Lianyungang Nanny-Level Guide to Explore Stunning Attractions

🗺️ Lianyungang Two-Day Tour | Huaguo Mountain and Liandao Seaside · Suitable for All Groups Introduction Explore Lianyungang in two days! Take your parents to Huaguo Mountain to relive Journey to the West memories, accompany friends to ride the waves and walk on the sand at Liandao Seaside, and bring children to the Underwater World to discover marine creatures. Between the mountains and the sea, the whole family can find their own happiness~ 🗓️ Itinerary Overview Day 1: Huaguo Mountain → Lianyungang Underwater World → Longhai Pedestrian Street Day 2: Liandao Seaside Bathing Beach → Dashawan → Suma Bay → Xugou Seafood Market 🏞️ Day 1: Tracing the Immortal Mountain · Underwater Exploration 📍 Huaguo Mountain (5A, Ticket 90 RMB) - Highlights: The birthplace of Journey to the West, featuring classic spots like Jade Maiden Peak, Water Curtain Cave, and Strange Rock Garden. From the summit, you can overlook the Yellow Sea. Elderly can reminisce about childhood Journey to the West stories, and children will be fascinated by the Sun Wukong elements. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 7:30-17:00, recommended to arrive by 8:00 (to avoid crowds) - 💰 Discounts: Half price for seniors aged 60-69, free for 70 and above; free for children under 1.4 meters - 📸 Photo Spots: Entrance of Water Curtain Cave (take photos with people peeking from behind the "waterfall," very Journey to the West atmosphere); in front of the "Jiangsu’s Highest Peak" stone tablet at Jade Maiden Peak - 💡 Tips: The scenic area is large; seniors can take the sightseeing bus (25 RMB/person); the ground near Water Curtain Cave is slippery, watch children carefully - 🍖 Recommended Dining: At the foot of the mountain, "Dasheng Mountain Villa" is a must-visit. Try Huaguo Mountain-style goose and stir-fried mountain chicken. There are non-spicy pumpkin cakes suitable for children. Average cost 50 RMB per person 📍 Lianyungang Underwater World (Ticket 80 RMB) - Highlights: See over 300 marine species including sharks, sea turtles, and jellyfish. There are mermaid shows (10:30/15:30) and feeding shows. Children can get close to marine creatures. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 - 📸 Photo Spots: Underwater tunnel (take photos of fish swimming overhead); Jellyfish Palace (shoot dreamy silhouettes under the lights) - 💡 Tips: Arrive 10 minutes early to get front-row seats for the show so children can see better 📍 Longhai Pedestrian Street (Free) - Highlights: A century-old commercial street with Republic of China-era architecture and specialty shops. The lights at night are dazzling, perfect for a post-dinner stroll. - 🕙 Recommended after 20:00 (best night view) - 🍖 Recommended Snack: "Wawayu Snacks" in the middle of the street, try cold noodles and tofu rolls. Average cost 20 RMB per person - 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Hotels in Haizhou District, such as Lianyungang Suning Sofitel Hotel, close to shopping areas, with family rooms, 400-600 RMB/night 🌊 Day 2: Chasing Waves by the Seaside · Seafood Feast 📍 Liandao Seaside Bathing Beach (Dashawan + Suma Bay combined ticket 50 RMB) - Highlights: The largest natural seaside bathing beach in Jiangsu Province. Dashawan has fine sand perfect for playing, and Suma Bay has many reefs ideal for tide pooling. The whole family can swim and play in the waves. - 🕙 Opening Hours: 8:00-19:00 (summer), recommended to go in the morning (warmer seawater) - 💰 Discounts: Same as Huaguo Mountain - 📸 Photo Spots: Dashawan Beach (take family photos with blue sea and sky background); Suma Bay boardwalk (capture waves crashing on reefs) - 💡 Tips: Bring swimsuits and beach toys; rent a sun umbrella for 50 RMB/day, seniors can rest under the umbrella 📍 Xugou Seafood Market (Free) - Highlights: The largest local seafood market with fresh and affordable shrimp, crab, and shellfish. You can buy and have it cooked on the spot. Average cost 60 RMB per person to eat your fill. - 🕙 Best Time: 4-6 PM (when fishing boats just dock) - 🍖 Recommended Cooking: "Old Captain Seafood Restaurant" next to the market, cooking fee 10-20 RMB per dish - 💡 Tips: Watch the scale carefully when buying seafood to avoid being switched; if with children, ask the vendor to pick some live shellfish for observation ✨ Lianyungang Survival Guide 1️⃣ Transportation: Taxi starting fare in the city is 7 RMB; taxi from Huaguo Mountain to Liandao about 30 RMB (30 minutes); sightseeing bus inside Liandao (20 RMB/person, round trip Dashawan-Suma Bay). 2️⃣ Clothing: Summer wear short sleeves + beach shorts, bring sun protection clothing and sunglasses; spring and autumn wear long sleeves + jacket (windy by the sea); winter wear down jackets (cold and damp by the sea). 3️⃣ Taboos: Do not feed monkeys at Huaguo Mountain (they will snatch things); do not swim outside designated swimming areas at the beach; do not overeat seafood, bring medicine if you have a weak stomach. 4️⃣ Accommodation: Stay in Haizhou District when visiting Huaguo Mountain (convenient); stay in Liandao homestays when visiting the seaside (sea view from the window, 200-400 RMB/night). 🛍️ Must-Buy Souvenirs ① Dried Oriental Prawns (50 RMB/jin, firm meat, great for soup and stir-fry) ② Huaguo Mountain Hawthorn Cake (15 RMB/bag, sweet and sour, kids love it) ③ Crystal Jewelry (Lianyungang specialty, small pendants 30-50 RMB each, very attractive) Closing Interaction Lianyungang’s immortal mountains and blue seas hold so many surprises. If you come here, are you planning to take your parents to find the "Great Sage" at Huaguo Mountain, or build sandcastles with your children by the sea?