National Day Qidong 1-Day Tour · High Cost-Performance Family Plan for 4 People at 1000 RMB

Want to take a spontaneous seaside trip? This National Day, we recommend taking your family to Qidong, Jiangsu! No need to travel far or squeeze into crowds, just a 2-hour drive, done in one day, with a total budget of only 1000 RMB for a family of four. Enjoy a relaxed and pleasant Jiangsu coastal experience!

📍Trip Highlights: Watch the sunrise, walk on the beach, chase little crabs, and feel the river breeze—this is what a holiday should be like!

🌅 Morning: Yuantoujiao Scenic Area · Sunrise Spot at the Yangtze River Estuary
It’s best to arrive before 7 AM at the Yuantoujiao Tourist Resort (free admission). This is where the Yangtze River, East China Sea, and Yellow Sea converge, a breathtaking natural wonder!

✔️ Climb the 360° rotating observation tower (30 RMB per person, half price for children) to overlook the magnificent river-sea junction
✔️ Stroll along the colorful cycling path and rent a four-person family bike (50 RMB/hour) to enjoy the morning breeze
✔️ Take the kids to the Golden Beach to dig sand, collect shells, and chase little crabs. At low tide, the mudflats are full of “little prey,” kids won’t want to leave!

🍱 Noon: Nearby farmhouse restaurant for authentic and affordable meals
Recommended near the scenic area: Yuantoujiao Fisherman’s Home or Jiang Hai Ren Jia:
✅ Must-try dishes: clam steamed egg, steamed swimming crab, salted shrimp, asparagus stir-fried with dried tofu—all local fresh seafood!
✅ A table for 4 adults and 2 kids costs about 200 RMB total, around 40 RMB per person, fresh and satisfying.

🌳 Afternoon: Evergrande Venice on the Sea · A man-made paradise worth visiting
After lunch, drive 20 minutes to the popular landmark Evergrande Venice on the Sea. Although it’s a resort property, the facilities are perfect for family outings:
✔️ Free access to the dreamy beach: several kilometers of man-made sandy beach with clean water, safe for kids to play (safety first)
✔️ Explore the European-style town: castles, fountains, clock tower—every photo is a masterpiece, kids instantly become “little princes” and “little princesses”
✔️ If the weather is good, watch the sunset by the sea in the evening, with golden light reflecting on the water, full of romance!

🍦 Little surprise: Ice cream trucks and cotton candy stalls in town, a sweet treat for the kids (about 15 RMB per person)

💰 Budget breakdown for a family of 4:
🚗 Transportation fuel + parking: 200 RMB (round trip from Nantong/Shanghai)
🎟️ Tickets + bike rental: 150 RMB (observation tower + cycling)
🍽️ Meals: 200 RMB
🏨 No accommodation (one-day trip)
🎮 Other expenses (snacks + souvenirs): 450 RMB
= Total controlled within 1000 RMB, easy and budget-friendly!

📌 Tips:
✔️ Self-driving is most convenient, navigate to “Qidong Yuantoujiao” or “Evergrande Venice on the Sea”
✔️ Bring sunscreen hats, mosquito repellent, sand digging tools, and change of clothes
✔️ Temperature varies during National Day, bring a light jacket, and it’s windy by the sea

This holiday, no need to travel far,
right at your doorstep in the river-sea city—Qidong,
build a sandcastle with your kids, watch a seaside sunset with your loved one,
and with 1000 RMB, exchange for a holiday full of family laughter.