Tiaozini Scenic Area: A neglected ecological wonder

🕐DAY 1 One-day tour guide to Tiaozini Scenic Area in Yancheng

🚗 Traffic Guide

- Self-driving route: Yancheng City → G15 Shenhai Expressway → Provincial Highway 352 → Linhai Highway → Tiaozini Scenic Area (the whole journey is about 1.5 hours).
- Public transportation: Take the bus from Yancheng Bus Station to Dongtai, then transfer to the bus from Dongtai to Longgang Town, and then transfer to the scenic area shuttle bus (there are fewer buses, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car).

⛱ Recommended attractions

1. Bird watching platform & bird watching tower
Equipped with high-power telescopes, you can watch rare birds such as the reverse-billed sandpiper and black-faced spoonbill. The best time for bird watching is around 12:00 after high tide.
Activity suggestion: Arrange bird watching time according to the tide table (provided at the entrance of the scenic area), and it is recommended to stay for 1-2 hours.
2. Tidal forest & Red carpet of salt wormwood
When the tide is low, the beach is exposed and the tidal creek forms a "tidal forest" spectacle; in autumn, the salt wormwood turns red, like a red carpet in the wetland.
Photo spots: the northern end of the salt wormwood field and the tidal forest reflection area. It is recommended to wear waterproof shoes or rain boots.
3. Shallow Beach Road & Seaside Lighthouse
Drive along the coastal road and take photos of the vast scenery of the road and the beach; the lighthouse is located outside the scenic area, suitable for sunset silhouettes.
4. 720 Heights
The world's first high tide migratory bird habitat, where you can observe tens of thousands of migratory birds at close range, suitable for ecological photography.

🏨 Accommodation suggestions

- Near the scenic area: It is recommended to stay in the town of Longgang, and stay in a fast hotel such as GreenTree Inn (about 200-300 yuan/night), which is convenient for continuing to play the next day.
- Yancheng City: If you plan to visit other attractions (such as Huanghai Forest Park) the next day, you can return to the city and choose a star hotel (300-500 yuan/night).

💰 Overall cost reference

- Tickets: 30 yuan/person for adults (24 yuan for online purchase), half price for children/students/seniors aged 60-70 (15 yuan), free for those aged 70 and above.
- Dining: There is no restaurant in the scenic area. It is recommended to bring your own dry food or eat in the town of Longgang (80-100 yuan per person).
- Transportation: The fuel cost for self-driving is about 100-150 yuan; the parking fee in the scenic area is 10 yuan/time.
- Others: renting a telescope or fishing tools costs about 20-50 yuan.
- Total: The daily budget for one person is about 300-500 yuan (including basic consumption).

💡 Other practical tips

1. Tide time: Check the tide table for the day in advance. The best time for bird watching and sea catching is 1 hour before and after high tide.
2. Equipment recommendations: Wear waterproof shoes, sun-proof clothing and hats, and carry binoculars and a telephoto lens (a must-have for photography enthusiasts).
3. Environmental protection tips: Do not drive away birds or litter, and protect the wetland ecology.
4. Note for self-driving: Navigate to "Tiaozini Scenic Area Parking Lot" and you need to change to a sightseeing bus in the scenic area (the fee is included in the ticket).
5. Seasonal recommendations: Autumn (October-November) is the season for the red carpet of saltwort and migratory birds; in winter, you can avoid the crowds and experience the tranquility of the tidal flats.

✅ Itinerary reference

- Morning: 8:30 entrance → bird watching tower → 720 high ground → tidal forest
- Noon: 12:00 lunch in Longgang Town (recommended seafood restaurant)
- Afternoon: 14:00 photo taking on the shallow road → lighthouse by the sea → salt wormwood red carpet → sunset tide watching
- Evening: 17:00 return or go to the accommodation