[Lian Island, Jiangsu's hidden "Little Maldives"!]

🏝️ **Beach on your left, reefs on your right!** Splash around at Dasha Bay, search for seashells at Suma Bay, unlock double the fun! 🌉 **A drive across the seawall is super relaxing!** A 6.7 km ocean road with endless blue outside the window! 🦞 **Fresh seafood from the market, cooked to order!** Mantis shrimp bigger than your hand, swimming crabs so fresh they'll make your eyebrows fall off! 📸 **Tons of Instagrammable spots!** Peacock Garden reefs, seaside boardwalk... every shot is an Instagram-worthy masterpiece! 🌅 **A must-see at dusk!** Catch an orange-hued sunset over the sea at Xilian Island Fishing Village~ 🎣 **Hidden gem:** Go fishing with the local fishermen and have your catch for dinner! 🔥 **"No need to go to Sanya! A treasure island accessible by high-speed rail from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai!"** 🚗[Transportation Guide]** 📍Location: Lianyungang District, Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. Take the high-speed rail to Lianyungang Station, then a 30-minute taxi ride. 🚌Scenic bus: Take Tourist Bus No. 3/No. 6 directly to the Lian Island Tourist Center. 🚗Driving is even better: Navigate to Lian Island Scenic Area, parking fee is CNY 10/day. **🏖️[Must-See Attractions]** 1️⃣ **Dasha Bay** - Lian Island's main beach, swimming/beach motorcycles/water sports all in one place - 📸Photo spots: beach swings, heart-shaped sculptures 2️⃣ **Suma Bay** - Beautiful scenery with fewer crowds! Seashell beach + hidden reefs, the first choice for kids to explore the tidal flats. - 🦚Hidden surprise: Peacock Southeast Flying performance at 3pm. 3️⃣ **Seawall** - 6.7 km ocean road, driving/cycling feels like being in a scene from *Spirited Away*. 4️⃣ **Xilian Island Fishing Village** - The perfect spot for sunset views! Fishing boats, lighthouses, and seafood stalls create a lively atmosphere. **🍤[Food Recommendations]** 🦀 **Seafood Lover's Paradise** ✔️ Xilian Island Seafood Market: Choose your own mantis shrimp/swimming crabs/oysters, and have them cooked at a nearby restaurant (processing fee CNY 10-20). ✔️ Must-try: Garlic vermicelli scallops, spicy stir-fried razor clams, seafood dumpling soup. 🍢 Snack check-in: Lianyungang small fish pancakes, *liangfen* (jelly noodles). **🏨[Accommodation Recommendations]** ✅Hotel Location Right next to Lian Island Scenic Area and Yuntai Mountain. Super close to the beach, just steps away from the sea🌊. Lots of great food options nearby, you can't go wrong. . ✅Hotel Design Sea-view floor-to-ceiling windows with great views and natural light. Separate dry and wet areas in the bathroom, perfect for those who value cleanliness. Spotless bathroom countertops. Daily cleaning service provided. . 📍Address: Lianyungang - Lianyun District 🔸 Budget-friendly: Choose a homestay in Lian Island Town, around CNY 100+ per person, within walking distance to the beach. 🔸 Resort-style: Sea-view hotels near Dasha Bay, wake up to ocean views. **💡[Tips to Avoid Pitfalls]** ⚠️ Avoid holidays! Crowds double on summer weekends. ⚠️ Scenic sightseeing bus CNY 20/person (recommended, walking is exhausting). ⚠️ Check the tide table in advance for tide pooling, tools can be rented on-site.