Lianyungang Trip, My Advice for First-Time Visitors...

🌊 Ultimate 2-Day 1-Night Lianyungang Guide (June-August)｜Islands + Mountains + Foodie Paradise Unlocked🔥 📅 Itinerary ✅Day1: Lian Island Beach Party (Dashawan + Sumawan + Coastal Boardwalk) → Seafood Feast → Xugou Night Market ✅Day2: Haishang Yuntai Mountain Views → Huaguoshan Adventure → Lianyungang Old Street Retro Vibes → Return 🚗 Transport Guide External Transport ✈️ Flight: Arrive at Huaguoshan International Airport, 1-hour taxi to Lian Island (~¥80) or take airport shuttle to downtown then transfer by bus. 🚄 High-speed rail: Lianyungang Station/Lianyungang East Station are closer, ~30-min taxi to Lian Island (¥40-50). 🚗 Drive: Navigate to Lian Island Visitor Center, parking ¥15/day (arrive early in peak season). Island Transport 🚌 Shuttle bus: Visitor Center → Dashawan → Sumawan, ¥20/person unlimited rides. 🛵 E-bike rental: ¥50/hour, perfect for island cruising. 🌅Day1: Lian Island Beach Party 📍Morning: Dashawan Beach 🏖️ Core sandy beach with fine sand, ideal for swimming/beach volleyball. 🎫 Ticket: ¥50 (peak season, includes Dashawan+Sumawan). 📸 Photo spots: Beach swings, glass-clear water (best at low tide). 📍Noon: Seafood Feast 🦀 Recommended spots: Yucun Renjia: Garlic scallops, peppery mantis shrimp. Xugou Seafood Market: Buy fresh seafood + pay processing fee (¥10-20/dish). 💡 Tip: Confirm prices to avoid vague "market price" listings. 📍Afternoon: Sumawan Eco Park + Boardwalk 🌊 Sumawan: Pristine water, shell beach + rock formations for photos. 🦚 Peacock Garden: Free-roaming peacocks for feeding. 🌉 Boardwalk: 5km trail with "One-Line Sky" cave highlight. 🌇 Evening: Sumawan Sunset 📌 Secure photo spot by 17:30 – tangerine-hued sunset is breathtaking! 🌃 Night: Xugou Night Market 🍢 Must-try: Lianyungang jelly noodles, mini-fish pancakes, shrimp momo. 🏞️Day2: Mountain Views + Culture 📍Morning: Haishang Yuntai Mountain 🚌 Lazy hack: Sightseeing bus (¥40 round-trip) to Eagle Beak Viewpoint. 🌄 Panoramic island views + "World Signpost" photo op. 🎫 Ticket: ¥80 (book online for ¥20 discount). 📍Noon: Downtown Food Hunt 🍲 Top picks: Brothers Restaurant (Changle Branch): Braised yellow croaker, village-style chicken hotpot. Hometown Eatery (RT-Mart Branch): Sichuan fish, cured meat platter. 📍Afternoon: Huaguoshan Exploration 🐒 5A scenic area – winter rime vs. summer monkey spotting. 🎫 Ticket: ¥90 (students half-price). 📌 Warning: Monkeys near Water Curtain Cave – avoid plastic bags! 📍Evening: Lianyungang Old Street 🏯 Free retro photo zone: European architecture + Journey to the West Museum. 🍵 Drink rec: Zuoxinfang Fruit Tea (limited avocado delight). 🏨 Accommodation Lian Island Stays 🌊 Island Diary/Whale Bay: Oceanview, ¥400-800/night (book 1 month ahead). Downtown Hotels 🏨 Chenji Hotel (Suning Plaza): Top 5 luxury, lavish breakfast. 🏨 Hilton Garden Inn Lianyungang: Near Xugou Beach, family rooms. 💡 Pro Tips 🌞 Sun protection: Strong UV – pack sunscreen/hats/sunglasses. 🌊 Tide-chasing: Check "Tide Elf" app for shell/crab hunting at low tide. 🚮 Eco-rules: No littering, protect rock ecosystems. 🎒 Gear: Swimwear, sandals, waterproof phone case. 🎁 Souvenirs Huaguoshan Wind-Dried Goose: Vacuum-packed (3-day freshness). Guanyun Rice Cake: Sticky-sweet delight. Banpu Sausage: Local cured specialty. 📆 Best Seasons 🌊 May-Oct: Swimmable waters, Jul-Aug peak events (e.g., music festivals). 🦀 Sep: Fewer crowds + plump seafood, best value. 🌈 This summer, discover Lianyungang – the "Oriental Mini-Maldives"!