China · Jiangsu
Lianyungang Travel Guide
The "sea-port mountain city" of the Journey to the West: climb Monkey King’s Huaguoshan, swim the two bays of Liandao and chase waterfalls at Yuwan — then eat your fill of harbour seafood.
China · Jiangsu
The "sea-port mountain city" of the Journey to the West: climb Monkey King’s Huaguoshan, swim the two bays of Liandao and chase waterfalls at Yuwan — then eat your fill of harbour seafood.
The mountain of Sun Wukong — water-curtain cave, wild monkeys and sea views.
Two bays — wide-open Dashawan and scenic Sumawan — linked by the Sleeping Dragon boardwalk.
The natural bathing beaches of the island, with sunshine, sand and waves.
A forest canyon of year-round streams and falls, a short drive from the city.
Xugou’s seafood street is the island’s most famous dinner address.
Drive the long seawall road to Liandao with the sea on both sides.
Two to three days: one for Huaguoshan and Yuwan, one for Liandao’s beaches, one if you want to be slow.
May to October for swimming; the coast is mild and fresh.
Xugou’s seafood street — order live from the tanks and agree on prices first.
Walk the Sleeping Dragon boardwalk between the bays (about an hour) or take the ¥5 eco-shuttle.
Domestic and international flights land at the city’s airport, linked to the city centre by metro and airport shuttles.
High-speed rail (CRH) connects most Chinese cities; the main station is close to the centre with metro transfer.
Long-distance coaches serve nearby towns and provinces from the main bus station.
Metered taxis and ride-hailing apps are easy to flag; a 3 km city trip starts around ¥14.
Car rental with a local driver is available for day trips to the countryside and coastline.
The Journey to the West mountain: water-curtain cave, monkey troops and the Yuntai peaks.
Dashawan and Sumawan bays with the Sleeping Dragon boardwalk between them.
A canyon of year-round streams and waterfalls at the foot of the Yuntai hills.
The sea-view peaks above the harbour — cloud terraces over the coast.
Sunshine, sand and waves at Dashawan or Sumawan.
Wild monkeys roam the trails of the Monkey King’s mountain.
Harbour cruises around the island and the bays.
Dinner at Xugou’s seafood street as the lights come on.
Beach-side hotels and family inns on the island.
Steps from the seafood street and the ferry.
Convenient for Huaguoshan and Yuwan day trips.
Full hotel lists across Jiangsu on our hotels page.
Live-from-the-tank seafood — order by weight and agree prices first.
The harbour specials, simply steamed.
Wok-fried shells with chilli and garlic.
A quick bowl after the beach.
Dried fish and kelp from the harbour market.
Monkey King crafts on Huaguoshan.
Browse Jiangsu specialties on our specialty pages.
A canyon-and-mountain day south of the city.
Half a day of sea-view peaks.
The Buddhist sights and oyster flats south along the coast.
Water-curtain cave, monkeys and waterfalls in a day. View the plan →
The island’s two bays, boardwalk and seafood dinner. View the plan →
The Two Bays Dashawan’s wide beach in the morning, the Sleeping Dragon boardwalk to Sumawan in the afternoon, dinner on Xugou’s seafood street.
Island Slow Morning A relaxed swim and harbour walk, then leave after lunch.
A 2–3 day trip costs about ¥800, including island ferries.
High-speed rail at Lianyungang station; buses run to all main sights.
Local tourism information is available at the main stations.
May to October for beaches and sea bathing.
Tickets, hotels, train seats and local drivers arranged by our team — free of charge, no obligation.
Huaguoshan, Liandao, Yuwan and more.
Licensed local operators.
Souvenirs and food products.