Lianyungang Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0518 Travel complaint: 0518-85525569 Medical Treatment Lianyungang First People’s Hospital Address: No. 182, Tongguan North Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City Phone: 0518-85605248 Www.lygyy.com.cn Destination overview Destination sketch In the famous Chinese classical novel Journey to […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0518
Travel complaint: 0518-85525569

Medical Treatment

Lianyungang First People’s Hospital
Address: No. 182, Tongguan North Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City
Phone: 0518-85605248
Www.lygyy.com.cn

Destination overview

Destination sketch

In the famous Chinese classical novel Journey to the West (also known as Pilgrim to the West), there is a mountain city named Lianyungang, not far from the sea, embraced by mist and clouds. It is said to be the ‘hometown’ of the Monkey King, the hero of the novel. Known as the ‘City of Fantasy and Romance’, Lianyungang is a pearl in the center of China’s long coastal region.

Located in the northeast part of Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang faces to Korean Peninsula and Japan to the east over the Huanghai Sea (Yellow Sea), neighboring Xuzhou City to the west, and Shandong Province to the north. It has quite an important geographical location because it lies between the mountains and the sea, covering an area of about 7,444 square kilometers (2,874 square miles) on land and 1,795 square kilometers (693 square miles) on sea. Currently, the city governs three districts (Xinpu, Lianyun and Haizhou) and four counties (Ganyu, Donghai, Guanyun and Guannan). The city’s government is located in the Xinpu District, which is also the economic, cultural and tourism center of Lianyungang. The national-level Lianyungang Economic and Technological Development Zone located in the city’s east part is also one of the local highlights from 1980’s. Now, it has absorbed a great number of investors from over 35 countries and regions.

Best Travel season

Owing to its location, Lianyungang has a warm, humid climate that is neither too hot nor too cold at any time throughout the year.

Consumption level

The Consumption level of Lianyungang is not high, and the budget of 200 yuan per person per day is reasonable.

Practical information

Railway station post office
Address: No. 3 Renmin Road, Lianyungang
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Phone: 0518-85635423

West China Road Post Office
Address: No. 68-2, Zhonghua West Road, Lianyungang
Opening hours: 8:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Tel: 0518-82239261

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

Lianyungang Baitabi Airport, LYG
Address: Baitayu Town, Donghai County, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: The airport provides an airport bus from Yuntai Hotel to the Lianyungang Airport via the civil aviation ticket office. The fare is 20 yuan per person.
Tel: 0518-85521666
Www.lygairport.com

Train

Lianyungang East Railway Station
Address: West Wuyang Road, Development Zone, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province
Arrival mode: You can reach by bus B12, B13, 3, etc.
Phone: 0518-85064050

Long-distance bus

Suxin Bus Terminal
Address: No. 26, Weizhou Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 8, 16, 22, 24, etc.
Tel: 0518-85632222

Xinpu Bus Terminal
Address: No. 19, Renmin East Road, Haizhou District, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 21 and 23.
Tel: 0518-85632222

Traffic in the city

Bus

There are many bus routes in Lianyungang and it is convenient to travel. Most of the bus operations in the area are from 5 am to 6 pm in the morning, and some lines are operated until the early hours of the morning.

Taxi

The taxi price in Lianyungang is relatively cheap. The starting price is 5 yuan (including 2 kilometers), then 1.8 yuan / mile, and 1 yuan fuel charge.

Attractions

Hazhou Ancient Town

Located in the north of Jinping Mountain, Haizhou Ancient City has a history of more than 2,000 years and is the predecessor of Lianyungang City.
Address: Southwest of Xinhai District, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: Take the 27 bus to reach
Tickets: 30 yuan

Flowers and Fruits Mountain

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.
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.
Address: Zhongyuntai, Nanyuntai, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus No. 5 and No. 10.
Opening hours: 7:30-17:30
Tickets: 100 yuan
Tel: 0518-85720187
Www.huaguoshan.gov.cn

Dayishan Scenic Area

Dayishan Scenic Area is a national scenic spot. It was born in Archean and consists of 12 mountain peaks with a peak of 226.6 meters above sea level.
Address: Yishan Town, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: Take the 4 bus to reach
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
Tickets: 50 yuan www.dayishan.com.cn

Liandao Island

Natural high-quality baths Lianyungang Liandao Seaside Resort is located on the island of Binhai Bay in the Yellow Sea, facing Lianyungang Port across the sea. The island is 9 kilometers long and has an area of 7.57 square kilometers. The forest coverage rate is 80%. The natural beauty of the island is beautiful.
Address: No. 2, Huandao Road, Liandao, Lianyungang (200 meters from the beach)
Arrival method: The city center Xinpu takes the 33 road car, Xinpu Hualian, the Xugou railway Haishu Road crossing, Haizhou Ximen, etc., there are tourist shuttles in summer and autumn.
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Phone: 0518-82600831
Www.lygld.cn

Liandao Aquarium

As one of the largest tourism projects introduced in the island resort in recent years, Liandao Aquarium is the only aquarium on the coast of Jiangsu Province. It is also the science education base in Jiangsu Province. It is also the largest aquarium in China.
Address: 100 meters to the east of Liandao parking lot in Lianyungang City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus 33, 101, 102, 103, 105, 106.
Opening hours: 8:00-20:00
Tickets: 50 yuan

Lianyungang Museum

The Lianyungang City Museum has collected over 16,000 historically and culturally significant relics and has developed several special exhibitions on history, nature and art, including artifacts from the primitive culture of the Lianyungang region that date from the Paleolithic Era (10,000 to 20,000 years ago) to The Ming and Qing dynasties.
Address: No. 68, Chaoyang East Road, Xinpu District, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: Take bus B12 (city government station), 19 road, 23 road (city government east), 5 road (city government north gate), 116 road (Cangwu Riverside Garden), get off and walk within 200 meters To
Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (spring and winter), 9:00-17:00 (summer and autumn)
Phone: 0518-85681790
Www.lygmuseum.com

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.,, 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.
Address: Yuwan Village, Yuntai Township, Xinpu District, Lianyungang City
Arrival method: Take bus No. 33 to the shopping center and transfer to the fishing bay.
Opening hours: 6:30-18:00
Tickets: 40 yuan
Tel: 0518-85941666
Www.lygyuwan.com

Food

As a coastal city in Jiangsu Province, Lianyungang is famous for its delicate Huaiyang cuisine and the abundant fresh seafood. Huaiyang cuisine is a genre of Chinese traditional cuisine which prefers a light taste, revealing the ingredients’ true flavor, especially that of seafood. Therefore in Lianyungang, the most enjoyable thing to do is to sample authentic famous local dishes in the elegant restaurants along the beach as well as the delicious seafood in the streets of the city.

Haitang Road Food Street—the most popular place for tourists to enjoy local seafood
Located in Xugou of Lianyun District, Haitang Road Food Street is one of the renowned large food streets of Lianyungang City. There are over 70 restaurants serving a variety of seafood dishes with a fresh taste to satisfy your appetite at a favorable price.

Accommodation

Lianyungang has a wealth of accommodation options, and travelers can choose according to their preferences. The price of Lianyungang accommodation is greatly affected by the season. It is best to book Lianyungang in advance during the peak season.

Shopping

Crystal

With the largest reserves of crystal in China, Donghai County, Lianyungang has the reputation of ‘County of Crystal’. Crystal here comes in various colors – yellow, pink, violet and light brown as well as intriguing textures such as water droplets, hairs or plants. Crystal is made into products such as crystal ware, crystal jewelry, crystal sculptures and so on. These pure clear crystal products make a great choice purchase when shopping in Lianyungang.

Picture in Carved Shells (Scrimshaw)

Due to its coastal position, shell is very common in Lianyungang. After polishing and working, the colorful shells with diversified natural shapes and textures become exquisite artistic works. The subject matter is usually based on natural scenes, portraits, animals and plants. With a unique luster and bright, varying color, carved shell pictures of Lianyungang boast high artistic and appreciative value.

Yunwu Tea

Yunwu Tea of Yuntai Mountain is another famous local product of Lianyungang. Owing to its mellow taste, clear color and delicate fragrance, it is claimed to be one of the four famous teas south of the Yangtze River.

The wickerwork of Lianyungang is also well-known. There are many types of wickerwork including fruit baskets, pet baskets, present baskets and so on. Some dried marine products also are a good choice, such as laver (seaweed) and dried shrimps.