China Travel Guide

Lianyungang, China

A coastal Jiangsu city pairing a stair-heavy granite mountain linked to Journey to the West with an island shoreline of beach areas and breezy paths. Plan it as two distinct outings, not one loop.

1 story May to June and September to October for walks; swimming is seasonal Updated
A pine tree above the sea at Lian Island, with a boat leaving a white wake
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Best months May to June and September to October for walks; swimming is seasonal
Best for Walkers, families with older children, and rail travellers who want one mountain day and one coast day without committing to a resort
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