You imagined a coastal city with azure waters, blue skies, waves, yachts, and vast sandy beaches, right? Sorry, the coastal cities of Jiangsu have nothing but blue skies.

As a coastal province, Jiangsu does feel a bit unlike a typical coastal city. But it's precisely because it's different from most coastal cities that it has its own unique charm. Jiangsu's coastline includes three cities: Nantong, Yancheng, and Rudong. Rudong has a blue sea, but it's almost reached Shandong. The remaining 400 kilometers of coastline are all mudflats!

However, in Yuedai City, administered by Yancheng, there is a mudflat that has become a favorite spot for tourists, attracting thousands of people from all over to visit every day. And this mudflat is even vying to be a 4A scenic area this year. What exactly is its appeal that makes people want to come and visit again?

The exhilarating surge of the sea

Some tourists come early just to watch the tide. When the tide rises, huge waves, carrying muddy water, emit a booming 'whoosh' sound as they rush towards the coast, like tens of thousands of fierce beasts advancing together. A sea breeze blows in your face, carrying salty air that makes you gasp for breath. In the distance, small fishing boats struggle on the sea. This murky wave is like a vigorous, powerful man, full of tremendous masculinity and momentum. Many people go to Jiuhou Waterfall, perhaps to appreciate this power and momentum. But this mudflat is different, it can make you feel exhilarated.

The serene landscapes that inspire imagination

When the tide gradually recedes, this mudflat is covered with shallow puddles, clear and cute. You can barefoot on the yellow sand layered over countless years, letting small fish, shrimp, and crabs swim around your feet. Without the roar of the waves, everything is so quiet, a few seabirds circle overhead. Blue sky, quiet water, cool sea breeze, put on headphones and play a heavenly melody in the air, allowing you to be immersed in tranquility and relaxation.

It's the best place for family trips

You see a little boy holding a small bucket in one hand and a small shovel in the other, bending over to seriously dig for seashells. Don't you feel a special happiness?

Men take their beautiful wives out for a photo shoot, and elderly grandparents hold hands and walk across small puddles, laughing cheerfully. This mudflat is the most beautiful family playground after the tide recedes, satisfying the travel needs of people of all ages and genders.

Get to know and love nature

Eat authentic seafood

Local fishermen or farmers set up simple stoves on the seawall and cook the most authentic clams with pork, dried tofu, steamed big yellow fish, etc. If you still feel that the food is not enough, you can go to the nearby town to buy a variety of seafood.A few suggestionsThis mudflat has a simple name –

Tiezi Niu Mo

Maybe you haven't heard of it before, but you will definitely want to bring your whole family back for another trip after visiting it once.

As for location, the Tiezi Niu Mo scenic area is located 50 kilometers east of Yancheng City, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province. You can drive along 333 Provincial Road to reach the Tiezi Niu Mo scenic area. From Nantong or Yancheng, you can reach Tiezi Niu Mo scenic area by driving along the Jiangsu's most beautiful highway – Linhai Highway, at the intersection of 333 Provincial Road and the east bound direction.