When we think of cities in China, we quickly think of developed cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, etc. Normally, the scenery of each city is diverse, with plains, lakes, and mountains, so many cities have also become the choice of travel for everyone.
However, there is such a city on the mainland, and it has no mountains! Yes, this city is the only city in China that does not have mountains. The average elevation is incredibly low at 5 meters, and the highest point is only about 8.5 meters above sea level. Do you know where it is?
This city without mountains is Yancheng, the largest prefecture-level city in Jiangsu Province.
Yancheng is also one of the lowest places in China and the world. Here, climbing mountains has become a luxury. However, the local residents live on such a flat land, but they have a wide field of vision, beautiful scenery, and are very happy.
Two days ago, I traveled to Yancheng and walked into this unique water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Yancheng is very large, with a total area of 17,000 square kilometers, with a sea area of 19,000 square kilometers and a coastline of 582 kilometers. Although Yancheng is near the sea, the people of Yancheng cannot see the sea, they can only see the tidal flats, and the wetlands along the tidal flats account for one-seventh of the country.
Yancheng has a deep history and culture, and was once an important salt-producing center, and was the source of the long-standing salt culture in the lower reaches of the Huai River and the Yellow Sea. In the first year of the Tang calendar, the ancient Kuanchang River began to be excavated, and the whole line was dug through in the third year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty, a total of 180 kilometers long, and Fan Zhongyan and Yan Shu had been salt officials here.
Although Yancheng does not have towering peaks, it has a unique charm and development potential. According to 2022 statistics, Yancheng's GDP has reached 707.98 billion yuan, making it an economically prosperous city.
The day of Yancheng people starts with egg cakes and fish noodle soup. The egg cake is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, rolled with lettuce and chicken cutlets, and eating it once becomes an obsession for a lifetime. If egg cakes can be found everywhere, then fish noodle soup is a specialty of Yancheng. The fish soup made with fried crucian carp, eel, and pork bone broth, with handmade white knife cut noodles, is a mouthful of soup in one mouthful, and this taste, "eat a bowl, think about it for three years".
Yancheng has not only risen economically, but its scenery is also intoxicating. There are many attractions worth visiting, such as the Big Bronze Horse, Yancheng Museum, Oufenghua Street, Xixi Ancient Town, etc. Among them, Xixi Ancient Town is a famous tourist attraction, not only a famous historical and cultural town, but also the place where the story of the Seven Fairies of Dong Yong took place, attracting countless tourists to explore the truth of the legend.
For tourists who want to choose a peaceful and beautiful destination during the May Day holiday, Yancheng is definitely a good choice. Here, you can feel the purity and tranquility of nature and experience a different urban style. Without the need to climb mountains or feel the challenges of high altitude, Yancheng offers visitors a unique travel experience with its unique charm and rich cultural heritage.
During this May Day holiday, you might as well put down your busy work, bring your family or friends, and come to Yancheng, the only city in China without mountains, to experience its unique charm. Whether it's tasting local food, visiting places of interest, or feeling the tranquility and comfort of flat land, Yancheng can bring you an enjoyable travel experience. Let's relax together, enjoy the gift of nature, and feel the charm of this unique city of Yancheng!