain -> Lianyungang Old Street -> Watch sunset at Yangshan Island -> Seafood Food Court Day 2: Watch sunrise at Zaihai Yifang Park -> Lian Island (Dasha Bay & Suma Bay) -> West Breakwater -> Return journey 📷Recommended Spots: 🔺Maritime Yuntai Mountain: Take a sightseeing car up the mountain for endless views of sea and mountains 🔺Lianyungang Old Street: European-style architecture creates a vintage atmosphere. It's also a food street - great for photos and food 🔺Yangshan Island: Mostly rocky shores rather than beaches, better for watching sunrise/sunset than swimming 🔺Zaihai Yifang Park: Seaside park with Instagram-worthy beach views, perfect for beach activities, digging in the sand, walking, and watching sunrise 🔺Dasha Bay: Fine sand and large beach, great for surfing🏄. Also offers speedboat and jet ski experiences 🔺Lian Island: Surrounded by blue sea🌊. You can cycle around the island, and the sea bridge and boardwalk are perfect for photos📷 🔺West Lian Island: A fishing village built on the seaside slope in the northwest corner 🔺Suma Bay: Half mountain, half sea island. On clear days, the water is as blue as sapphire. Features a coastal boardwalk 🏨Accommodation: Recommended areas: near Lianyungang Old Street and Zaihai Yifang Park - close to most attractions and offers many rooms with sea views. ⚠Recommend chain hotels. Local guesthouses not recommended due to varying hygiene standards. ⚠️Tips: 1️⃣Weather is crucial! Check the forecast and choose clear days for the bluest seas! 2️⃣Lian Island scenic area is large. Park at the visitor center where parking is plentiful and 🆓