Come east to Lianyungang! When you come to Lianyungang, Huaguoshan, Liandao and Yuwan are must-visit places!
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Liandao Seaside Tourist Resort is an important part of the Yuntai Mountain Seaside Scenic Area, a national scenic spot. Here is the best natural high-quality beach in Jiangsu - Dashawan Bathing Beach; the Suma Bay Ecological Park, a seaside resort that combines green mountains, blue sea, golden beach, lush forests and strange rocks; enjoy lying in bed listening to the waves and opening the window to look at the sea. A fun trip to the fishing village; the giant sea-blocking dyke that ranks first in China and lies across the natural chasm like a rainbow; the stone carvings of the maritime boundary that have gone through many vicissitudes of time and tell the story of the civilization of the Han Dynasty; the first three islands that are isolated overseas and are rich in products and can be called bird islands; Fresh, pure ocean air rich in negative ions; no severe cold in winter, no scorching heat in summer, and a pleasant seaside climate all year round. The beautiful and unique seaside natural scenery and the unique island cultural landscape make Liandao Resort an ideal place for people's leisure, entertainment, vacation and recuperation. Liandao's outstanding people have attracted many knowledgeable businessmen to invest and open up. The tourist facilities and entertainment functions are improving day by day. The warm invitation of the sea is your best choice.
Haizhou Bay Tourist Resort is located in Zhahaitou Town, Ganyu County, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. It has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, sufficient sunlight, and the largest high-quality beach in Jiangsu Province. The beach is wide and the tide is stable. With long stretches of golden sand, lush forests and fresh air, it has the ocean, beach, air, sunshine, green and other superior conditions required for coastal tourism in the world today. It is known as the "Beidaihe" of Jiangsu.
Huaguoshan is located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province. The gate of Huaguoshan was built on July 1, 1996. As soon as we arrived at the mountain gate, the atmosphere of "Journey to the West" hit us. The mountain gate is based on the skeleton of the traditional ancient city gate and is rendered with modern expression techniques. On the main entrance is the head of Sun Wukong, with a circular pattern on the back, symbolizing the perfection of merit and virtue. On the north side, there is a relief sculpture of Monk Tang and his disciples studying in the West. Below, there are 6 round sculptured lions guarding the door. There are 109 stone monkeys around the square to welcome guests. The four words "Dongsheng Shenzhou" are engraved on the plaque on the back of the mountain gate and were inscribed by Mr. Shen Peng, acting chairman of the Chinese Calligraphers Association. Through the doorway in the middle, you can see the statue of Wu Chengen in the pine forest.
You can hike along Xianrenqiao, Zhujieling, and Shibapan on foot, or you can also take a car directly to the top of the mountain. There is a stone on the side of Shibapan Road that looks like a carp, with its head on the ground and its body half buried underground. It is said that the ancient emperor was afraid that the country would be unstable, so he sent many yin and yang gentlemen to various places to investigate and destroy the dragon veins. One day, one of them came to Yuntai Mountain and discovered the carp stone. He also saw the first heavenly gate on this mountain. He knew that as long as the carp jumped over the Tianmen, it would turn into a dragon, be born in the mountain owner's house, and when it grows up, it would steal the emperor's empire. Mr. Yin Yang found the mountain owner and told him the truth. The mountain owner was very happy and asked how to make the carp jump over the Tianmen. Mr. Yin and Yang told him that as long as he built eighteen plates next to the carp stone, he would be able to fly to the gate of heaven. So the owner of the mountain hired people to build eighteen pans day and night, and Mr. Yin Yang left with peace of mind. It turns out that a carp can only become a dragon if it jumps over the heavenly gate. If it lands on eighteen plates, it can only be a dish in the world, and the feng shui is broken.
Climb up the 18th Pan and not far away is Nantianmen. In "Journey to the West", it is the outer gate of the Jade Emperor's Lingxiao Palace. Every time Sun Wukong goes to heaven to ask for help, he passes here first. The old Guandi Temple in Nantianmen was destroyed by the Japanese invaders. Lin Zexu once visited here before the Opium War and left three famous Qilu poems.
Go down from Nantianmen to Jiulong Bridge. Jiulong Bridge is one of the main attractions of Huaguo Mountain. It is located in a valley surrounded by mountains. Nine large streams converge here and then rush to the sea at the foot of the mountain. In the past, pilgrims descended from the Nantianmen Trail to the bottom of the valley. After taking a short rest, they could gather their strength and continue climbing. Although this drop and rise increases the difficulty of mountain climbing, it also adds to the ups and downs of interest. Jiulong Bridge was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is a large brick arch bridge. It not only facilitates pedestrians, but also leaves an artistic masterpiece for future generations. The large ginkgo beside the bridge is nearly a thousand years old and is a relic of the Song Dynasty. It covers the Jiulong Bridge with dense green shade. The mountain breeze is blowing on the bridge, the water is gurgling under the bridge, the pines are full of ears, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, all of which eliminate the fatigue of tourists. To the south of the bridge is the Jiulong General Temple, which is the bridge's temple; to the north is the Tea House, which used to be a place for tourists to rest and enjoy tea, but is now the Wu Cheng'en Memorial Hall. You can reach Sanyuan Palace by climbing along the mountain road or taking the cable car. Sanyuan Palace is the main temple in Yuntai Mountain and the main building in Huaguo Mountain.
It is best to buy a local map when traveling independently, as this will save you a lot of detours! Welcome to Lianyungang! Have a good time