Beidaihe - The sunset that heals everything
đăBeidaihe Walking GuideăThree days and two nights to fully enjoy the romantic blast of Bohai Bay! Includes anti-scam tipsđ
đăItinerary Overviewă
Day 1: Chase the orange sea sunrise â Seafood market blind box â Romantic strike on the sea cable car â Beach disco until dawn
Day 2: Wetland birdwatching â Petting cute animals at the wildlife park â Free night party on Fishing Island â Biluota bonfire party
Day 3: Cycling along the coastal road â Carb explosion in Qinhuang Alley â Big shopping spree for Yang sausage and ham souvenirs
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ăThe right way to enjoy the sunriseă
1. Pigeon Nest Park (Ticket 25 RMB, group purchase 22 RMB)
- Rush to the east gate at 4:30 AM! Remember to bring slippers to climb the stone slabs, youâll catch plenty of little crabsđŚ! Donât buy rain boots from the aunties at the gate, holey shoes are more slip-resistant!
- The wetland boardwalk inside the park is perfect for photos, you can feed the seagulls with breadđď¸, instantly capturing shots like National Geographic!
- Sunrise time in June is about 4:40 AM, check the weather in advance; rainy days might bring a surprise âorange seaâ rainbowđ!
2. Anaya Chapel (Reservation required)
- Book one week in advance on the official app! Pure white architecture with the orange sea sunrise, listen to the waves flipping pages in the Lonely Library, photos come with a built-in premium filterđ¸!
- Hidden activity: In the early morning, hunt for sea treasures on the rocky beach beside the chapel; if lucky, you can find small sea snails and shellsđ!
đŚăSeafood anti-scam guideă
1. Shitang Road Market
- Turn right at the entrance to the second row âWangâs Seafoodâ for the most honest deals! Choose mantis shrimp by piece, pick crabs with full bellies, and remember to say âpriced by portionâ!
- Processing fee is 15 RMB per portion; recommended dishes are steamed mantis shrimp and spicy stir-fried clams. Next door âOld Liâs Processingâ has the best cookingđĽ!
- Avoid: Donât buy âset mealsâ from mobile vendors, they might shortchange you!
2. Local secret spots
- Ye Cunli Dumplings: Thin-skinned, big-filling mantis shrimp dumplings that burst with juice! Around 60 RMB per person, youâll be stuffed!
- Seafood Eight Bowls: Iron plate crab + Bohai big crab platter with secret garlic sauce, so fresh your eyebrows will fall off!
- Qinhuang Alley: 10 RMB for 3 skewers of grilled squid, pan-fried menzi (garlic sauce is amazing), Yang sausage and ham sausage, carb happiness overload!
đ¨ăBest value accommodationă
1. Around Pigeon Nest Park
- Pigeon Nest Sanatorium (group purchase 180 RMB): 5-minute walk to the beach, open your window in the morning to see the sunriseđ!
- Biluota Seaview Hotel (seaview room 300 RMB): Blue and white Santorini style, teleport directly to the beach disco at night!
2. Near Liuzhuang Night Market
- Summer Solstice Family Resort (4.6 rating): Private pool and hot springs, childrenâs playground + sand digging tools all included, top choice for families with kids!
- Sea Swallow Inn (150 RMB): Family rooms with terrace, 3-minute walk to the night market, one-stop for skewers and beer!
3. High-end resort options
- Anaya Community Homestay (1500 RMB+): Full of design sense, private beach + art exhibitions, perfect for artsy youth check-ins!
- Azure Coast Lanshe Homestay (800 RMB): Detached villa with sea view terrace, free surfboard rental, paradise for surfers!
đăTransportation anti-scam guideă
1. From airport/high-speed rail station to downtown
- Beidaihe Station: Taxi 20 RMB to Laohushi Park, or take bus No. 5 (2 RMB, 1 hour).
- Qinhuangdao Airport: Airport shuttle bus 30 RMB direct to the seaside, taxi about 140 RMB.
2. Getting around the city
- Rent an electric scooter (60 RMB/day): Recommended âXiaomu Home,â great for island cycling! Record a full video of the scooter when picking up to avoid disputes over scratches.
- Bus No. 34: Connects Pigeon Nest, Wildlife Park, Qinhuang Alley, 2 RMB to visit all core spots!
- Avoid: Refuse beach motorcycles (charged by the minute, 3 times more expensive than taxis!), Didi is more regulated than taxis.
đĄăMust-try popular attractionsă
1. Xianluo Island Cross-sea Cable Car (Ticket 45 RMB)
- The only 1,000-meter sea cable car in the country! Sit in the gondola watching waves crash, recommended to go on cloudy days for sun protection without missing the viewđ¤ď¸!
- The island has a popular cloud swing, swinging there you can capture stunning coastline photos, remember to wear a light-colored dress!
2. Fishing Island Free Night Party (June 4-19)
- Share on Moments to get free tickets! Night boat tour to the island â National trend xianxia street NPC interaction â Hobbit non-powered amusement park â Starry sky Ferris wheel, open until 9 PM!
- Note: Limited to 3,000 tickets daily, book one day in advance, enter at 5 PM with ID verification!
3. Biluota Bar Park (Night ticket 148 RMB)
- Buying night tickets after 4 PM is the best deal! Blue and white Santorini style + beach disco, shoot sunset silhouettes at dusk, watch bonfire party at nightđĽ!
- New in 2025: âDeep Sea Chapelâ and âSea¡Mirror Realmâ check-in spots, guaranteed to blow up your social feed!
đăPractical survival tipsă
1. Sun protection gear
- SPF50+ sunscreen (focus on behind ears!) + wide-brimmed woven hat + cooling face mask, UV index at the beach is off the chartsđ!
- Diving socks are a must! Shallow bay has many reefs, perfect for foot protection!
2. Sea treasure hunting tips
- Best time: 1 hour before low tide (download âGlobal Tideâ app).
- Tools: Buy plastic shovels + small buckets for 10 RMB at the night market, donât buy overpriced gear at scenic spots!
- Shallow Bay: Most dog shrimp and moon clams, many crabs on the rocky beach west of Pigeon Nest Park!
3. Anti-scam guide
- Beach umbrellas: Ask if thereâs a fee before sitting (usually 50 RMB/hour)!
- Seafood stalls: Small local restaurants are more honest, 80 RMB per person to eat to your heartâs content, avoid high-priced shops near Laohushi!
- Rental traps: Record a full video of the electric scooter before renting, refuse âone-priceâ deals, use Didi for transparency.
đăMust-buy souvenirsă
- Yang sausage and ham sausage: Beidaihe century-old brand, firm meat texture, vacuum packed for easy carrying!
- Hui Ji mung bean cake: Shanhaiguan intangible cultural heritage snack, cool and refreshing, perfect with green tea!
- Shell wind chimes: 10 RMB for 3 at Shitang Road Market, choose conch shapes for the clearest sound!
đĄăHidden activitiesă
- Xigang Garden: Railway flower sea + vintage pier, perfect for Japanese-style photos, free entry!
- Jinmeng Bay: Bring shrimp sticks to summon seagull flocks, chase pink-purple sunset clouds at dusk, romantically breathtaking!
- Lianfeng Mountain Park: Hike to overlook the whole Beidaihe panorama, ticket 25 RMB, fewer people and fresh air in the early morning!
đăJune exclusive benefitsă
- Fishing Island free night trial (last day June 19): Share on Moments to get tickets, donât miss the night party!
- ILCA Asian Sailing Championship (June 3-8): Watch the race at the Azure Coast, feel the speed and passion!
This summer, come to Beidaihe for a romantic date with the sea! đđ
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