With a reputation as the 'City of Fantasy and Romance', the charming beaches and nature-blessed resorts of Lianyungang attract tourists from many other cities.
Flowers and Fruits Mountain (Huangguoshan)
The name of Huaguoshan means a place rich in flowers and fruits. It is a famous scenic spot vividly depicted in the story of Journey to the West, which is usually known as Monkey King to westerners. It is about seven kilometers (about four miles) away from urban Lianyunguang City. Having an altitude of 625 meters (about 0.4 miles), it is the highest mountain of the Yuntai Mountain Range. There are more than 100 scenic spots in the Huaguoshan Scenic Spot, most of which are connected with the story of Monkey King. Visitors will have the feeling of being in Heaven when they travel here. Therefore, visiting the mountain is one of the top things to do in Lianyungang.
About the Book Journey to the West
Usually known to the western readers as Monkey King or the TV Serial Monkey, the book Journey to the West is one of the four most famous literary books in Chinese history. It is based upon a true story about a monk called Xuan Zang set in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), who went on foot to today's India to seek for sutra, the holy book of Buddhism, eventually arriving after years of trials and tribulations. In the story, Monkey King is one of Xuan Zang's four apprentices. He has vast magic powers and is quite wise. With his help, they undergo 81 dangers before finally getting the sutra.
Admission Fee: CNY 100
Bus Route: Take tourism bus line 1, line 2 or B11 to get off at Huaguoshanjingqu Station.
In the tale, Monkey King is born out of rock in Huaguoshan, and later he chooses the Water Curtain Cave as his home. In China, Monkey King is the symbol of wisdom, braveness, and faithfulness.
Scenic Spots on the Mountain
Water Curtain Cave: This is the place where Monkey King lives and plays with the other monkeys in Journey to the West, and it is also the place that most sightseers look forward to visiting. In fact, this cave is a big crack that is covered by a waterfall. On both sides of this waterfall are some inscriptions carved on the stone. Due to the story, this cave possesses something magical and mysterious.
The South Gate of the Heaven: It is said to be the outer door of Lingxiao Palace of the Jade Emperor (Supreme Deity of Taoism) in the Heaven. Each time Monkey King encounters difficulty, he will go through this gate and ask for help from the other gods in the Heaven.
Yunv Peak: This is one of the highlights of the visit. Yunv Peak is the highest point in Jiangsu Province. If lucky enough, visitors can watch sunrise from Yinshu Pavilion. Another scenic spot is the sea of clouds. The clouds roll like the waves in the sea. At this spot, visitors will have the feeling that they have entered Heaven, just like the Monkey King.
Yixiantian: It is a scenic spot made up of giant stones and caves which connect with one another. Yixiantian means that there is only a little distance between two giant stones, which are very high and large. The distance is so slim that only one person can go through at any time.
Asoka Pagoda: Asoka was a ruler of the Mauryan Dynasty in the 3rd Century BC, who waged some of the bloodiest wars in Indian history. He was later overcome by remorse for the death and destruction he had unleashed, and went on to become a religious visionary, spreading the word of Buddha. First built in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), Asoka Pagoda in Haiqing Temple is about 40 meters (about 131 feet) high. It is the highest and oldest pagoda in existence in northern Jiangsu Province. Though having such a long history, it has withstood one magnitude 8.5 earthquake.
Yuwan Scenic Area
East of Huaguoshan, the Yuwan Scenic Area, located 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away from the urban area, reveals amazing scenery such as year-round running water falls, remarkable rocks, and dangerous cliffs. Moreover, the Jinping Mountain Scenic Area three kilometers (1.9 miles) southwest of the downtown area has not only lovely green hills and clear waters but also many renowned cultural relics. The Kongwang Mountain Cliffside Images, the oldest of its kind in China, and the Jiangjunya Petroglyphs, the unique ancient rock paintings found along the Chinese coastline are found here.
Admission Fee: CNY 40
Transportation: 1. Take regular bus from Longhe (Dragon River) Square to Yuwan.
2. Take regulare bus from Xugou International Exhibition Center to Yuwan.
Holiday & Health Resorts
In Lianyungang, the numerous bathing beaches feature clear water and soft, sunny sand and are a highlight of this coastal city. On the largest island of Jiangsu province, the Liandao Island Bathing Beach has the largest natural sand beach in Jiangsu and will satisfy your eagerness for exciting water sports. In addition, Lianyungang has the No.1 Hot Spring in East China in the Hot Spring Tourism Zone. It lies 17 kilometers (10.6 miles) northwest of Donghai County, 'the County of Crystal'. The hot water is full of minerals that can help improve people's health
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