Tourism in Yancheng

In 2013, Yancheng had more than 40 tourist attractions open to the outside world, including 4 national 4A-level tourist attractions and 3 3A-level tourist attractions. "Oriental Wetland, Hometown of Cranes and Deer", the influence of Yancheng's tourism brand continues to increase. 582 kilometers of coastline corresponds to the vast ocean. The coastal tidal flat area is 6.83 million acres, accounting for 75% of the total tidal flat area in Jiangsu Province and 1/7 of the country. It is growing at a rate of 50,000 acres of land every year. The tidal flat wetlands stretching for hundreds of kilometers are home to two national nature reserves for red-crowned cranes and elk, and a Chinese sturgeon nature reserve under construction. Here the sea and the sky meet, with lush vegetation, dancing cranes and roaring deer, and a primitive ecological scenery. It is the habitat and growth place of nearly 100 species of national first and second class protected animals and nearly 1,000 species of animals and plants.

In 2015, Yancheng *** received 22.713 million domestic and foreign tourists, an increase of 12.5% ??over the previous year; of which 49,000 inbound tourists were received, an increase of 16.5% over the previous year. The foreign exchange income from tourism for the whole year was US$58.657 million, an increase of 30% over the previous year. In 2015, the city added 1 new national 5A tourist attraction, 2 4A tourist attractions, and 3 3A tourist attractions. The Chinese Elk Park was established as a 5A-level scenic spot, the Yellow Sea Seaside Forest Park was established as a national forest park, and the Jiulongkou National Wetland Park was established and passed expert review. National AAAA-level tourist attraction

Chinese Elk Park (Dafeng Elk National Nature Reserve, Jiangsu)

Yancheng Natural Circle (Yancheng National Rare Bird Nature Reserve, Jiangsu)

Yancheng Haiyan Historical and Cultural Scenic Area

Dazong Lake Tourist Resort

Yancheng New Fourth Army Memorial Hall

Funing County Jinsha Lake Scenic Area

Historical Relics

Hao Baicun’s Hometown and Zheng Banqiao Reading Center (Historic Relics in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province), Revolutionary Sites (Historic Relics in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province), Former Site of the Central China Working Committee (Historic Relics in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province), Xixi Taishan Huguo Zen Temple (historic site in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province), Peony Pavilion (historic site in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province), Sancang Martyrs Cemetery (historic site in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province), Kaizhuang Site (historic site in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province). Yancheng Water Street

A complex of modern antique buildings, Yancheng Water Street is close to the Chuanchang River and is located between Dongjin Road and Century Avenue. It is the main scenic spot of Haiyan Historical and Cultural Area. This scenic spot is dedicated to highlighting local cultural characteristics. Here you can watch unique folk activities and artistic performances, taste local snacks, and buy tourist cultural commodities and local famous and premium small commodities.

China Sea Salt Museum

The China Sea Salt Museum is located between the famous Kuanchang River in ancient times and Fangong Dike, a famous sea-defending embankment in the Song Dynasty, with a total investment of 190 million. The opening ceremony of the China Sea Salt Museum was held at 18,000 square meters with a construction area of ??18,000 square meters. The construction was approved by the State Council in January 2006. The groundbreaking ceremony officially started on October 8, 2007. It was completed and opened to the public in Yancheng on November 18, 2008. The completed China Sea Salt Museum system reflects the development history of China's sea salt, displays research results introducing sea salt culture, and collects and displays cultural relics and materials on the history of China's sea salt. The museum uses demonstration techniques such as wax figures, sculptures, and sand tables to show the multi-layered cultural scenes of sea salt production and the lives of salt people in ancient times, such as "refining brine and frying salt" and "suning the sea to make salt." Jianhu Lotus Root Rice Balls. It uses lotus root starch as raw material, mixes white sugar, date puree and sesame powder with meat and vegetable oil and osmanthus as filling balls, and boils them in boiling water several times. It is shaped like a bullet, lavender in color, delicate and plump, soft and plump, sweet but not greasy, and full of cinnamon flavor.

Boiled mullet. Mullet is a famous seafood in Yancheng. The meat is fat and delicious. It is served with diced lard, ham slices, mushroom slices, bamboo shoot slices, etc., and is steamed in a cage over high heat. The stewed mullet meat is in the shape of garlic cloves, the soup is clear and strong, the color is beautiful, and it is tender and delicious.

Braised vegetarian fish skin. According to legend, it was first created by the chef of Doushu Temple in Yancheng in the early Qing Dynasty. Put the potato powder into a pot of boiling water to form a powdery skin, cut it into long cubes and make it look like fish skin. Add chicken soup, ham, chicken breast, etc. to the pot and bring to a boil. It tastes delicious, refreshing and delicious.

Qiyuan crab roe buns. It is made from live female crabs that are big, fat and yellow and fine noodles. It tastes very delicious, especially the crab roe buns from Qiyuan Restaurant, hence the name.

Shouwu cake. Made from Polygonum multiflorum powder, a specialty of Binhai County, it is delicious, transparent in color, good for health and can cure gray hair, and has become a good treat for banquets.

Four-gill bass. Produced in Guanhe, Xiangshui County. The mouth is large, the scales are thin, and the sides of the body are flat. During the cauliflower season, the fish has black and white patterns on its body, and is also known as "cauliflower bass." The fish has overlapping gill patterns on its head, giving it the appearance of four gills. The meat is tender and the fish soup is as delicious as chicken juice. It was used as a tribute in the old days.

Yancheng sugar twists. Also known as oil rope, it is said to have a history of more than 2,000 years. The characteristics are: fragrant, sweet, crispy, oily but not greasy, and delicious. It was included in the "Guide to Chinese Flavor Specialties".

Funing big cake. The cake is as white as snow, as soft as clouds, and tastes sweet and moist. Mainly made from glutinous rice flour. Drunken crab in Dazong Lake. There are many big yellow crabs in Da Zong Lake. After washing, add Yancheng koji wine and rice wine.

Longgang Cili. Produced in the Shagang area in the north of Longgang Town, Yandu District, this pear is shaped like a spindle and tastes like a tender water chestnut. The average single fruit weight is 200 grams, with a maximum weight of 800 grams. The flesh is thick and the sugar content is over 15. It was ranked first in the provincial competition. Won the title three times.

Gewu tender ginger slices. It is characterized by being sweet, crispy, paper-thin, and delicious.

The preparation method is to select fresh ginger harvested three days before the cold dew and go through 13 processes.

Tongtai fish noodle soup. It is a famous snack in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province. It was originally a palace food. Its soup is as thick as milk, dripping into beads, the surface is white and even, fresh but not greasy. It is a traditional famous snack. In 1924, he won the gold medal at the Panama Exposition.

Raw shrimp. Specialty of Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province. The preparation method is unique: add salt and koji wine to sterilize the raw shrimp to remove the fishy smell, then add bean curd juice, white soy sauce, white sugar and other auxiliary ingredients, and it is ready to eat. This dish is best eaten before Qingming Festival.

Dongtai Watermelon. Dongtai watermelon was once a gift from the county government because of its sweetness and juiciness, its ability to quench summer heat and thirst, and its unique flavor. It is also a daily fruit for people in summer.

Drunken snails in Changgang. A specialty of Linggang Town, Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province, also known as sugar mud snails, it began during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Its characteristics are: fragrant, sweet, crisp and tender.