The most 'flat' city in China, with a maximum altitude of 8.5 meters, without even a decent mountain
China has a vast territory and many mountains and rivers. Most cities have mountains, and even plain cities have some low mountains without high mountains . There are many mountains in Southwest China , Chongqing is a famous mountain city, many people like to climb mountains and enjoy the surrounding scenery in their spare time . If you want to experience the fun of mountaineering, you should choose a mountain tourist destination or a place with better scenery on the mountain. But it's not easy to really appreciate the feeling. Because there is no ground on the top of the mountain, I can only stare at the sky in a daze. However, China has a city without mountains, local people cannot experience the thrill of mountain climbing , and many elderly peoplehave never even seen a mountain in their life .
The city is located in Yancheng, the central and eastern part of Jiangsu Province, with flat terrain and abundant natural resources . It is known as the "Hometown of Fish, Rice, Oil, Salt, Sauce, Vinegar and Tea " . Yancheng is the largest prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province, with an area of 17,000 square kilometers and a population of 7.22 million. There is an ancient and young group living in this vast land - the sons and daughters of Yanfu. They have mainly grown rice for generations, but due to historical reasons, agricultural production conditions are poor and labor-intensive. The terrain is flat . Most areas are less than 5 meters above sea level, and the highest altitude is 8.5 meters. It is difficult for locals to see the mountains without going out.
Yancheng is an endless plain area. Due to the flat terrain, it is extremely beneficial to the planning and development of the city. However, with the continuous acceleration of urbanization, people's living standards have improved a lot, and the demand for transportation is also increasing. Therefore, in order to meet the increasing travel demand of the people, it is necessary to vigorously develop the transportation industry. The coastal transportation system is one of them. Yancheng is a coastal city with convenient transportation. It has a comprehensive transportation and transportation system that integrates expressways, railways, aviation and shipping. The well- connectedtransportation networkplays an important role in the development of local economy and tourism . . In this city without mountains , tourists can feel the superior planning and location advantages of a seaside city.
Yancheng is a city rich in tourism resources, rich in red- crowned cranes and elk. China Elk Park is the largest and most diverse wild elk park in the world. It has a beautiful environment, fresh air and more than 2,000 kinds of wildanimals and plants . In this wild garden, there is a place called "China's first long embankment - Sheyang Estuary Wetland Park", which is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in the southwest of Yancheng City, 15 kilometers away from the city. The total area is about 50 square kilometers. As a 5A-level scenic spot, it is mainly based on popular science education and ecological tourism , and the natural landscape is fresh and unique .
Yancheng Wetland covers a vast area, and the National Rare Bird Nature Reserve has a wide radiationrange . The key protection objects are many rare birds represented by red-crowned cranes . There are many rivers and rich biological resources, few people develop scenic spots, most of which retain the original natural scenery, attracting many tourists. Yancheng Tourist Resort is located in the north of Yancheng City, 20 kilometers away from the city, and the traffic is very convenient. The area is low-lying, dotted with lakes, and the water quality is fresh and pollution-free. There are no homestays in the scenic area , but living in the surrounding towns is also very retro.
Yancheng is known as Yancheng because of its long history of salt making, rich sea salt resources and profound cultural heritage. Today, the urban area of Yancheng has exceeded 3,000 square kilometers and the population has reached more than 5 million. In this huge and beautiful seaside city, there is a place known as "Oriental Wetland, Hometown of Cranes and Deer". Yancheng Water Street and China Haiyan Museum jointly display the long-standing Haiyan culture, allowing tourists to learn more about the historical development and customs of Yancheng.