Lianyungang: A City of Innovation, Openness and Myth

2026-10-15

Lianyungang, a city in China’s Jiangsu province, is where industrial ambition meets the legendary world of the Monkey King, bringing together avision for the future and a rich cultural heritage.

Its advanced petrochemical industry and smart urban services reflect the city’s commitment to high-quality green development, while a conversation with the mayor offered international journalists insight into Lianyungang’s ambitions for openness and global cooperation. At Huaguoshan, the legendary home of Sun Wukong from Journey to the West, the city’s distinctive blend of mythology and natural beauty came to life.

For journalists, Lianyungang offered a chance to discover the ambitions driving its development and the cultural traditions that define it, bringing a more vivid picture of this coastal city to audiences back home.

Source: “Home of Journalists” Facebook