I thought Yangzhou was already very beautiful until I went to Yancheng.

Yancheng, located in the central coastal area of Jiangsu Province, is a city with rich natural resources and profound cultural heritage. The following is a Yancheng travel guide to help you better plan your trip:

### **Yancheng Tourism Highlights**

1. **Nature Reserve**: Yancheng is a world natural heritage site. It has the only coastal world natural heritage site in China and is an important migration site for global rare birds such as Spoon-billed Sandpipers. You can go to the National Rare Bird Sanctuary to see nature and wildlife.

2. **Wetland Park**: Yancheng has many wetland parks, such as Dazong Lake Tourist Area, Jiulongkou Scenic Area, etc., which are excellent places for bird watching and experiencing natural ecology.

3. **Elk Park**: The Chinese Elk Park is a 5A-level tourist attraction in Yancheng. You can see rare animals such as elk up close.

4. **Cultural experience**: Yancheng is not only rich in natural landscapes, but also has many cultural attractions, such as Yancheng Museum, China Sea Salt Museum, etc., where you can learn about the history and salt culture of Yancheng.

5. **Night Tour Activities**: The nightlife in Yancheng is also very rich. You can take a night tour to Dongjin Water City, Huai Opera Town, etc. to experience the different Jiangnan customs.

### **Recommended travel routes**

- **Route 1**: "Eastern Kenya, Different Jiangnan" Yancheng boutique tour, including Dazong Lake Scenic Area, Dongjin Water City, Dayang Bay Scenic Area, Jiulongkou Scenic Area, Yellow Sea Forest Park, Chinese Elk Park, etc.

- **Route 2**: Yancheng classic tourist route, arrive in Yancheng in the morning on the first day, visit Dazong Lake Scenic Area in the afternoon, and visit Dongjin Water City at night; Dayang Bay Scenic Area in the morning on the second day, Jiulongkou Scenic Area in the afternoon, and night tour of Huai Opera in the evening Small town; on the third day, visit Huanghai Forest Park in the morning and China Elk Park in the afternoon.

### **Food Recommendations**

- Yancheng special egg pancake, Binhai sausage, shrimp paste, Wuyou sugar twists, Funing cake, Zhangzhuang lotus root balls, etc. are all delicacies not to be missed.

### **Accommodation Recommendations**

- InterContinental Yancheng Gangfu Hotel, Yancheng Golden Eagle Summit Hotel, Yancheng Tianmu Hot Spring Resort Hotel, etc. are all high-quality accommodation options in Yancheng.

### **Traffic Tips**

- Yancheng has convenient transportation and can be reached by expressways, railways and other means. Please check traffic flow warnings before traveling and try to avoid peak travel times and night driving.

### **Other suggestions**

- Yancheng also has many shopping malls and commercial streets, such as Yancheng Dayoujing, Golden Eagle Shopping Center, etc., which are good places for shopping and leisure.
- Experiencing local culture, such as watching traditional theater performances, participating in folk activities, etc., is also an unmissable part of the trip.

I hope this guide can help you plan an unforgettable trip to Yancheng!