Come here to experience the legendary clear distinction between the Jing and Wei Rivers!!!

🌊 Dongying, the ecological city where rivers and seas merge 🌊

🏯 Must-visit landmarks

- Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area: Climb the distant viewing tower to witness the "yellow and blue convergence" wonder, take a boat through ten thousand acres of reed marshes (ticket 60 RMB, half price for students, boat package 180 RMB). In summer, experience Hongguang sea foraging (free admission, foraging vehicle 20 RMB/person), dig clams, catch small crabs.
- Sunzi Culture Park: Combines the wisdom of military strategy with amusement facilities, recently hosting the Miao and Dong Ethnic Art Festival (early bird ticket 19.9 RMB), featuring fireworks parades, long table banquets, and other special events.
- Huabajing Red Education Base: Visit China's first industrial oil well and feel the history of the petroleum industry (free admission).

🍤 Culinary delights

- Lijin Shui Jian Bao: Provincial intangible cultural heritage "Maoshengguan" specialty, thin-skinned with large filling, featuring bone broth meat filling simmered with Chinese herbs as the soul.
- Yellow River Estuary Hairy Crab: Full of roe and fat, paired with "Shikou roast chicken" and "Yellow River knife fish," enjoy a river and sea fresh feast.
- Yellow River Estuary Rice: Plump grains, fragrant and soft, perfect as a souvenir gift.

🚗 Transportation and accommodation

- Self-driving: About 2.5 hours from Jinan, about 4 hours from Qingdao; car rental is convenient in the city.
- Accommodation: For high-end, choose Blue Sea Hotel (Fuqian Street branch); for budget, recommended chain hotels (around 150 RMB per person).

⚠️ Practical tips

- The Yellow River Estuary wetland has many mosquitoes, bring mosquito repellent; summer is hot, wear breathable clothes and bring a sun umbrella.
- During the Qingdao Beer Festival from July 18-27, ticket holders can enjoy discounts at attractions like Gaga Fantasy Island.

📸 One-day quick tour
Yellow River Estuary Ecological Area (morning to watch river and sea convergence) → Huabajing Base (learn about petroleum culture) → Lijin Maoshengguan (lunch with Shui Jian Bao) → Hongguang sea foraging (afternoon fun experience) → Blue Sea Hotel (dinner with river and sea delicacies), feel the double shock of nature and culture!

- Dongying, a city where the Yellow River talks to the sea, waiting for you to unlock the unique charm of ecology and industry! 🌾