Dongying City Three Days Two Nights Travel Guide

Suitable for: Families with children, nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, cultural experiencers Trip Highlights ✅ Spectacular Yellow River Estuary — Witness the magnificent "yellow and blue convergence" scenery ✅ Asia's Largest Wetland — Birdwatching, reed appreciation, and experiencing ecological beauty ✅ Petroleum Culture Experience — Visit Shengli Oilfield and learn about the history of oil extraction ✅ Seafood Feast — Taste Yellow River Estuary hairy crabs and seafood hotpot Itinerary Day 1: Yellow River Estuary + Wetland Ecotour Morning: Arrive in Dongying & Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area Transportation: Recommended self-driving or high-speed train to Dongying South Station, then taxi to the scenic area (about 1 hour) Tickets: Yellow River Estuary Ecotourism Area (Peak season 90 RMB/person, includes sightseeing bus) Key Attractions: Yuanwang Tower: Overlook the Yellow River Estuary "yellow and blue convergence" wonder (best on clear days) Wetland Boardwalk: Stroll along the wooden walkway, admire reed marshes and wild birds (red-crowned cranes, oriental white storks, etc.) Bird Museum (free): Learn about wetland ecology Noon: Lunch (budget 80 RMB/person) Recommended: Yellow River Estuary Fisherman’s Home, taste Yellow River Estuary hairy crab, hairtail fish, and swimming crab Afternoon: Red Beach Wetland & Tide Pooling (optional) Red Beach Wetland Coastal Park (free): A "red carpet" of red seepweed, perfect for photos Tide Pooling Experience (e.g., Jin Niwan): Dig clams, catch crabs (check tide times) Evening: Stay at a hotel in Dongying city Accommodation recommendation: Dongying Blue Sea Yuhua Hotel (about 400 RMB/night) or budget hotel (200 RMB/night) Dinner (budget 100 RMB/person): City seafood restaurant, recommended seafood hotpot Day 2: Petroleum Culture + Sunzi Cultural Park Morning: Shengli Oilfield Science and Technology Exhibition Center & Hua No. 8 Well Shengli Oilfield Science and Technology Exhibition Center (free): Learn about the development history of China’s petroleum industry Hua No. 8 Well (the first discovery well of Shengli Oilfield): Iconic petroleum industry site Noon: Lunch (budget 60 RMB/person) Recommended: Dongying specialty noodles (such as Lijin pan-fried buns, Guangrao braised donkey meat) Afternoon: Sunzi Cultural Park Tickets: 80 RMB/person (includes Saint of War Palace, Weapon Museum, etc.) Key Attractions: Learn about the culture of "The Art of War" and experience ancient warfare scenes Suitable for family interaction, with VR war games and ancient war chariots Evening: Night tour of Qingfeng Lake / Wanda Plaza Qingfeng Lake Park (free): Night light show, ideal for a stroll Wanda Plaza: One-stop shopping, dining, and entertainment Day 3: Guangrao County (Sunwu Lake / Ancient Car Museum) + Return Morning: Guangrao Ancient Car Museum Tickets: 40 RMB/person Highlights: China’s earliest ancient carriage and horse site, learn about ancient carriage culture Noon: Lunch (budget 60 RMB/person) Recommended: Guangrao braised donkey meat (local specialty) Afternoon: Return trip You can purchase Yellow River Estuary specialties (hairy crabs, shrimp paste, winter jujubes, etc.) Budget Reference (for 2 people) Item Cost (2 people) Transportation (high-speed train + taxi) 600 RMB Accommodation (2 nights comfortable) 800 RMB Tickets (Yellow River Estuary + Sunzi Park + Ancient Car Museum) 420 RMB Meals (5 main meals + 2 breakfasts) 800 RMB Total 2620 RMB Upgraded accommodation (five-star hotel) Private car tour (about 500 RMB/day) Purchase specialties (hairy crab gift box about 200 RMB/box) Travel Tips Best season: September to November (Yellow River Estuary hairy crabs are plump, Red Beach Wetland is most beautiful) Transportation advice: Dongying attractions are scattered, self-driving is more convenient, or hire a private car Photography advice: Yellow River Estuary requires sunny weather for shooting, drone aerial photography is more spectacular Tide pooling note: Check tide times, bring tools (small bucket, shovel) Wishing you a wonderful experience of Yellow River culture and wetland ecology in Dongying!