Things to do in Donghai

No. 6 of Hot Springs Attractions in Jiangsu

Donghai Forest Hot Spring Resort

Donghai Forest Hot Spring Resort is located in Linian Forest Farm in Donghai, Jiangsu Province. It is like a paradise. The resort boasts a 60-year-old state-owned forest farm, open hilly scenery and a golf course with unique landscape. The resort integrates various functions such as hot spring bathing, forest leisure sightseeing and vacation spending. The scenic resort hotel and hot spring club are equipped with mahogany furniture, which is comfortable and elegant.

Donghai Crystal Museum

The China Donghai Crystal Museum is currently the largest, highest-level, and only specialized museum in my country dedicated to crystal. Located at No. 1 Zhonghua Road, Donghai County, on the beautiful shores of Xishuang Lake, in the heart of the new urban area, the museum integrates multiple functions including crystal boutique display, silicon industry exhibition, historical artifact display, academic seminars, and international exchange. It gathers high-quality, exquisitely crafted natural crystal stones and crystal handicrafts from Donghai and around the world, showcasing the crystalline beauty and infinite charm of the crystal world. This is of great significance for enhancing the competitiveness of Donghai's crystal industry and promoting the integration of crystal and culture. In January 2015, the China Arts and Crafts Association awarded it the honorary title of "China Crystal Museum." In July of the same year, it was designated as a branch of the China Geological Museum, and in December of the same year, it successfully applied to become a national 4A-level tourist attraction.

Qingsongling Forest Park

Qingsongling Forest Park is located in Lizhen Forest Farm, Donghai County, at the junction of the two provinces and three counties of Sulu and Lu, and the traffic is very convenient. The total area of Li Nang Forest Farm is 45,000 mu, including 39,000 mu of forest land. The tree species are mainly black pine, black locust, arborvitae, loblolly pine, red pine and other more than 300 species of 90 families, with a forest volume of 34,500 cubic meters; common wild animals 21 species, mainly hare, quail, turtledove, hedgehog, etc. The forest coverage rate of Qingsongling Forest Park is more than 85%. The pine and cypresses in the park are green, the streams are vertical and horizontal, and the environment is beautiful. Relying on rich plant resources and wild animal resources, we will focus on building rare botanical gardens, 10,000 mu honeysuckle bases, and self-driving tour bases in accordance with the original ecological standards. The base and many other scenic spots have obvious local characteristics. In order to better tap and utilize eco-tourism resources, the park relies on its own rich plant resources, wildlife resources and mountain water resources to unswervingly build a characteristic tourism brand, so that the tourism of the Forest Park is full of forest atmosphere and reflects the forest. The unique style of Lianyungang Qingsongling Forest Park, "viewing the scenery of the woodland, tasting the mountain and wild game, tasting the fresh ecological fruits, and enjoying the joy of the green field" is the unique feature of Lianyungang Qingsongling Forest Park.

No. 8 of Hot Springs Attractions in Jiangsu

Furu Donghai Hot Spring

Furu Donghai Hot Spring is located in Lianyungang Donghai County Hot Spring Resort and has a long history. Visitors can enjoy indoor and outdoor bathing space. Here the fresh air, elegant environment and good service make a delightful experience. Not only is it possible to soak in a hot spring here, but you can also taste local specialties, making this a good place for a relaxing vacation.

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No. 17 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

Huaguo Mountain

Mount Huaguo is the source of "Journey to the West", one of the four Chinese literary classics, and is known as "the hometown of the Monkey King". It has tremendous value for viewing, sightseeing and historical research. The natural landscape of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit offers a magnificent spectacle full of mountains and waters and corresponding views of imposing heights and vast openness. If you mount the Yunufeng peak, you can see a beautiful sea of clouds. The exposed peaks look like a Paradise Island in the sea. The scenery makes you feel even more entranced and intoxicated.

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Mount Taishan

Mount Taishan is centered around Mount Taishan, the first of the Five Great Mountains, with steep and towering peaks, and the views of sunrise and sunset from the summit are breathtaking. Sea of clouds often appear among the mountains, and in winter there are spectacular rime ice views. In addition to natural scenery, the mountain also has numerous historical sites, stone inscriptions, religious temples, and other cultural views, with cliff inscriptions and steles scattered throughout the mountain, which is a major feature of Mount Taishan. Mount Taishan has its own highlights in each of the four seasons: in spring, peach and pear blossoms bloom across the mountains; in summer, the mountaintop is lush green and cool, making it a great summer retreat; in fall, the leaves are a mix of red and yellow, dyeing the layered forests in brilliant colors. There are multiple routes to the summit of Mount Taishan. The hiking trail at the Hongmen entrance is the traditional route opened during Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Fengshan ceremony, consisting mainly of stone steps. Walking from Hongmen to Zhongtianmen, you will pass by numerous attractions along the way, including Wanxian Tower, Doumu Palace, Huima Ridge, and Hutiange. This area is also where stone inscriptions are concentrated. After reaching Zhongtianmen, you can take a cable car or walk to Nantianmen and the summit area, where you can see attractions such as Eighteen Bends, Shengxian Archway, Duisong Mountain, Chaoyang Cave, and Wudafu Pines. The Tianwaicun route is a road leading from Tianwaicun to Zhongtianmen, accessible by tour bus, passing by Heilong Pool, Fanzhi Cliff, and Feng Yuxiang's Tomb. After reaching Zhongtianmen, it merges with the latter half of the Hongmen route. Travelers who prefer not to hike can choose this route. The Tianzhufeng route is relatively steep with few visitors, and is a hiking route often taken by outdoor enthusiasts. It features beautiful mountain scenery, including attractions such as Liyu Back, and at the starting point there is also the large-scale live performance "Chinese Mount Taishan: Grand Ceremony of Fengshan." The Taohuayu route is mostly chosen by travelers when descending the mountain. From Tianjie at the summit, take the ropeway to the mountainside, then transfer to a tour bus down to Taohuayu at the foot of the mountain. Along the way, you can enjoy the Colorful Stone Stream scenic area, where the colorful stone patterns at the bottom of the stream are quite magical. Dongyudao is also a walking hiking route, with attractions such as Qingyang Hall, Hanque Gate, and Dongtianmen along the way. Each route ultimately leads to the Daiding tourist area at the summit. Daiding features the main peak of Mount Taishan, Jade Emperor Peak, the Tianjie Scenic Area, as well as attractions such as Sun Viewing Peak, Daguan Peak, Zhanlu Terrace, Bixia Temple, and Confucius Temple. On clear days at the summit, you can gaze at the Yellow River in the distance and admire the wonder of the "Golden Belt of the Yellow River." The Houshiwu area is rich in varied pines and rocks, and there is a cableway leading to the North Heavenly Gate. Many visitors who want to watch the sunrise choose to climb Mount Taishan at night, usually setting off from the Hongmen route, and it is advisable to depart around 11 pm. This route is well lit at night, and a hike of about seven to eight hours will allow you to reach Sun Viewing Peak or Jade Emperor Peak at the summit before sunrise, which are ideal spots for watching the sunrise.

Donghai Lumengmeng Jegoland

The newly built regional cultural parent-child outdoor park in northern Jiangsu integrates art culture, educational entertainment and popular science education, and is committed to creating a fun and educational park for children of all ages. The park covers an area of 60,000 square meters, with a core amusement area of 38,000 square meters and an indoor play area of 6,000 square meters. It has 25+ group parent-child amusement facilities, more than 100 immersive experiences and play interpretations, as well as 4 large-scale amusement equipment and 7 medium-sized amusement equipment, providing children with a rich variety of entertainment options. The park uses an entertaining way to let children learn knowledge, exercise and broaden their horizons while playing. As a micro-vacation park in northern Jiangsu, it will become an ideal place for family outings, allowing children to grow up in joy and leave good memories for their childhood.

No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Shandong

Tsingtao Beer Museum

The Tsingtao Beer Museum is located at No. 56 Dengzhou Road, the birthplace of Tsingtao beer. This century-old factory, housed in a 1903 German-style industrial complex, witnesses China's beer industry journey from its infancy to prominence. As China's first beer-themed model for industrial heritage revitalization, the museum transforms weathered red-brick workshops into immersive spaces using precious early equipment like old motors, mash kettles, and boiling kettles. Visitors walking through the century-old memory corridor can touch over 30,000 artifacts from the German occupation era while overlooking the smart production lines of the "lighthouse factory" through glass walls. Through the dialogue between traditional wooden fermentation tanks and fully automated filling equipment, they decode the evolution of Chinese manufacturing from artisanal heritage to digital transformation. With the innovative concept of "living heritage + technological empowerment," the museum breaks free from the static display constraints of industrial sites. The VR brewing lab allows visitors to become brewers adjusting malt ratios, while the hop recognition system decodes the scientific secrets behind beer flavors. Personalized beer label printing customizes brews, turning taste into portable urban memories. This cultural landmark, bearing Qingdao's industrial DNA, not only showcases its benchmark value in cultural-tourism integration through honors like "national first-class museum" and "China's top 10 cultural heritage tourism cases," but also injects more sustainable vitality into the century-old factory by being selected as a "national cultural industry demonstration base." It continues to brew the city's cultural richness from industrial heritage amid the tides of time.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Jiangsu

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone

Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, also known asNiushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, it is named for its two peaks, one in the east and one in the west, which resemble the two horns of an ox's head. Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone boasts beautiful scenery and has long enjoyed the reputation of "Spring Niushou." In ancient times, it featured such Jinling scenic spots as Niushou Smoke and Mist and Zutang Temple's Resounding Tin Staff, and it also preserves many historical sites, such as the Jiangning section of the ancient fortifications where Yue Fei fought against the Jin, and the Zheng He Cultural Park. Usnisa Palace The Usnisa Palace is themed around the enshrinement of the Buddha's parietal bone relic and is divided into two parts: the large dome and the small dome, symbolizing outer offerings and inner offerings. The Usnisa Palace utilizes the original mine pit to build an underground palace, with six levels below ground and three levels above ground, appearing very solemn and magnificent. The parietal bone relic of Shakyamuni Buddha was enshrined at the Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone in October 2015. Visitors may go to the Usnisa Palace to pay homage on special Buddhist festivals. For specific times to view the relic, please call the attraction for inquiries. A thousand years of history Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone is a Buddhist sacred site. The Buddha Cave Temple, built by Sikong Xu Du in the second year of the Tianjian era of the Liang Dynasty (503 AD), was the first temple on Niushou Mountain, and Li Yu, the last ruler of the Southern Tang, renamed it Hongjue Temple. During the Tang Dynasty, Chan Master Farong, hailed as the "Bodhidharma of East China," founded the Niutou Chan School on Niushou Mountain, known in ancient times as "Jiangbiao Niutou." The founding of the Niutou Chan School served as an important bridge in the true transformation of Indian Chan into Chinese Chan! Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone - Taohua Stream Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone - Taohua Stream is located at the east entrance of Niushou Mountain Cultural Tourism Zone, with a total area of 14.87 hectares, approximately 220 mu. The peach blossoms selected are 26 varieties suitable for growing in the Nanjing area, making it a new view created by the Niushou Mountain attraction. A small stream winds down from Yinlong Lake, its water babbling, with peach trees planted on both sides. In spring, the buds gradually bloom, and a sea of flowers is intoxicating.