Yuwan Scenic Area, with its green mountains and clear waters, is a place of picturesque charm that is part of the Yuntai Mountain Range of Lianyungang. This region, together with other tourist attractions including the Donglei Stone Sea and Liandao Beach, is a popular place for travelers to enjoy themselves. The simple and honest folk culture combined with the natural beauty of the landscape make Yuwan an attractive tourist destination. Yuwan Scenic Area is filled with many chances to enjoy the wonder of nature, with sites that include quiet gorges, lush forests, gurgling brooks and cascading waterfalls.
During the Qing Dynasty, this area was simply a bay for fishermen to anchor their boats and to shelter them from the wind and waves. It was not only a good harbor to fish but also a place for the bypassing ships to re-stock their supplies of grain and water. It was not until 1668 that a sudden earthquake pushed the coastline into the mountain, resulting in a piece of land jutting out of the water. That land is now Yuwan Scenic Area.
Through years of effort, the Yuwan Scenic Area has become one of the most attractive sites for tourists with its well-protected natural environment. Its waterfalls, natural ponds, caves, running springs, and much more, provide the opportunity for relaxation and entertainment. The waterfall near the Old Dragon Pool is the biggest in Jiangsu Province, with a drop that is almost 40 meters.
