Sucheng Town

This town, about fifteen kilometers to the southeast of Lianyungang, is said to have been built under the order of Emperor Li Shimin (599-649) of the Tang Dynasty when he made an expedition to east China. The town lies on a small plain rimmed with mountains which are studded with waterfalls, old trees, and strangely shaped peaks which can be reached by road. There is a reservoir at the foot of the mountains. Among the famous scenic spots are Boat Hill Cascade (Chuanshanfeipu), Rock Gate (Shimen), and the Crouching Dragon Pine (Wolongsong).