Lian Island Roaming Guide｜Unlock All the Hidden Treasures of the Yellow Sea

🌊 Lianyungang Lian Island｜The treasure island guide hidden by the Yellow Sea is here～

Lian Island is the largest island in Jiangsu Province, located by Haizhou Bay in Lianyungang City. On one side is the blue Yellow Sea, on the other side lush forests. It has beaches, reefs, and fishing village charm all in one. It’s so comfortable to come here on weekends to enjoy the sea breeze～

🌴 Must-visit local spots

• Dashawan: The liveliest beach on the island! The sand is fine and soft, warm underfoot. In summer, you can wade and play in the sand, and sitting on the beach watching the sunset in the evening is super healing🌅. This is also Jiangsu’s largest natural beach (1.8 km), with powdery sand and clear water. You can also try water activities like jet skiing (¥80/10 minutes) and parasailing (¥150/time)🛥️.

• Suma Bay Ecological Park: Quieter than Dashawan, walk along the coastal boardwalk with cliffs and green trees on one side and waves crashing on the reefs on the other. Every photo feels fresh and natural📸. The forest coverage here reaches 80%, making it a natural oxygen bar, with unique marine erosion landforms like the “Divine Turtle Exploring the Sea” reef group🐢. At 3:00 PM daily, there’s a performance of "Peacock Flies Southeast," where hundreds of blue peacocks swoop from the forest to the beach, a stunning scene🦚.

• Lian Island Seafood Market: Very lively in the evening! Freshly landed shrimp, crabs, and shellfish—pick your favorites and have nearby restaurants cook them for you, so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off🦐.

• Yangwotou: The perfect spot on the island to watch the sunrise, where the sea and sky blend into one, and the sunrise is breathtaking🌄. There’s also a popular photo spot with wall murals at Yangwotou, featuring different themes at different times, like the current “Nezha.” Every shot looks like a blockbuster📷.

• West Lian Island Lighthouse: An excellent place to watch the sunset, perfect for cultural photography. When the sunset’s afterglow shines on the lighthouse, the atmosphere is at its peak🌇.

• Seaside Boardwalk: The wooden boardwalk is about 2.5 km long, passing a suspension bridge (wobbly and super fun), a cannon fort ruin (feel the weight of history), and a fishing platform (watch locals crab fishing)🎣. Recommended to visit at dusk when the sunset turns the sea golden—every photo looks cinematic🎬.

• Peacock Garden: Hundreds of peacocks roam freely in the garden, including rare white and blue peacocks. Remember to bring some bread crumbs to feed them (feed is also available for purchase on-site)🥪.

• Stone of Eternal Love: A must-photograph landmark for couples with love locks. The silhouette at sunset is stunning💕.

📝 Travel Tips

• Recommended duration: 2 days and 1 night is enough! No need to rush, focus on relaxation～

• Itinerary:
🔸Day 1: Morning at Dashawan for water play + sailing experience (avoid peak crowds, sunscreen essential)⛵ → Lunch at Xugou Seafood Food City (oysters ¥10/3 pieces, fat swimming crabs)🦀 → Afternoon at Suma Bay for clam digging on the reefs (tools available for rent on-site) → 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at West Lian Island for Tang and Song Dynasty fish lantern parade + seafood dinner (stay at Chenyu Seaview Homestay)🎇.
🔸Day 2: Early rise to watch the sunrise at Yangwotou🌄 → Then visit the Nezha wall mural → Spend the morning playing at Dashawan and visit Peacock Garden → Afternoon stroll the seaside boardwalk, head to Suma Bay, enjoy the suspension bridge, wooden boardwalk, and shell beach → Evening at West Lian Island Lighthouse to watch the spectacular sunset🌅.

🏡 Accommodation Tips

• Seaview Homestays: Choose ones near Lian Island’s seaside, open the window to the sea, wake up to the sound of waves in the morning～ For example, Suma Bay Homestay, fewer tourists at night, the beach is almost exclusively yours, perfect for shooting sunrises and sunsets🌅.

• Cost-effective Hotels: There are many chain hotels on the island, close to the beach, reasonably priced, suitable for students and family trips👨👩👧👦.

💡 Small Tips

1. UV rays are strong by the sea! Sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are a must, or you’ll get tanned easily～🥵

2. When buying seafood, ask around for prices and agree on processing fees in advance to avoid pitfalls～🦀

3. Wear non-slip shoes for clam digging; reefs are slippery. Bring a small bucket and shovel—you might dig up little crabs～🦀

4. Peak season (July-August) is crowded; for a quieter experience, visit in May-June or September-October～

5. Lian Island ticket ¥50 (includes Dashawan + Suma Bay), sightseeing bus ¥20 is a must-buy; half price for students/60+ seniors, free for active military personnel～🎫

6. Safety first for sea activities, choose reputable clubs, wear life jackets, and those with high blood pressure or heart conditions should avoid thrilling activities⚠️.