"Lian Island Photography Spots Revealed! Forest Boardwalk + Glass Sea, Stunning Photos Straight from Your Phone!"

🌊 The Ultimate Guide to Lian Island in Lianyungang! Two Days & One Night of Unforgettable Fun – Island Lovers, Bookmark This Now!💥

"OMG! This largest island in Jiangsu totally blew my mind!" Just back from Lian Island, I’m frantically typing away—this place is nothing like the Yellow Sea I imagined! Crystal-blue waters, soft white sand, peacocks that fan their tails, and beaches where you can catch crabs… Here’s my tearful, in-depth guide—don’t miss it!👇

✨ **Trip Highlights**

✅ Largest island in Jiangsu (7.57 sq km)
✅ Twin Bays: Dashawan for swimming + Sumawan for exploration
✅ All-inclusive pass for just ¥70/person covering 6 major attractions
✅ Free entry in November-December! Fewer crowds, better photos
✅ Family paradise: Peacock Garden, Underwater World, tide-pooling

🚄 **Transport Guide**

✈️ Flight: Lianyungang Huaguoshan Airport → 40-min taxi ride
🚄 High-speed rail: Lianyungang Station → Take tourist buses 3/6 (1h)
🚗 Drive: Navigate to "Lian Island Visitor Center" (park at P2 lot)
⚠️ Key note: No private cars on the island! Take the shuttle train/sightseeing bus (¥70 round-trip included in pass).

🏝 **Two-Day, One-Night Itinerary**

🌅 **Day 1: First Encounter with the Sea**
16:00 Arrive at "By the Sea" Park (free!)
▪️ Fewer crowds at dusk—stroll the soft sand and watch the tangerine sunset
▪️ Roadside grilled sausages (¥5) are juicy—spicy flavor highly recommended!
18:30 Taxi to Xugou Food Street
▪️ Must-tries: Octopus rice, garlic scallops, sea intestine rice
▪️ Avoid: Overpriced, salty "seafood platters" near the entrance

🌊 **Day 2: Island Adventure**
08:30 Buy tickets at the visitor center (save ¥5 by booking online)
▪️ Pass includes: Dashawan, Sumawan, Peacock Garden, Deng Xiaoping Park
09:00 Take the shuttle train to Dashawan
▪️ Rent a swim ring (¥20/day, ¥50 deposit)
▪️ Hidden gem: Free swing area 50m east!
10:30 Transfer to Sumawan via sightseeing bus
▪️ Must-see: Forest boardwalk, sea caves, golden sand
▪️ Bonus: Peacock shows at 10:30 AM & 3:00 PM!
12:00 Quick lunch in the park (seafood noodles, ¥35)
14:00 Tide-pooling—perfect for kids!
▪️ Tools: Borrow shovels/buckets from your homestay
▪️ Spot: Rocky area east of Sumawan (tons of crabs at low tide)
16:00 Visit Deng Xiaoping Park
▪️ Panoramic bay views—photo heaven!
18:00 Buy crystal souvenirs before leaving
▪️ Official store at the visitor center has fair prices

🏡 **Accommodation Recs**
💰 Budget: Xugou homestays (¥150-200/night)
▪️ 10-min walk to the beach, hosts provide tide-pooling tools
💎 Upscale: Lian Island sea-view hotels (¥500-800/night)
▪️ Balcony facing the ocean, includes breakfast + free shuttle

⚠️ Avoid: "Sea-view rooms" inside the park—no actual sea views!

📸 **Photo Guide**
1️⃣ Dashawan white swing (softest light at 4 PM)
2️⃣ Sumawan forest boardwalk (wear long dresses for twirl shots!)
3️⃣ Peacock Garden’s turquoise roof (top-down angle)
4️⃣ Deng Xiaoping Park lookout (use 0.5x wide-angle)
👗 Outfit tip: Solid-color maxi dress + straw bag + sun hat

💡 **Local Pro Tips**
✅ Peak season (June-August): Arrive before 7:30 AM or queue for an hour!
✅ Free entry in Nov-Dec, but water’s too cold for swimming
✅ Ask shuttle drivers for "tide-pooling schedules"
✅ Must-buy: Donghai crystal (only at official stores)
✅ Avoid: "Island speedboat tours" (¥150/person—total scam!)

🍢 **Food Hall of Fame (and Shame)**
❤️ **Winners:**
▪️ Xugou Seafood Market: Buy fresh & get it cooked (¥10-15/dish)
▪️ Zuoxinfang Tea: Local brand—Lychee Sea Salt is a must!
▪️ Park grilled squid: ¥10 for 3 skewers—cheaper than downtown!
🖤 **Losers:**
▪️ "Lian Island’s Freshest" stalls: Caught shortchanging customers
▪️ Beachside coffee huts: ¥38 for undrinkable Americanos

💬 **Real Reviews**
"Two days with kids wasn’t enough!" — A mom from Hangzhou
"The shuttle train was a lifesaver, and drivers helped plan our route. Sumawan was the highlight—quiet, beautiful, and we even found starfish!"

"Off-season is a steal!" — College student Xiao Wang
"Free November entry meant we had the beach to ourselves! Too cold to swim, but perfect for photos."

📌 **Must-Know Before You Go**
🎫 Tickets: ¥50 peak season, free off-season (Nov-Dec)
⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)
🚫 Banned: Drones, pets, hoverboards
👶 Kids: Free under 3, half-price under 1.2m

🌈 **Final Thoughts**
Lian Island shattered my expectations of Jiangsu’s islands! Who knew you’d find "glass sea" vibes without flying to Sanya? Go on sunny days for layered blue waters. Families—book two nights; six attractions in one day is impossible!