Recommended Classic Tourist Routes in Lianyungang
Route 1: Mountain of Flowers and Fruits → Liandao Coastal Bathing Beach
For this route, accommodation near Xugou Coastal Park is recommended. The neighborhood sits close to the sea, so you can catch sea views within a short walk.
Mountain of Flowers and Fruits
Ticket: 100 RMB | Child Ticket: 50 RMB
Blessed with humid climate and fertile soil, the mountain is covered in lush woods, murmuring mountain streams, fragrant fruit blossoms and playful macaques. It boasts fantastic peaks, exotic rock formations and sea of clouds, presenting breathtaking and magical scenery.
Take Bus No.10 to reach the scenic spot. Taxi rides within downtown generally cost no more than 10 RMB, while a taxi trip to the mountain runs around 30 RMB.
Liandao Coastal Bathing Beach
Ticket: 30 RMB
The island features coastal boardwalks, Peacock Garden, Lover’s Cove and other sights. Visitors can pay extra for sea activities including parasailing and motorboat rides. Breathe pure natural sea air, enjoy romantic beach waves, and learn about General Suma’s legendary stories to enrich your knowledge.
Take Bus No.33 to Liandao, Lianyungang’s most charming coastal resort. The ride takes roughly half an hour.
Route 2: Peach Stream Gully → Yuwan Scenic Area
Staying near Xugou Coastal Park is advised for this route, as it offers easy access to numerous surrounding attractions and convenient transportation.
Peach Stream Gully
As the largest gully in the Yuntai Mountain Range, it is dotted with thirty-six scenic spots. Shrouded in mist, the gully features cascading waterfalls, steep stone cliffs and ever-changing views along the trail, lined with dense woods and soft wild grass like a fairyland painting.
The General’s Cliff Petroglyphs, known as the "Eastern Heavenly Manuscript", are historical relics left by the ancient Goumang Tribe. The primitive, mysterious carvings depict suns, constellations, seedlings, human figures and earth gods, forming an invaluable cultural heritage for humanity.
Yuwan Scenic Area
Ticket: 30 RMB
Yuwan is formed by stacked waterfalls, steep precipices and grotesque rocks, boasting stunning natural landscapes. Visiting after rainfall brings unexpectedly spectacular sights.
Take Bus No.103 in Xugou and alight at Hualian Stop. If you need groceries, walk forward for two minutes to Zhenda Supermarket. Cross the road and walk south for five minutes, then take the shuttle bus bound for Yuwan.
Route 3: Mountain of Flowers and Fruits → Yuwan Scenic Area
It is recommended to stay close to Yuwan Scenic Area for this itinerary.
Mountain of Flowers and Fruits
Blessed with humid climate and fertile soil, the mountain is covered in lush woods, murmuring mountain streams, fragrant fruit blossoms and playful macaques. It boasts fantastic peaks, exotic rock formations and sea of clouds, presenting breathtaking and magical scenery.
Take Bus No.10 to reach the scenic spot. Taxi rides within downtown generally cost no more than 10 RMB, while a taxi trip to the mountain runs around 30 RMB.
Yuwan Scenic Area
Ticket: 30 RMB
Yuwan is formed by stacked waterfalls, steep precipices and grotesque rocks, boasting stunning natural landscapes. Visiting after rainfall brings unexpectedly spectacular sights.
Take Bus No.103 in Xugou and alight at Hualian Stop. If you need groceries, walk forward for two minutes to Zhenda Supermarket. Cross the road and walk south for five minutes, then take the shuttle bus bound for Yuwan.
Route 4: Kongwang Mountain → Peach Stream Gully → Haizhou Ancient City
Accommodation near Kongwang Mountain is suggested for this route.
Kongwang Mountain
Ticket: 40 RMB
The mountain gets its name from a legend that Confucius climbed here to overlook the sea. The scenic area holds numerous religious relics and stone inscriptions left by ancient literati, featuring abundant cultural landscapes.
Peach Stream Gully
Ticket: 20 RMB
The deep, secluded valley with intertwined mountain streams forms picturesque views covered in peach blossoms, drawing crowds of tourists, hence the name "Peach Stream Gully".
Take Bus No.5 and get off at Phosphorus Mine Stop, then transfer to Bus No.3 or No.4 to reach the gully.
Haizhou Ancient City
Ticket: Free of charge
Constructed in the 11th year of the Tianjian reign of Emperor Wu of the Liang Dynasty, the ancient city has four city gates: Zhenhai Gate in the east, Tonghuai Gate in the west, Quyang Gate in the south and Linhong Gate in the north.
From Peach Stream Gully, take Bus No.3 or No.4 to Haizhou Wholesale Market Stop, then transfer to Bus No.18 or No.202 to Gulou (Drum Tower) Stop.
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