Travel to Hai'an City, Nantong, Jiangsu
Hai'an, Jiangsu — an important town of Jianghuai culture and a land of fish and rice, home to Seven Star Lake, Qingdun Site, Seven Victories in Central Jiangsu Memorial Hall and other featured attractions. A 2-day experience of the perfect blend of Jianghuai ecology and human history.
Hai'an City Two-Day Jianghuai Culture Tour
Lake scenery, cultural experience, red education, food exploration
Morning visit Seven Star Lake to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery; afternoon tour Qingdun Site to learn about Neolithic culture; evening taste Hai'an's special Jianghuai cuisine.
- Hotels in Hai'an city center
- Hotels near Seven Star Lake
- Featured business hotels
- Hai'an Pufferfish
- Shrimp Paste Sauce
- Libao Bean Curd Sheets
- Shagang Braised Pork Head
- Glutinous Rice Aged Wine
- Seven Star Lake is great for morning exercise and night tours
- Hiring a guide is recommended at Qingdun Site
- Experience traditional handicraft making
- Recommended to taste local specialties
Morning visit the Seven Victories in Central Jiangsu Memorial Hall for red education; afternoon tour Hai'an Museum to learn about local history; evening stroll through Jianghuai Cultural Park to experience Jianghuai charm.
- Hai'an has convenient transportation with railway and bus stations
- Bus routes from city center to attractions
- Taxi or ride-hailing available
- Attractions are close and walkable
- Seven Star Lake: Free
- Qingdun Site: 20 RMB
- Seven Victories in Central Jiangsu Memorial Hall: Free
- Hai'an Museum: Free
- Jianghuai Cultural Park: 15 RMB
- Museums closed on Mondays, plan accordingly
- The memorial hall is solemn, dress appropriately
- Cultural Park is great for photos
- Recommended to buy Hai'an specialties
Must-Try Foods in Hai'an City
Hai'an Pufferfish
Hai'an specialty, famous for farmed pufferfish. Hai'an is the hometown of pufferfish in China, with tender meat that is safe and delicious after professional preparation, a highlight of local cuisine.
Shrimp Paste Sauce
Hai'an traditional condiment made from fresh small shrimp. Delicious taste with rich aroma, a famous local specialty used in various dishes.
Libao Bean Curd Sheets
Hai'an traditional soy product made from high-quality soybeans by hand. Thin as paper with a delicate texture, a famous local snack with various cooking methods.
Glutinous Rice Aged Wine
Hai'an traditional alcoholic beverage made from high-quality glutinous rice. Rich aroma with a mellow taste, a famous local specialty drink that pairs well with local cuisine.
- Spring (Mar-May): Pleasant climate, flowers bloom everywhere
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Beautiful lake scenery, great for escaping the heat
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp weather, best season for fresh produce
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Experience Jianghuai winter charm
- Leisurely stroll at Seven Star Lake
- Learn about prehistoric culture at Qingdun Site
- Taste pufferfish and other specialties
- Learn about Hai'an's red cultural history
- Tickets: approx. 50 RMB
- Accommodation: 100-200 RMB/night
- Meals: 60-120 RMB/day
- Shopping: depends on personal needs
- Transport: 50-80 RMB
- Total: 250-500 RMB (excluding shopping)
- How to get to Hai'an City? → Hai'an has railway and bus stations, convenient transportation
- Which attraction in Hai'an is most worth visiting? → Seven Star Lake and the Seven Victories Memorial Hall are must-visits
- What are some special souvenirs? → Shrimp paste sauce, Libao bean curd sheets, glutinous rice aged wine
- How many days are recommended? → 2 days recommended for experiencing Jianghuai culture