Travel to Qidong City, Nantong, Jiangsu
Qidong, Jiangsu — a pearl where rivers meet the sea and an eco-city, home to Yuantuojiao, Lüsi Fishing Port, Golden Beach and other featured attractions. A 2-day experience perfectly blending river-sea charm and seafood cuisine.
Qidong City Two-Day River-Sea Charm Tour
Convergence of river and sea, fishing port charm, beach leisure, cultural experience
Morning visit Yuantuojiao Scenic Area to witness the spectacle of river-sea convergence; afternoon tour Lüsi Fishing Port to experience fishing port charm; evening taste Qidong's special seafood cuisine.
- Hotels in Qidong city center
- Seaside resort hotels
- Fisherman's homestays
- Lüsi Jellyfish
- Clams
- Yellow Croaker
- Ribbonfish
- Swimming Crab
- Yuantuojiao is great for watching sunrise
- Seafood at Lüsi Fishing Port is affordable
- Pay attention to seafood safety
- Experience fishing port culture
Morning stroll along Golden Beach for seaside leisure time; afternoon visit Qidong Printmaking Academy to learn about local art; evening tour the River-Sea Cultural Tourism Area to experience river-sea culture.
- Qidong has convenient transportation with bus terminals
- City buses reach scenic spots
- Taxi or ride-hailing available
- Coastal area suitable for self-driving tours
- Yuantuojiao Scenic Area: 40 RMB
- Golden Beach: 30 RMB
- Qidong Printmaking Academy: Free
- River-Sea Cultural Tourism Area: 20 RMB
- Lüsi Fishing Port: Free
- Pay attention to safety when playing at the beach
- Printmaking Academy closed on Mondays, plan accordingly
- Seafood prices may be negotiable
- Recommended to buy seafood specialties
Must-Try Foods in Qidong City
Lüsi Jellyfish
Qidong specialty, a China Geographical Indication product. Lüsi jellyfish has a crispy texture, smooth mouthfeel, and rich nutrition, making it a famous local seafood specialty.
Clams
Qidong specialty seafood with tender meat and delicious taste. Can be made into steamed clams with egg, clam soup and other dishes, a representative of local seafood feasts.
Yellow Croaker
Specialty of Qidong waters, with fine texture and rich nutrition. Can be steamed, braised and cooked in various ways, an important representative of local seafood cuisine.
Swimming Crab
Qidong famous seafood with plump crab meat and delicious taste. Autumn is the best season for eating, can be steamed, stir-fried and enjoyed in various ways.
- Spring (Mar-May): Pleasant climate, abundant seafood
- Summer (Jun-Aug): Seaside vacation, escape the heat
- Autumn (Sep-Nov): Clear and crisp weather, crabs are plump and delicious
- Winter (Dec-Feb): Taste seafood, experience fishing port
- Watch river-sea convergence at Yuantuojiao
- Taste fresh seafood at Lüsi Fishing Port
- Enjoy seaside leisure at Golden Beach
- Learn about Qidong printmaking art
- Tickets: approx. 90 RMB
- Accommodation: 150-300 RMB/night
- Meals: 100-200 RMB/day
- Shopping: depends on personal needs
- Transport: 80-120 RMB
- Total: 300-600 RMB (excluding shopping)
- How to get to Qidong City? → Qidong has bus terminals, convenient transportation
- Which attraction in Qidong is most worth visiting? → Yuantuojiao and Lüsi Fishing Port are must-visits
- What are some special souvenirs? → Lüsi jellyfish, dried seafood, printmaking works
- How many days are recommended? → 2 days recommended for experiencing river-sea charm