First, a note on which Lianshan
"Lianshan" is a name shared by several places in China, so the first practical step is to confirm which one you are visiting. The best-documented for transport purposes is Lianshan in Liuhe District, Nanjing, and the guidance below is grounded in what is known about that location and about travelling in Chinese cities generally. If your destination is one of the other Lianshan places, the broad principles will still apply, but the specific local services will differ.
Getting around the area
Lianshan in Liuhe District is a rural, outlying spot rather than a dense urban district, so you should plan your movements around a small number of bus services and be prepared for long walks between stops and your actual destination. The nearest bus stop to Lianshan is at Pingshan Forest Farm, and it is a substantial walk from there to the site itself, so allow generous time and wear comfortable shoes.
Nearby landmarks that help you orient yourself include the Nanjing Liuhe Pingshan Forest Farm, Lianshan Prairie, the S353/Mayu Line intersection, the G25/Ninglian Expressway intersection, the G205/Nanjing Ring Road intersection, and Tang Tower Reservoir. The surrounding settlements of Zhucheng, Zhucheng West, Luyanzi and Xinzhuang are also useful reference points when reading signs or asking directions.
Rail, metro and tram
Nanjing's public transport system as a whole includes buses, metro, light rail and even a cable car, operated by Nanjing Bus, Nanjing Metro and Nanjing Tram. However, the source material does not identify a metro, light rail or tram station serving Lianshan itself. Treat the rail network as your way of reaching the wider Liuhe/Nanjing area, and expect to finish the journey by bus or taxi rather than assuming a train or metro will take you all the way.
Buses and public transport
The key service for Lianshan is bus Route 631, which runs to and from Dasheng Bus Station. Dasheng is therefore your practical interchange point: connect there from longer-distance services and switch to Route 631 for the final leg. Because this is a single, specific route serving a rural area, check departure times locally and do not count on frequent late-night service.
For paying fares across Chinese cities, the China T-union (交通联合) system is the most useful tool for a visitor. It is a national public transport card interoperability scheme led by the Ministry of Transport, and a card or mobile version bearing the China T-union logo can be used on buses, taxis, rail transit and ferries in participating cities. You can obtain a physical card at local transport card service centres, or a virtual card through smartphone wallets and apps such as Apple, Huawei and Xiaomi, as well as city issuing-agency apps. Recharge at local points or through the issuing app.
- Look for the China T-union logo on readers and ticket gates before tapping.
- Keep a sufficient balance on the card, since fares are deducted at local ticket prices.
- Be aware that discounts and preferential policies outside the card's home region are set by the local government, so you may not get the same savings as local residents.
- Some cards cannot be recharged offline outside their home city, though online top-ups are often possible.
- Some social security cards carrying the China T-union logo, with the transport function activated, can also be used.
Taxis and ride-hailing
Cruising taxis form part of the transport landscape covered by the China T-union system, and a T-union card can be used for taxi fares where accepted. In a rural location like this, taxis are unlikely to be cruising for fares, so the practical approach is to arrange a ride in advance or ask your hotel or the bus station to call one. Ride-hailing apps are widely used across Chinese cities and are a sensible backup for the final leg to Lianshan, but availability in outlying areas can be limited, so have a fallback plan.
Walking
Walking is an unavoidable part of visiting this Lianshan: the nearest bus stop is roughly a fifty-minute walk from the site. Plan for this in your schedule, carry water, and avoid arriving late in the day when you would be walking back in fading light. The rural setting means paths may be uneven and signage sparse, so a downloaded offline map is worth having.
Getting in from the airport
The source material does not describe an airport serving Lianshan or a direct airport transfer. In practice, you would fly into the airport serving Nanjing and then continue by the city's public transport network or by taxi toward Liuhe District, finishing with bus Route 631 from Dasheng Bus Station or a taxi for the last stretch. Confirm the current airport-to-city connections locally when you arrive, and allow extra time for the multi-leg journey out to this rural area.