连云港

Lianyungang is located in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east and Shandong to the north. It serves as the intersection of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road. The climate is warm temperate monsoon, with four distinct seasons, mild winters and cool summers, and an average annual temperature of about 14°C.

Lianyungang has a long history, known as Haizhou in ancient times, and is the prototype of Huaguo Mountain in Journey to the West. During his eastern tour, Qin Shi Huang erected a stone gate here. The cliff carvings at Kongwang Mountain are among the earliest Buddhist statue groups in China. In modern times, Lianyungang became one of the first coastal open cities.

Lianyungang's culture blends maritime civilization with Central Plains culture. Local operas include Huaihai Opera and Tongzi Opera. The cuisine is mainly seafood, with specialties such as Lianyungang hairy crab, prawns, and shaguang fish. Crystal carving craftsmanship is renowned nationwide, and Donghai Crystal City is the largest crystal trading center in Asia.

Modern Lianyungang is a comprehensive transportation hub with port, airport, and high-speed rail. It focuses on developing petrochemicals, equipment manufacturing, and new medicine industries. The Lianyungang Economic and Technological Development Zone is a national-level development zone. The city's landscape is changing rapidly, with the new coastal area becoming a new landmark.