Climbing Mount Kongwang in Lianyungang at six in the morning is a joyful hometown for the locals

Mount Kongwang is located in Haizhou District, Lianyungang City. As the name suggests, it was named because Confucius once climbed this mountain to look out over the East Sea. However, the mountain is not high, with an altitude of 123 meters. It is about 500m from the foot of the mountain to the top where the statue of Confucius looking at the sea is located, and it takes only half an hour to reach the summit. Along the way, there are many natural and cultural landscapes to photograph. ⬇️Hiking Route: There are two entrances to the mountain at the foot, one on the left and one on the right, converging at the top. Tourists can choose not to retrace their steps or to return the same way they came. Cultural landscapes are mostly concentrated at the entrance on the left. 📌Opening Hours of the Scenic Area: 07:30-18:00. However, you can enter the scenic area without a ticket before 7:30. I also came in after six this time, not necessarily to save on tickets, but during this period, many locals come to climb the mountain. They exercise on or at the foot of the mountain, practicing boxing, sword dancing, etc. At this time, you can really feel the spiritual and cultural life of the people of Lianyungang. ps. It was Saturday, and I also met many children climbing and frolicking on the mountain. I really feel for the children of Lianyungang, don't they sleep in on weekends? Haha! 🎫Ticket: 40 yuan per person 🅿️There is a paid parking lot in the scenic area, but there are also many free spaces on the road at the entrance. It is not a major holiday, and it is easy to find free parking.