Welcome to Lianyungang.

Here is a customized 4-day 3-night travel guide for Lianyungang, combining the features of attractions, transportation, accommodation, and food recommendations.

Itinerary
Day 1: Urban Cultural Exploration
Morning: Arrive in Lianyungang and check into a city hotel (recommended: Lianyungang Suning Sofitel Hotel, French style, near Suning Plaza, convenient transportation, about 500 RMB/night).
Afternoon: Visit Kongwang Mountain Cliff Carvings (Eastern Han Buddhist site, 200 years older than Mogao Caves, experience a millennium of culture); then stroll through Democracy Road Old Street and Yanhe Alley, where Republic of China architecture blends with intangible cultural heritage markets, and try Shaguang fish soup and Sister Dan’s cold noodles.
Dinner: Yanhe Alley Snack Street (about 50 RMB per person), recommended Banpu cold noodles and seafood noodles.
Transportation: Taxi starting fare 7 RMB/3 km, or take BRT rapid bus (2 RMB per ride).

Day 2: Mythical Mountain and Sea Journey
All day: Huaguo Mountain Scenic Area (5A attraction, ticket 85 RMB).
Climb Yunu Peak (the highest peak in Jiangsu), explore Water Curtain Cave, and observe wild macaques; wearing non-slip shoes for hiking is recommended.
Lunch at the foot of the mountain: snacks near Huaguo Mountain Youyuan Inn (about 40 RMB per person).
Accommodation: Huaguo Mountain Youyuan Inn (200 meters from the scenic area entrance, cost-effective, about 200 RMB/night).
Transportation: Take bus No. 10 from the city directly to Huaguo Mountain (2 RMB).

Day 3: Island Sunrise and Coastal Charm
Early morning: Haizhou Bay sunrise (recommended Yangshan Island or Gaogong Island viewing platform, free).
Drive 40 minutes or take Tour Bus Line 1 to Gaogong Island stop.
Morning: Liandao Scenic Area (5A attraction, ticket 50 RMB).
Play in the water at Dashawan Beach, watch the sunset on the Suma Bay Glass Walkway, and take the island loop mini train (20 RMB).
Lunch: Freshly selected and cooked seafood at Gaogong Island Seafood Market (about 80 RMB per person), try steamed swimming crab and mantis shrimp.
Accommodation: Liandao Haizhilan Hotel (near the seaside bathing beach, sea view room about 400 RMB/night).

Day 4: Canyon Wonders and Return
Morning: Yuwan Scenic Area (4A attraction, ticket 40 RMB).
Known as the "Jiuzhaigou of Jiangsu," see Laolongtan Waterfall and Canglong Cave Water Curtain; you can play in the water in summer.
Alternative: If time allows, replace with Taohuajian Scenic Area (view 7,000-year-old General Cliff rock paintings, ticket 30 RMB).
Lunch: Guanyun Dou Dan (special insect cuisine, about 60 RMB per person).
Return: Take bus or taxi to the train station/airport from the city (bus 2 RMB, taxi about 30 RMB).

Budget Details (per person total)
Item: Cost (RMB) Description
Accommodation: 1100 Sofitel 1 night (500) + Youyuan Inn 1 night (200) + Haizhilan 1 night (400)
Tickets: 205 Huaguo Mountain 85 + Liandao 50 + Yuwan 40 + Taohuajian 30 (optional)
Meals: 800 200 RMB per day (including specialty snacks and seafood)
Local Transportation: 150 Bus, taxi, and island loop mini train
Others: 745 Souvenirs, snacks, etc. (budget surplus)
Total: 4000

Practical Tips
1. Transportation Optimization:
City attractions are fully covered by bus (e.g., No. 10 to Huaguo Mountain, No. 31 to Gaogong Island), with free transfers in the same direction on BRT.
Lianyungang Station has city bullet trains (S1 line) connecting Lianyun District, suitable for cross-district travel.
2. Must-Try Foods:
Seafood: Shaguang fish soup, steamed swimming crab (freshest at Haizhou Bay morning market).
Snacks: Lianyungang baby fish (made with purple cabbage powder, sweet, sour, and spicy), Ganyu pancakes (served with shrimp paste).
3. Seasonal Recommendations:
Best from May to October, with magnificent sunrises at Haizhou Bay and suitable water activities at Liandao; in winter, you can enjoy the ice waterfall at Yuwan.
4. Money-Saving Tips:
- Choose inns near scenic areas (such as Huaguo Mountain Youyuan Inn) for cost-effectiveness and to save on transportation.
- Buying seafood ingredients yourself and having restaurants cook them is about 30% cheaper than ordering directly at restaurants.

This guide balances natural wonders, cultural experiences, and food exploration with a reasonable budget allocation. For itinerary adjustments or more detailed attraction information, please refer to the source webpage.