Seawall of Gudong Oilfield, Gudao Town, Kenli County, Dongying City
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hours
Shandong is so strict. Why don't they promote Dongying? It's so beautiful!
My favorite niche city so far is Dongying, Shandong.
Dongying is a seriously underrated treasure.
Dongying is also the estuary of the Yellow River.
Here, you can see the confluence of the Yellow River and the sea.
Here, you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Come and experience the slow-paced life of the locals.
🌊 Location: Navigate to Gudong Seawall, Kenli District, Dongying City
🚗 Transportation: It's far from the city center, so it's best to drive.
🎫 Tickets: Free
🅿️ Parking: There is a parking lot, and you can also park on the side of the road.
📝｜Itinerary:
DAY ❶:
Jinan - Dongying - Gudong Seawall - Yellow River Estuary - City Night Market
DAY ❷:
Dongying Botanical Garden Camping - Qingfeng Lake Park - Bafenchang Liangpi - Sun Tzu Cultural Park - Return
📝【Must-visit attractions】
➊ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area
Seeing the confluence of the Yellow River and the sea for the first time is simply amazing!
"The Yellow River flows into the sea" is truly visualized at this moment.
The clear dividing line is a masterpiece of nature.
➋ Red Beach Wetland
In autumn, the beach is covered in red.
It turns into a romantic and magical red carpet.
It's as if the earth is wearing red makeup, beautiful and romantic.
➌ Gudong Seawall
The "Great Wall of the Sea" was built by Shengli Oilfield to ensure coastal oil production.
This is also a filming location for the TV series "Youth Against the Wind".
The sun shines on the endless sea.
The sparkling water is full of healing and relaxing vibes.
➍ Sun Tzu Cultural Park
Dongying is the hometown of Sun Tzu, the military sage.
Sun Tzu Cultural Park is China's first military cultural park.
Sun Tzu Returns: Spring and Autumn Wonderful Night is open.
Live performances of "A Thousand Miles to Welcome" and "The Enemy at the Gates".
Encounter a grand feast of Chinese culture.
Experience the wonderful "Spring and Autumn Encounter".
➎ Dongying Botanical Garden
The green and blue sky.
The soft white clouds complement each other, fresh and natural.
You can lie down here all day.
🦀 Must-try Dongying specialties
Yellow River crabs and river delicacies, Lijin water-fried buns, Shikou roast chicken
Yao donkey meat, fresh seafood, fried chicken, cold noodles, night market skewers
⚠️ Travel tips:
🌟 Yellow River Estuary 🌊 Go early, it's a spectacle and educational. Try to take the first ferry to the boat.
🌟 Check the tide times in advance.
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The most underrated city I visited this year is out of the bag.
😜 "Wow! Dongying, you hid too well!" 😜
Guys 😃! I can't believe there's such an underrated gem in Shandong. It's Dongying! 👏
Two-day, one-night Dongying travel guide 👉
Day ❶ Depart from various locations → Sun Tzu Cultural Park Day ❷ Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area → Gudong Seawall → Return
Transportation:
🚘 Self-drive: Dongying's attractions are scattered, so self-driving is recommended. It takes about 3 hours from Qingdao. ✈️ Plane: Dongying Shengli Airport 🚊 Train: Dongying Station
🔍 Sun Tzu Cultural Park, with scenery comparable to Jiangnan ancient towns. During the day, wander through the Spring and Autumn Market and Le'an Ancient Town. In the evening, immerse yourself in "Sun Wu Returns: A Wonderful Night in the Spring and Autumn Period" for an immersive night tour.
🔍 Morning at Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area Here you can admire the "Yuan Yang Pot" where the Yellow River meets the Bohai Sea, the "Red Carpet" of the new wetland, and the release of wild birds. I also captured the "Tree of Life" 🌳 left by the Yellow River before it enters the sea, experiencing the wonders of nature!
🔹 Bird Museum, admire rare birds 🔹 Bird Island, take a White Stork Lake cruise to admire the Oriental White Stork up close 🔹 Natural Willow Forest, the old Yellow River course is 800 meters long 🔹 Bird Science Park, observe wild birds and learn about ecological protection 🔹 Wild Goose Lake, take a boat to enjoy the wetland scenery and watch wild geese training 🦅 🔹 Far View Tower, take a Yellow River cruise for an immersive experience of the Yellow River entering the sea
🔍 Gudong Seawall Shengli Oilfield's "Great Wall of the Sea", a dam leading to the sea, and a filming location for the TV series "Youth Against the Wind". It's not only a great photo spot but also a place for fishing 🎣 and crabbing 🦀 on the shore.
🔍 Jinniwan Check the tide table in advance for a sea trip, where you can dig for Mercedes clams 🐚 and small crabs.
Who would have thought Dongying is so great 😎!
🍱 Food recommendations:
It's said that Dongying's Lijin Water-fried Buns are amazing 😍, with crispy skin and juicy filling. Who can resist that 😎!
There's also Guangrao Braised Donkey Meat, which is said to be incredibly fragrant 😜!
Matthew Harris
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.
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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