Lianyungang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Lian Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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!💫
JacksonByrne64
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
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Beeh’s life
Help, there are so many people on Lian Island, why didn't you say it earlier!
Lianyungang, a seaside city that captures the heart, not only has beautiful beaches but also spectacular mountain scenery. If you're short on time but don't want to miss the essence of this city, then take a look at my guide!
🌟 Yuntai Mountain: As the iconic attraction of Lianyungang, the beauty of Yuntai Mountain is unforgettable. We chose to go in the afternoon to avoid the crowds. Although the entrance was a bit congested, we passed through smoothly. Remember to buy tickets and bus tickets a day in advance to save money! Take the scenic area's bus and then transfer to a minibus. Although the ride is a bit long, the scenery along the way is definitely worth it. By exploring on foot, you'll discover many hidden photo spots. Remember to bring motion sickness medicine because the mountain roads are really winding and can make you dizzy!
🏝 Lian Island: On the second day, we chose Lian Island, which is not far from where we stayed. The seaside promenade and the peacock garden here are great places for photos. You can easily reach various attractions by taking a small train or a bus. In the evening, we also stumbled upon a free crystal art exhibition, which was a pleasant surprise!
📸 The beauty of Lianyungang lies not only in its natural scenery but also in those small details. Whether it's the thoughtful service of the staff or the stunning scenery of mountains and sea along the way, it leaves a deep impression. Despite the tight schedule, this day's itinerary allowed us to fully experience the charm of Lianyungang. This city is definitely worth exploring!
💕 If you are also a traveler with limited time, consider following my guide for an efficient and regret-free trip. Lianyungang, looking forward to our next encounter!
ABRAHAM WOLF
I took a trip to Lianyungang, and my friends thought I had gone abroad
Filled with the unknown and mystical, the Lian Islands can only be looked up to
While the sea and the beach can be seen at any time
I had no idea before that Lianyungang had such an island
It's indeed very low-key
And very few people know about it
The 'Lian' in Lianyungang comes from the Lian Islands
This niche 4A tourist spot
Is the largest island in Jiangsu Province
Every time I look at the sea
I always feel that the sea can heal people
Making one forget all troubles
In the midst of the gentle ripples
The scenery captured on a whim
With birds chasing and the dawn reflecting
All become records of life
JANELLE NGUYEN
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Yuntai Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
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!
WayfaringTraveler
I never went to Italy!! Instead, I was in the coastal city of Jiangsu
I always thought that the sea in Jiangsu was the same🫠
Until I went to Lianyungang, my worldview was shattered!!
It turns out that people in Jiangsu can see the azure sea
And it doesn't require the exhausting hassle of taking a boat
Instead, just a 30-minute drive from the city
Can yield endless expanses of blue🏝
🌴: Lianyungang 2 days and 1 night
🔖: Per capita 1000r
🌟: Island natural scenery, sea and cloud mountain views
🚄: Lianyungang Station/Lianyungang East Station
🚘: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving after arriving in Lianyungang
✅Lianyungang 2 days and 1 night itinerary
▪️Day1:
Lianyungang Old Street——Yuntai Mountain Cloud Top at Sea——Fa Qi Temple——Head to Lian Island
▪️Day2:
Sunrise at Yangwo Head of Lian Island——Dasha Bay of Lian Island——Suma Bay of Lian Island——West Lian Island——Sunset on Lian Island
✔️Check-in strategy
🟡Lian Island
Lian Island is close to the Lianyungang city area, with natural landscapes, fishing boats, and fishing villages (West Lian Island) where both sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed, making it super suitable for a comfortable self-drive island.
'Lian Island Scenic Area' is a national 5A scenic spot, with well-developed facilities and interfaces. The first time I saw the color of the sea, I was amazed, it really is blue-green. It is recommended to walk along the coastal boardwalk from Dasha Bay to Peacock Garden, then take a bus to Suma Bay.
Suma Bay is relatively less crowded, the water is clearer, and there are more projects and beach chairs available, and you can also experience yachting, which has a very holiday feel.
🟡Yuntai Mountain at Sea
A place where poets like Li Bai and Su Shi once visited and composed poetry, it was once an island at sea, but now it is a mountain with a view of the sea. Climbing to the Cloud Top of Yuntai Mountain at Sea, you can see the port, Lian Island, the old street, and half of the Lianyungang city area at a glance.
The 'Fa Qi Temple' halfway up the mountain is spectacular, a thousand-year-old ancient temple that was built during the Han Dynasty, and can be accessed directly by elevator, making the visit not tiring.
leona_ortiz_97
Not abroad! It's the seriously underrated small city in Jiangsu!
Jiangsu, there is such a blue sea
I posted it to my friends and they all thought I went abroad
Lianyungang, this little-known city with beautiful scenery
It's simply the ideal destination for a reverse travel during the May Day holiday‼️
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✅ Lian Island
The clear and blue water, golden and soft fine sand, it feels like you're not in China!
Walking along the seaside plank road, there is beautiful scenery all the way, and there's even a sea suspension bridge, which is super photogenic!
🌟 Recommended spots: Dashawan, Peacock Garden, Suma Bay
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✅ West Lian Island
In the northwest corner of Lian Island, there's a small fishing village built on the hillside, which from an aerial view looks just like Italy's Cinque Terre! No, it's even more beautiful!
🌟 This is also a perfect spot to watch the sunset
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✅ Yangwo Head
At four or five in the morning. At the easternmost end of Lian Island, watch the endless sea and have a romantic sunrise encounter with strangers!
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✅ Yuntai Mountain above the Sea
Jiangsu's version of "Rio de Janeiro", you can pray at the Fǎqǐ Temple halfway up the mountain, or take a sightseeing car directly to the top
Now the spring is just right, the mountain flowers are blooming, walking along the mountain road and plank road, you can also overlook the old city of Lianyungang and the stunning sea view
The Fengshu Bay Jungle Park at the foot of the mountain is suitable for children to play, and there's also the Banshan Bookroom where you can drink coffee, read books, daydream, or rest
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👉 Tour route
Day1️⃣ Yuntai Mountain above the Sea - West Lian Island Sunset
Day2️⃣ Yangwo Head Sunrise - Lian Island Scenic Area
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🏠 Accommodation suggestions
① Yuntai Mountain above the Sea - Bajianfang in Sucheng
② Lian Island - Skyline Hotel
③ At Sea - Haizhou Bay voco Hotel
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🚄 The scenic area is quite far from the high-speed rail station, you can choose to rent a car for a self-drive or take a taxi (50 minutes), or take a bus (90 minutes) to get there
calantha_1932
The severely underrated seaside town—Lianyungang
It's not about going abroad, but within Jiangsu Province, there is a seaside town that is severely underrated—Lianyungang!
In the past, I always thought that the sea water along the coast of Jiangsu and Zhejiang was not that blue, but the sea water in Lianyungang left me dumbfounded. It's so pure and blue that it's breathtakingly beautiful.
Hey, everyone, I'm Xiao Xu, just had a two-day swim in Lianyungang, and I'm here to offer you a detailed guide to a two-day and one-night sea-viewing trip in Lianyungang!!!
📍Location: Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province
🚄High-speed train: Lianyungang Station
🚊Train: Lianyungang East Station
🚗Self-driving: Self-driving is a better choice, you can rent a car at the high-speed train station
🚶♂️➡️【Recommended Lianyungang Itinerary】
D1: Lianyungang Old Street → Yuntai Mountain by the Sea → Yunding, Faqi Temple, Tangwang Lake → Xilian Island (watching the sunset)
D2: Yangwo Head (welcoming the sunrise) → Liandao (Dashawan, Sumawan) → Liandao Yacht Club for sea sightseeing → Return trip
📷【Double Attractions In-depth Check-in】
✅Yuntai Mountain by the Sea
Known as the 'Rio de Janeiro of Jiangsu', you can choose to take a sightseeing car or hike up the mountain. From the top, you can overlook the old town of Lianyungang and the vast sea view, with the sea so blue it's intoxicating.
❶Banshan Book Room at the foot of the mountain
Order a cup of milk tea and start your romantic journey
❷Maple Bay Jungle Adventure Park
Experience the thrilling treetop leap and jungle magic net, a paradise for children
❸Faqi Cultural Park
Pray in the temple halfway up the mountain and feel the tranquility of the soul
❹Yunding Scenic Area
Walk on the plank road, overlooking the small mountains, the sea view is beautiful, and the viewing platform is an excellent place for photography!
✅Liandao
Golden beaches, azure seas, walking along the plank road from Dashawan, passing through the sea bridge and seaside plank road, Sumawan's beach makes you feel like you're in Bali.
❶Dashawan
The beach is wide, and there are water activities such as yachting waiting for you to experience
❷Seaside Plank Road
Along the way, you can enjoy natural landscapes such as the Sea Turtle Exploring the Sea, Thousand Layer Rock, and Swallow Nest Rock, with the waves hitting the rocks being a mesmerizing sight
❸Peacock Garden
At 10:00 and 15:00 every day, you can watch the performance of peacocks flying southeast
❹Sumawan
Waves, beach, sunshine, this is your vacation paradise!
🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
①Yuntai Mountain by the Sea - Bajianfang in the Old Town
②Liandao - Skyline Hotel
③Haizhou Bay voco Hotel (near Haiyifang Park)
⚠️Warm Tips:
The weather is crucial to the travel experience, be sure to choose sunny weather to go, the sea will be bluer!
Liandao scenic area is quite large, vehicles need to be parked at the tourist service center, with ample and free parking
First go to the tourist center to buy tickets, then take the small train to Dashawan, and then to Sumawan you can choose to walk the plank road or take the scenic area shuttle
EMERSON WAGNER
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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!💫
JacksonByrne64
Lianyungang: A romantic blend of mountains and sea awaits your discovery
Lianyungang, an underrated travel destination. The picturesque scenery of its mountains and sea is worth savoring in detail.
🍃 2-day, 1-night itinerary:
- DAY1: Arrive at Lianyungang East Station, visit Haiyifang Park, Lianyungang Old Street, Yangshan Island, and Yanhe Alley.
- DAY2: Liandao New Village, Liandao.
👀 Transportation and Accommodation:
- Self-driving is recommended, car rental services are available near the high-speed rail station.
- For accommodation, economical hotels near Xugou Jiabao Rui Square are recommended, close to Huaguoshan and Liandao.
📸 Lianyungang photo check-in spots:
1⃣️ Liandao: Dashawan and Sumawan scenic areas, Peacock Garden, Guanhai Plank Road, etc.
2⃣️ Haiyifang Park: A free seaside park in the city, suitable for catching small crabs and building sandcastles.
3⃣️ Yangshan Island: Sunset beauty on the rocks, Orange Sea.
4⃣️ Lianyungang Old Street: European-style buildings, rich cultural atmosphere.
5⃣️ Liandao New Village: An original ecological fishing village with a lively atmosphere.
🥘 Lianyungang food recommendations:
- Yanhe Alley food street: Small fish pancakes, fried cold noodles, Guanyun bean jelly, etc.
✨ Travel Tips:
- Carry an umbrella, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent.
- When buying seafood, pay attention to the price and variety.
Lianyungang, a place that immerses you in the blue sea and verdant mountains. Pack your bags and let's explore this beautiful seaside city together!🧳🌊
AvaHarrington67
I swear! It's really in Jiangsu!! If you can't make it to Pingtan, come here
Jiangsu Lianyungang is really a treasure island🏝️
Colorful houses, the fishing boats at the port
Here, you have the same blue waters as Qingdao and Pingtan
Lianyungang is not as popular and you don't need to take a boat
No need to worry about not being able to grab a ferry ticket like in Zhejiang Gouqi Island, Dachen Island, Dongji Island
You can directly take the high-speed train, and it's easy to travel around by car~
You can have a comfortable trip with just an average of 300 yuan!!
🚗【Lianyungang Travel Itinerary】
D1 Various places - Lianyungang Old Street - Haiyifang
D2 Lian Island (Dashawan - Sumawan) - Sunset at Xilian Island Seafood Market
D3 Sunrise at Donglian Island Yangwo Head - Yuntai Mountain over the Sea
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❶ If you only have 2 days, you can skip Haiyifang and combine D1 and D3
❷ On sunny days, you can see the blue sea surface, the sea is blue with the light, and not blue against the light
🖼️【Lianyungang Attractions Guide】
1️⃣ Lian Island (Dashawan - Sumawan)
Remember to walk along the trail from Dashawan to the Peacock Garden, the waves hitting the rocks by the sea are really beautiful, and there's also a suspension bridge over the sea, even phone photos look amazing!
2️⃣ Sunset at Xilian Island Seafood Market
Xilian Island is outside the paid scenic area, you can drive there directly, aerial photography of the azure sea and colorful-roofed houses feels like you've arrived at the Amalfi Coast, with fishing boats moored in the distance
3️⃣ Donglian Island Yangwo Head
Standing beside the lighthouse, watching the sun rise from the sea level, the orange slowly spreads across the entire sea surface, you'll have a good mood for the whole day~
4️⃣ Yuntai Mountain over the Sea
When you drive up the mountain road and then walk to the viewing platform, what unfolds before your eyes is a sea of blue and houses with red roofs, even without a drone you can overlook the small mountains, and against the light, there's an endless range of mountains, so beautiful!!
🍲【Lianyungang Cuisine】
Seafood is fresh when bought and processed at the market
Qin's Roujiamo/Su's Electric Kebabs/Huang Laotou Cold Skin Noodles/Hongxia Rice Noodles/Su's Sweet Potato Noodles
🏠【Lianyungang Accommodation】
It's more convenient to stay on Lian Island, close to dining and watching the sunrise and sunset, you can drive into the scenic area before 8 am and after 6 pm~ You can also stay near Yuntai Mountain over the Sea~
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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!
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🗺 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
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Mount Huaguo Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
I have a date with Monkey Brother at 'Mount Huaguo'
👍🏻 Lianyungang Huaguo Mountain AAAAA scenic spot
🅿️ For friends who drive themselves, there is a parking lot about 100m away from the scenic area, parking is very convenient, 15 yuan per car per time.
🎫 Ticket: 85 yuan per person
🏞️ Admission time: 8:00-18:00
🚗 Huaguo Mountain bus ticket: Yunnvfeng (Fairy Maiden Peak) 25 yuan per person; Shuilian Cave (Water Curtain Cave) 20 yuan per person (Yunnvfeng is the summit of Huaguo Mountain, it is recommended to start from the summit and play downwards), the bus ticket from Yunnvfeng to the mid-mountain Shuilian Cave is 15 yuan per person, there is also another way from Yunnvfeng to Shuilian Cave which is the cableway for 45 yuan per person, then from Shuilian Cave to the mountain exit is another bus ticket for 15 yuan per person (of course, some friends with good physical strength may choose to hike up the mountain, which takes about 2.5-3 hours, varying from person to person).
🌸 Special scenery: Yunnvfeng, Shuilian Cave, Sanyuan Palace (there are also many mulberry trees and apricot trees in the park)
About monkeys 🐒:
The monkeys at Huaguo Mountain are wild 🐒. After a round of play, most of the monkeys are on a platform above Shuilian Cave and the platform at the exit of Shuilian Cave. We brought bananas 🍌, and they really liked them. The monkeys are very clever, they actively watch you if they see you carrying a bag or holding one, they even climb on you trying to take something from the bag, haha, it's quite fun.
❗ Warm tips: Do proper sun protection, bring enough water and snacks, mineral water on the mountain costs 5 yuan, other drinks 10 yuan. It's suggested to buy from the vending machines in the scenic area, it's a tiny bit cheaper oh🙄
LORETTA CONNER
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!
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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❗
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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.
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Haizhou Ancient City Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Donghai Famous County
The ancient city of Haizhou: the source and starting point of Lianyungang
The ancient city has a history of more than 2000 years. Since the Qin and Han dynasties, it has always been the political, economic, and cultural center of the Hai, Gan, Shu, and Guan regions, and is known as the 'Great Town of Huai Mouth', 'Famous County of the East Sea', and 'The First City from the East of Huaihai'.
Zhang Lei's poem says: 'Beyond the city, the vast sea flows day and night, and the southern mountains stand directly opposite the city head. The creek rain is enough for the rice to ripen early, and the sea trees sway high with leaves that fall easily in autumn.'
Ara Rolfson
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🎶.
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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.
surelybowler
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
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