Jiangsu China Milu Park is located on Milu Avenue, Caomiao Town, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province
Here is the travel introduction for Jiangsu China Milu Park:
Ticket Information
- Full ticket: 50 RMB per ticket, 45 RMB per person if purchased one day in advance.
- Half ticket: Half-price discount is available for minors aged 6 (not including 6) to 18 (including 18), seniors aged 60-69, full-time students, low-income households, and those in extreme poverty with valid certificates.
- Free admission: Children aged 6 and under or under 1.4 meters in height; disabled persons, seniors aged 70 and above; active military personnel and veterans with valid certificates.
Basic Overview
- Location: Located in Dafeng District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, situated on the Yellow Sea tidal flats formed by the alluvial deposits of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, bordering the Yellow Sea to the east and adjacent to Dongtai City to the south.
- Status: The only national 5A-level tourist attraction in China themed around Milu culture, it has established the world's largest Milu reserve, the largest wild Milu population, and the largest Milu gene bank.
Main Attractions and Scenery
- Wetland Ecological Area
- Pier No. 1: The starting point for boat tours, where visitors can view Milu from the water, passing through multiple scenic spots including Beihu Lake, Luming Bridge, and Guilu Pavilion, with a total route length of 3,500 meters.
- Jintan Luming: The Milu living area, covering about 4.67 square kilometers. In winter, Milu are fed by staff, and in summer, visitors can see egrets living alongside the Milu.
- Milu Viewing Area
- Deer Viewing Platform: Modeled after the Deer Viewing Platform in southern Beijing, it has 39 steps and is divided into three parts: introduction and population expansion, behavior reshaping, and wild release. It is a great place for close observation of Milu.
- Fengshen Tower: A 39-meter-high, eight-story brick and wood Chinese-style pagoda built to commemorate the 39 Milu gifted by the UK in 1986. The fifth floor was once used as a water storage layer and houses a rare edition of "Fengshen Bang" (Investiture of the Gods).
- Taigong Pavilion: A pavilion with four sides and four corners, each corner featuring an upward-curving eave. Inside is a sculpture of Jiang Ziya wielding a divine whip to control the Milu.
- Immortal Bridge: The origin of the saying "Jiang Taigong fishing—willing ones take the bait," where visitors can experience the mythical scene of the immortal fishing.
- Milu Culture Area: A park themed around Milu culture, with the character "Milu" carved in different fonts at intervals, showcasing the rich cultural connotations of Milu.
Transportation Guide
- Self-driving: About 1 hour from Yancheng city center, navigate to "China Milu Park." Parking is free (5 RMB/4 hours for blue-plate vehicles).
- High-speed rail: Arrive at Yancheng Dafeng Station, about a 40-minute taxi ride costing around 60 RMB.
- Bus: Take the "Yanfeng Special Line" from Yancheng Bus Station to Dafeng, then transfer to the Milu Park special line. Departure times are 7:00, 9:30, and 13:30.
Park Activities
- Deer King Competition: Held every spring, where male deer fight with their antlers to compete for the title of Deer King, creating a spectacular scene.
- Science Education Activities: The park has a science education base that introduces visitors to the Milu’s living habits and conservation status through explanations and displays, promoting ecological protection education.
Surrounding Facilities
- Accommodation: Milu Resort prices range from 300-500 RMB per night, with deer visible from the window, including a gym and KTV, within walking distance to the park; Gangbo Luyuan Hotel is located inside the park with a quiet environment; hotels in Dafeng city center cost 150-250 RMB per night and offer good value.
- Dining: The park has a Milu-themed restaurant with an average cost of 30 RMB per person, recommending Dafeng fish soup noodles; within a 15-minute drive, you can enjoy "Dafeng seafood noodles" or "shrimp potstickers."