Lian Island

Lian Island (Chinese: 连岛; pinyin: lián dǎo) is the largest island in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China. The island is located inside Haizhou Bay in the Yellow Sea. It is 9 km (5.6 mi) long from east to west across the island and it has an area of 7.57 km² (2.92 sq mi). 80% of the island is covered with forests. The longest sea dyke nationally (6.7 km or 4.2 mi long) connects the island with the east of the city of Lianyungang. Lian Island is the only AAAA-class seashore tourist attraction in Jiangsu. The island was formerly known as Yingyou hill.

Climate

Lian Island is on the southern edge of the temperate zone, which results in its subtropical monsoon maritime climate. With distinct seasons and pleasant weather, climates here are humid due to the influence of the sea. The average annual temperature is 14°C (57.2 Degrees Fahrenheit) with the highest average temperature in August at 26.8°C (80.24 Degrees Fahrenheit) and the lowest in January at 1.1°C. (33.98 Degrees Fahrenheit)

Throughout the year, there are approximately 223 days having an average temperature of 10°C or even higher and an average rainfall of 882.6 mm.