Dongying Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Dongying 3-Day Itinerary Guide, Yellow River Estuary, Catch a Primitive and Vast Autumn

In late autumn, I made my way to Dongying, Shandong, and for the first time entered the estuary of the Yellow River that stretches for thousands of miles, eager to witness the confluence of river and sea, the spectacle of 'distinct yellow and blue'. The Yellow Dragon entering the sea, where river meets ocean, is nature's most beautiful fusion. The new wetland at the junction of sea and land, following the surging Yellow River, brings the vastness and majesty of the Northwest, and is the most beautiful existence of the Yellow River Delta. Autumn is the most beautiful season here. The autumn at the Yellow River mouth is vast. This place is not a frontier, without deserts and solitary smoke, yet it feels like the end of the sky, the edge of the earth, open and vast, primitive and wild. 🚙 Traveling in Dongying Dongying is conveniently accessible by water, land, and air, with direct flights from cities like Beijing, Tianjin, Dalian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Chongqing. Nearby cities can be reached by bus or train. However, the attractions in Dongying are far apart, so it is recommended to drive from nearby cities. For visitors from farther places, it is suggested to rent a car after arrival. 📜 Itinerary Details D1⃣️ Yellow River Culture Museum ➡️ Kenli Rice Field Art ➡️ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area (River-Sea Confluence—Bird Island) ✅ Yellow River Culture Museum (2h) This is the first venue we entered, and if I had to choose one museum in Dongying to slowly explore, I would not hesitate to pick it. Here, you can understand Dongying and comprehend the Yellow River. ✅ Kenli Rice Field Art (1h) On the way to the Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area, passing through Yong'an Town in Kenli, the journey is filled with golden rice fields, coloring the entire autumn yellow. ✅ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area (5h) Take a boat out to sea to see the Yellow River flowing into the sea, where river and sea meet. In Bird Island, get up close with the red-crowned cranes and listen to the stories of Xiao Xue the crane and Old Li. D2⃣️ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area (Bird Museum—Release Area—Mudflat Crab Catching—Red Carpet-like Grass—Reed Catkins Flying) ✅ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area (8h) Learn about bird species systematically in the largest bird-themed museum in the country, the Yellow River Delta Bird Museum. At the Red Carpet-like Grass and Reed Catkins Flying, witness the colorful autumn of the Yellow River Estuary wetland, where reeds and saltwort compose white poetic verses and red romance. Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area Address: Dawenliu Management Station, Yellow River Delta Nature Reserve, Kenli District, Dongying City Ticket Price: Peak Season (April-November) 90 RMB/person; Off-Season (December-March) 70 RMB/person; Yellow River Cruise: 100 RMB/person Opening Hours: 8:00—17:00 Recommended Visiting Time: 2 days Other: Private cars are not allowed inside the scenic area, but visitors can take a free bus tour. 【Bus Route】 Visitor Center - Bird Island West - Bird Island East - Natural Willow Forest West - Natural Willow Forest East - Bird Science Park - Mudflat Crab Catching - Distant View Tower D3⃣️ Sun Tzu Culture Park ➡️ Old Site of the Communist Party Liuji Branch ➡️ Dongying Electric Culture Experience Hall ➡️ Dongying Salt Culture Museum ✅ Sun Tzu Culture Park (4h) Dongying is the hometown of Sun Wu, the great ancient Chinese military strategist, where the martial spirit still lingers. It is the most direct place to understand the sage of war, Sun Tzu, and to delve into the ancient culture of military science. The Sun Tzu Culture Park by the lake of Sun Wu is the first and largest military culture park in China. Every brick, tree, garden, forest, and building here subtly displays the meticulousness, breadth, and depth of Sun Tzu's culture. By entering the park and interacting with the exhibits, one can glimpse the mysteries and wonders of the 2500-year-old military classic. ✅ Old Site of the Communist Party Liuji Branch (1h) Liuji is located in the southeastern part of Dawang Town, Guangrao County, Dongying City, a sacred place of revolution. It was one of the earliest rural party branches in the country, the Liuji Branch, which spread, used, and preserved the first full Chinese translation of the 'Communist Manifesto'. The preserved red relics still bear vivid memories. ✅ Dongying Electric Culture Experience Hall (1h) Dongying Electric Culture Experience Hall is one of the important industrial tourism attractions in Dongying. Here, one can personally feel how 'electricity has changed the world'. The entire hall uses dozens of multimedia interactive technology exhibits, each interactive experience not only attracts the attention of young people but also has the same appeal to us 'big kids'. ✅ Dongying Salt Culture Museum (1h) The Dongying Salt Culture Museum is the first salt culture-themed museum in Dongying. Here, one can not only learn about the profound knowledge of salt culture but also watch ancient 'brine refining and salt frying', 'salt drying' and other sea salt production and salt workers' life through wax figures and sculptures. Moreover, one can enter the salt fields and experience the labor of the salt fields.

Shandong Dongying: Check in at the entrance of the Yellow River

On the third day of 100,000 Chongqing people's trip to Shandong, they came to Dongying and entered the Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area, a 5A-level scenic spot, national geological park, and national nature reserve. It is also the youngest land in our country. Over the years, the water level of the Yellow River has gradually receded, so the land area has also increased year by year. The profound significance is: the Yellow River enters the sea from here, forming a spectacular sight of the sea and river convergence! We saw the sedge cranes and swans circling overhead here, with graceful postures. On the water surface, there are also willow forests and tens of thousands of acres of artificial locust forests. It is said that these plants will turn into a fiery red in November. I really hope to come back and see it then!

The reeds of the Yellow River into the sea 11 holiday, we drove out of the car, starting from Jinan all the way north, saw the sea, ate seafood, and finally arrived at the Yellow River estuary, want to see the Dongying Yellow River Delta wetland Red carpet "Shengjing, the weather may not be cold enough, the red soda grass will wait for another month to see it, slightly regrettable, but the autumn is coming, the white reeds swing with the wind, the mighty, the sunset Especially beautiful. Plants are expressions of time.

Dongying is the place where the Yellow River enters the sea. The Yellow River is more than 5,000 kilometers away, with more than half of China's muddy atmosphere, where it flows into the ocean. The yellow river and the blue sea meet here and blend. This clear yellow-blue boundary line is like a yellow and blue ribbon, which divides the Yellow River water and sea water into two halves, which makes people feel the greatness and magic of nature. Visitors can take a cruise on the Yellow River to see the spectacular scenery of the rivers and seas, and enjoy the wonders of the Yellow Dragon into the sea.

Dongying Seawall

China|Dongying·Gudong Seawall The Gudong Seawall is very beautiful, and the photos taken, especially those taken by drones, are even better. I rarely complain, but this time, for everyone to avoid the pit, I still have to say that if you take a boat out to sea to see the 'Yuan Yang Pot' where the Yellow River enters the sea, you must ask the boat captain in advance how long he will stay at the mouth of the Yellow River. Our boat turned around and came back as soon as it arrived, which means we took a one-hour boat ride (in a closed space, not allowed on the deck, many people get seasick) and only had the time to turn around on the deck for 2 minutes to breathe and take a look at the Yuan Yang Pot. Those who take aerial photography need to pay more attention, as retrieving the drone depends on luck, because the boat captain will not wait for you. After the boat starts, the wind is strong and it is difficult for the drone to land. I will not come to this 'Yuan Yang Pot' again in the future, and I will not recommend it to people around me. It's too hard and not worth it! The Gudong Seawall is still worth visiting, both sides are fun, the right side is more suitable for children to play, catching sea creatures with a bucket, every family has a harvest, if you want to take photos, the left side is more suitable

The Yellow River Delta has a vast territory, and every plant here has witnessed its changes in the Bohai Sea. When do you feel that the vitality of small plants is really strong? It is really seeing them growing on seemingly ridiculous land. In the wetlands of the Yellow River estuary, this plant called the sylvestris is covered. Especially in the late autumn, when we came, this cluster of dark red plants is the winged canopy. Sparse places, like a beating flame swaying in the autumn wind; dense places, like a red carpet covering the entire beach area, so it is called "red carpet" by many tourists. Although we did not encounter good weather when we came, standing on this wetland, we can still feel this magnificent scenery. It is said that these species can increase the fertility of the soil and lay the foundation for the development of meadows in the spring of next year.

For those of us who are busy with work, it is rare to have such a leisure time. Sitting in the bow of the boat, watching the lake be drawn by the boat, the reeds on both sides are swaying with the wind. I don't know how long it took to quietly appreciate the scenery. I sat in the bow for ten minutes. The road ahead of the boat is sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, and occasionally there are geese flying over the water. The reeds under the slanting sun are particularly beautiful. If the magnificent scene of the river and the sea meets what I have been expecting, then this seemingly desolate reed is an unexpected surprise. When the sun sets, the tired birds come home, how beautiful this scene is!

Driving in the scenic spot of the Yellow River estuary, the scattered red sapphire can be seen on the road, and the weft is the diameter, weaving a bright red carpet. Half of the dongying is sea water and half is flame. This semi-flame is also a unique wetland natural landscape in the Yellow River estuary scenic area. It is a cluster of wild plants with a cluster height of about 20 cm and the scientific name of sulphonate. It is known by the locals as Herbs and is said to be the only grass that can survive on saline soil. It is also a very adaptable and nutritious plant. I heard that the Tang Dynasty general Xue Rengui once went east, all the way through a sea area is also a saline-alkali land, the military is in urgent need of military food, the soldiers are hungry and cold, the victory is hopeless, they have to use this dish to fill the hunger, and finally won the victory, and then there will be yellow The name of the dish. Extremely far-sighted, bright red carpet stretches for the Yellow River into the sea, wrapped in red makeup, red powder, beautiful, full of charming romantic style; every year in April, the ground grows, the beginning is tender red, gradually deeper, From October to purple. A cluster of clusters, a poncho, in the salt and alkali brine, brewing a piece of fiery red life, romantic and colorful, let people indulge in it, linger on. I want to come to the ancient poem cloud, "Sunrise River is like a fire", that's it.

Simply delicious!

Address - Xicheng Wanda Yuefan Street Pu A1020, Dongying, Shandong, China Ambiance/Facilities - not much to look at, couple of tables but great food Highlights - the food Avg. Price per Person - 100 Rating - 5/5 🌭- fancy some tex mex/bbq? come here! from pulled pork or brisket hotdogs, topped with crispy toasted bread crumbs and a light mustard sauce served on a brioche roll and a bed of fresh quick pickles! I ate 3 of these myself they were so good 🥪 - the Cuban sandwich, not the best but again crispy brioche roll! no complaints here! 🌮- the tacos are more like quesadillas but simply delicious! 🥘 the chilli loaded nachos were simply delicious, very simple but they taste great! 🍝 i didn’t order any pasta dishes but the table behind me had a few, they looked and smelled great #restaurant #foodie

Magic Potion bar

Address - Wandalian Street Basketball Court Northward 150 Meters A-1073, Dongying, Shandong China Ambiance/Facilities - harry potter themed Highlights - the butter beer and decor Avg. Price per Person - ¥100 Rating - 5* Want a drink and watch harry potter? this is the place to go! perfect location if you like harry potter and not a fan of loud noisy bars as you can relax to some mellow music playing softly and watch harry potter movies and enjoy a nice butter beer (a non alcoholic ginger beer with ice cream float with cinnamon) or something else if you fancy it! great location too as its close to the mall, restaurants and other bars #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #harrypotter #drink

Sun Tzu Cultural Park

Location: Located in Guangrao County, Dongying City, Shandong Province, inside the county seat Parking: The parking lot is very large and parking is convenient There are two types of tickets, one is pure tickets, and the other is package tickets. The package tickets can also play various amusement projects in the park and experience various movies The park is like a beautiful large park, you can also visit the Soldier Saint Palace and the Weapon Museum. The Soldier Saint Palace requires a free shoe cover, which is magnificent! The cultural park is also a large amusement park. The package ticket can play various projects and watch various movies. Each experience once, the children's package ticket should be able to experience twice. There is a list of projects and a park map at the entrance of the scenic spot. The most popular is the brave in the rapids, exciting but not scary, and there are many people taking pictures. If you don't buy a package ticket, you can also buy tickets for each project separately, but the package ticket is much more cost-effective. Eat: There are simple meals in the park, noodles, sausages, etc., which can fill your stomach.

Sunzi Culture Park, located in the side of Sunwu Lake in Chengdong New District of Guangrao County, is a 4A-level scenic spot built according to the national 5A level scenic spot. The main layout of the park includes one axis, two belts and six zones. If the whole grandson culture park is a deep and heavy book, then the solemn and elegant "Bing of the Holy World" welcome square is a prelude to its majestic. Here, the most profound and dynamic elements of Sun Wu's military thoughts are selected, allowing visitors to have a glimpse of the mystery and mystery of the 2,500-year military ceremony before they enter the room. Passing through the gate of the warrior, it is a shadow-like bamboo sculpture of Sun Tzu's Art of War, which is made of stainless steel and is in the shape of a bamboo slip. The surface of the bamboo slip is decorated with the words "Sun Tzu's Art of War", the watermark of the grandson's head, and the watermark of the ancient car. The bamboo sculptures are divided into three groups: left, middle and right. Regardless of the top view, the head view and the side view, the whole group of bamboo sculptures are arranged in a good shape. In the case of head-up, the middle body is the highest, and the two sides gradually decrease, forming a Chinese character "mountain" shape, symbolizing the lofty historical position of the military ancestor Sun Wushan.

Dongying Seawall

China|Dongying·Gudong Seawall The Gudong Seawall is very beautiful, and the photos taken, especially those taken by drones, are even better. I rarely complain, but this time, for everyone to avoid the pit, I still have to say that if you take a boat out to sea to see the 'Yuan Yang Pot' where the Yellow River enters the sea, you must ask the boat captain in advance how long he will stay at the mouth of the Yellow River. Our boat turned around and came back as soon as it arrived, which means we took a one-hour boat ride (in a closed space, not allowed on the deck, many people get seasick) and only had the time to turn around on the deck for 2 minutes to breathe and take a look at the Yuan Yang Pot. Those who take aerial photography need to pay more attention, as retrieving the drone depends on luck, because the boat captain will not wait for you. After the boat starts, the wind is strong and it is difficult for the drone to land. I will not come to this 'Yuan Yang Pot' again in the future, and I will not recommend it to people around me. It's too hard and not worth it! The Gudong Seawall is still worth visiting, both sides are fun, the right side is more suitable for children to play, catching sea creatures with a bucket, every family has a harvest, if you want to take photos, the left side is more suitable

Dongying | Meet the sea along the Yellow River, who knows the value of this journey

What to play in Dongying? Recommend everyone to go to Gudong Seawall. 🚗Traffic strategy: It is recommended to drive by yourself, it is really far from the city 💰Ticket price: The first embankment of the Gudong Seawall does not require a ticket, and there are many open spaces nearby where you can park for free. The other side is that you need to charge tickets and boat tickets for the boat, and it may not be open in winter. 🌟Highlights: This place is suitable for dazing, watching the sea, catching a common sea, and you can also see the mouth of the Yellow River. Taking pictures is really a lot of pictures, there are a lot of stones on the side of the road to sit on, you can also step down to take pictures, you can also bring some tools for catching the sea, there are a lot of crabs, small oysters and small fish. You can see the confluence of the Yellow River and the Bohai Sea with the naked eye at the end of the seawall.