As the island is about to enter the peak tourist season, this local guide has put together a super comprehensive handbook for everyone, covering hand-drawn maps 🌍, attraction tickets 🎫, transportation 🚌, food 🍤, anti-scam tips ❌, and precautions ⚠️.
🧡🧡 Attractions & Transportation
❶ #Aranya Auditorium
- Taxi from Beidaihe Station: ~¥70
- Taxi from Qinhuangdao Station: ~¥120
- Taxi from Beidaihe Airport: ~¥100
- By bus: Take No. 809 to Rongsheng Health Valley, then walk 2km
❷ #Cat's Sky City
- Taxi from Aranya: ~¥30
- Taxi from Beidaihe: ~¥30
- By bus: Take No. 802 from Beidaihe Railway Station to Cote d'Azur Station, then walk 240m
❸ #Qinhuangdao Xigang Garden
- By bus: Take No. 8 to the entrance of Xigang Garden
❹ #Tiannu Town
- By bus: Take No. 812 to Tiannu Town
- On-site options: Small trains, minibuses, and cable cars are available. Tent rental: ¥50 for 3 hours
❺ #Tiger Stone Sea Park
- By bus: Take No. 22 to Tiger Stone Park, then walk 700m
- Taxi from Beidaihe Station: ~¥20
- Taxi from Qinhuangdao Station: ~¥35
❻ #Beidaihe ARCADIA Haihai Resort
- By bus: Take No. 809 from Beidaihe Railway Station
- Taxi from Beidaihe: ~¥80
❼ #Daiheyuan
- By bus: Take No. 22 from Beidaihe Station to Daiheyuan
❽ #Dove Nest Park
- By bus: Take No. 34 to Pigeon Nest Station
❾ #Biluo Tower
- By bus: Take No. 15 to Tourism Wharf Station, then walk 1.2km
❶⓿ #Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park
- By bus: Take No. 34 to Safari Park Station, then walk 50m
🧡🧡 Pros & Cons of Each Beach
🌊 Laolongtou Beach
- Location: Shanhaiguan (requires a ticket)
- Highlights: Where the Ming Great Wall meets the sea, ideal for traveling with parents
- Note: Less popular among young travelers
🌊 Dongshan Bathing Beach
- Highlights: Frequented by locals, fewer tourists, close to Xigang Garden
- Note: Limited facilities; many local restaurants nearby
🌊 Jinmeng Bay Bathing Beach
- Highlights: Popular with locals, blue plank road is great for photos, close to Qinhuang Alley (perfect for post-beach dinners)
🌊 Qianshui Bay Bathing Beach
- Highlights: Shallow waters, ideal for families with kids; located on Binhai Avenue, opposite the Wildlife Park
🌊 Tiger Stone Park
- Highlights: Most famous beach in Qinhuangdao, soft sieved sand
- Note: Crowded in summer (peak season)
Need to relax after a busy day? Head to #QinSPA (Courtyard Villa Store) 💆🏻♀️! Enjoy a spa, soak in a Japanese hot spring, and savor Chinese afternoon tea—it’s amazing~
🧡🧡 Food Recommendations
🥘 Gold Coast (near Aranya)
- ❶ Dolphin Bay Seafood Food Stall
- ❷ Huayuan Small Seafood Restaurant
- ❸ Qinhuang Three Fishermen Steamed Seafood
🥘 Beidaihe
- ❶ #Meet the Sea Steamed Seafood Restaurant (Seafood Buffet)
- ❷ #Shangzuo Common People Restaurant (Home Cooking)
- ❸ #Shaanxi Lei Roujiamo Noodles (Authentic Roujiamo)
- ❹ #Pinhai Steamed Fresh (Laohushi Store) (Temporarily closed)
- ❺ #Qingshan Hotel (Heishi Road)
- ❻ #Jinpinxuan Steamed Seafood Restaurant (Liuzhuang Night Market Store)
- ❼ #Tongde Roast Duck Restaurant (Seafood options)
🥘 Harbour District
- ❶ Qinhuang Alley (check the guide on Baozi’s homepage for details!)
- ❷ #Weiqingchunchuan Bar
- ❸ #Seafood House (Ganhai Tribe Store)
- ❹ #Daobangzi Roast Beef
- ❺ #Juyi Smoked Sauce Bistro
- ❻ #Western Elements Western Restaurant
- ❼ #Folk Kitchen (West Port Garden Gate)
🥘 Shanhaiguan
- ❶ Our Dumplings
- ❷ #Lin Family Old Restaurant (Lin Family Old Courtyard)
- ❸ #Qinghe Hun Pot (Shanhaiguan specialty)
- ❹ #Prince Pot (Shanhaiguan Store)
- ❺ #Four Baozi (Gucheng Street Store)
- ❻ #Changpinxuan Hotpot
🧡🧡 Accommodation Recommendations
🏨 Beidaihe
- #Aranya Puran Hotel
- #Beidaihe Arcadia Coastal Resort Hotel
- #Qinhuangdao Chanxiang Courtyard
- #Beidaihe Dongjing Road Hotel
🏨 Haigang District
- #Qinhuangdao Xiangxihai Yaduo Hotel
- #Qinhuangdao Shangri-La Hotel
Note: Prices fluctuate with the season and are for reference only.
Enjoy your trip to Qinhuangdao—may it be filled with sun, sea, and delicious food! 🌊🍤