Golden Beach

Golden Beach

Golden Beach is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

Golden Beach is situated in the northern part of the Jiangsu Coastal Wetlands Provincial Nature Reserve, on the southern edge of the world-renowned Huang Hai Da Tan (Yellow Sea tidal flats), and to the east of Yinhuang Town, Qidong City. As one of the earliest places to witness the sunrise, it enjoys a superior geographical location and easy access. Its expansive ecological tidal flats are not only rich in resources but also possess an exceptionally pristine environment. With its fine sandy beaches, lush aquatic plants, and crystal-clear ponds, the area is alive with seabirds soaring above, set against a backdrop of blue skies, white clouds, and the sea — making it a beach scenic area with great development potential and value.

Golden Beach spans approximately 850 meters from east to west and about 1,800 meters from north to south, covering a total area of around 1.43 square kilometers. Leveraging the scenery of its golden sands and ecological wetlands, as well as the foundation of its ten-thousand-mu fishpond aquaculture and iron sand resources, the area offers eco-tourism activities such as seeing, hearing, and tasting the sea. Visitors can ride ox carts along the beach, explore the convergence point of three waters to collect shellfish (such as clams), go crabbing, gather mud snails, dig for sea cucumbers, and pick seaweed, all while enjoying the pleasure of being close to the ocean. Guests can also try their hand at sea fishing from seaside platforms, fly kites on the beach, or engage in activities like beach volleyball, beach soccer, and beach motorbiking. Alternatively, they can take advantage of the expansive water areas to go boating or sailing, cruising along the coast.

Golden Beach is located on the eastern side of Yinhuang Town, Qidong City, with a planned total area of over 2,000 acres. The scenic area borders the Yellow Sea to the east and features rare high-quality iron sand resources along the eastern coastline, as well as abundant shellfish and picturesque scenery. To the south, it neighbors Yuantuo Cape Scenic Area, Yulong Temple, and Evergrande Venice Water City, making it a beach and wetland scenic area with significant development potential and value. The area provides visitors with recreational activities such as golden beach shell collecting, sea ox cart rides, joyful fishing village experiences, beach kite flying, thrilling speedboat rides, beach motorbiking, and seafood barbecues. In its second phase, the development will include a wetland maze, seaside dining, and other entertainment and supporting services, striving to become a new highlight of coastal tourism in Jiangsu. Currently, Golden Beach has become Qidong’s first AAA-level tourist attraction.

Opening Hours

09:00 – 17:30.

Location

Golden Beach Scenic Area, Yuan Tuo Cape Tourist Resort, Qidong, Jiangsu (100 meters right after the easternmost turnoff on S336, then go straight)

Self-driving Route

From Shanghai:

Route 1: Take the Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong South → turn right and go straight (toward Yuan Tuo Cape) → turn left at the top of the Riverside Highway → turn right at the Haifang Town traffic light intersection → Golden Beach

Route 2: Take the Shanghai–Nanjing Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong East → turn right and go straight (toward Yinhuang) → turn right at the top of S336 Provincial Road → Golden Beach

From Nanjing/Yangzhou:

Route 1: Take the Nanjing–Nantong Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong North → head toward downtown → turn right at the top of S336 Provincial Road → Golden Beach

Route 2: Take the Nanjing–Nantong Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong East → turn right and go straight (toward Yinhuang) → turn right at the top of S336 Provincial Road → Golden Beach

From Suzhou/Wuxi:

Route 1: Take the Coastal Expressway (G15), cross the Sutong Bridge, take the Nantong–Qidong Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong South → turn right and go straight (toward Yuan Tuo Cape) → turn left at the top of the Riverside Highway → turn right at the Haifang Town traffic light intersection → Golden Beach

Route 2: Take the Coastal Expressway (G15), cross the Sutong Bridge, take the Nantong–Qidong Expressway (G40), exit at Qidong North → head toward downtown → turn right at the top of S336 Provincial Road → Golden Beach

Note: For travelers coming to Qidong from any direction, it is recommended to exit at G40 Qidong South or East

Address: Eastern side of Yinhuang Town, Qidong City, Nantong

Type: Seaside / Beach

Recommended Visit Duration: 3–5 hours

Phone: 0513-68958088

Opening Hours:

The beach is temporarily closed; the estimated reopening time is undecided.