The Great Wall's End: Exploring the Spectacular Sea View

Key Summary: This is not only the starting point of the Great Wall but also a "sea and land symphony" composed of reefs and enemy towers. The essence lies in "observing the waves" and "tracing the source." Please approach with the rigor of a geographer to decode the military-geographical secrets of the dragon drinking the sea between Chenghailou and the Stone City entering the sea. 1. Core Exploration Route (Defined by Spatial Narrative) 1. "Dragon Drinking the Blue Waves" Sea-Land Traverse Flow (Top Recommendation) · Route: Ninghai City → Chenghailou → Jinglutai → Stone City Entering the Sea → Sea God Temple → Marine Erosion Landform Area · Highlights: Follow the Great Wall’s extension axis, from land fortress to sea enemy towers, experiencing the extraordinary "Great Wall connecting sea and mountains" scenery. 2. Must-Visit & Source-Tracing Experiences · 🌊 Must-Do Experience List (Full of Ceremony): 1. Stone City Tide Measurement: Record tide level marks at the end of the Stone City entering the sea and compare with hydrological data from the Ming Dynasty’s "Zhenhai Chronicles." 2. Enemy Tower Listening to Waves: Press your ear against the rocks of Jinglutai to distinguish the three frequency echoes produced by waves hitting the hollow enemy tower. 3. Imperial Inscription Search: Find the Qianlong Emperor’s inscription "Vital Energy in Chaos" on stone at Chenghailou and make a rubbing of the stele’s wave pattern. 4. Sea Temple Wind Prayer: Simulate ancient naval rituals at the Sea God Temple, using a compass to measure the monsoon direction and its relation to sailing routes. 3. Practical Information & Elegant Experiences · Exploration Tips: · Ticket price is 50 RMB; it is recommended to purchase the combined mountain-sea ticket (125 RMB) for better value. · Check the tide table and choose low tide periods to walk and explore hidden marine erosion caves. · Unique Experiences: · Use a microscope in the "Coastal Laboratory" to observe sea sand and identify crystal differences between quartz and feldspar. · Participate in the "Coastal Plastic Cleanup" campaign, collecting marine debris to exchange for exclusive Old Dragon Head badges. · Seasonal Secrets: · On the 18th day of the 8th lunar month, witness the "Dragon Head Tide," where the raging tide collides with the Stone City to create ten-meter-high waves. · At winter solstice sunrise, the sun rises exactly from the sea horizon along the central axis of Chenghailou. 🔺Attention: ✔️ Oyster shells on the reefs are sharp; wear thick, non-slip reef shoes. ✔️ Some areas close during typhoon season; check marine warnings before traveling. ✔️ Protect ancient sea sand; taking sand out of the scenic area is prohibited.