What experiences should you not miss when visiting Yutian Qilihai?

1. 📋Basic Information
·Address: Binhai New Avenue, Beidaihe New District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province ·Opening hours: Open all day (some attractions or entertainment projects have separate time limits)
.Tickets: Free (some internal experience items are subject to additional charges) ·Suggested play time: 1-2 days
2. 🚗Transportation Guide
Self-driving:
From Beijing, take the Beijing-Harbin Expressway (G1) → Beidaihe Exit → Binhai New Avenue, the entire journey takes about 3 hours. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, which is convenient for parking. Public transportation:
Take bus No. 802 from downtown Qinhuangdao and get off at the "Yutian Qilihai" stop.
It takes about 30 minutes to get to Beidaihe Railway Station by taxi (about 50 yuan).
3. 🏞️Must-see attractions & experiences
1. Qilihai Wetland Park
A rare lagoon wetland in North China, where you can see migratory birds, reed marshes and natural ecological landscapes, suitable for photography and hiking. Recommended activities: Walking on the wooden plank road, bird watching (best in spring and autumn), and visiting the wetland science museum.
2. Fishing Town
The antique buildings integrate fishing culture, with specialty shops, seafood restaurants and handicraft shops, and light shows and performances at night.
Recommended experience: Taste freshly caught seafood and watch the iron flower performance (in the evening in summer).
3. Xingguang Island Family Paradise
Suitable for family travel, with children's amusement facilities, cute pet interactions and small water projects.
4. Coastal leisure area
The beach is fine and you can camp, ride a bike or experience beach motorcycles. Water recreational activities (such as kayaking and sailing) are available in summer.
5. Night Tour
There are fireworks shows, drone performances and immersive theater performances at night during the summer (please check the performance time in advance).
4. 🍤 Food Recommendations
Must-try features:
·Charcoal grilled seafood·Beidaihe Yangchangzi ham·Fisherman's braised pancake·Recommended restaurants:
· Yutian Seafood Food Stall (within the scenic area, transparent prices) · Qilihai Fisherman’s House (frequented by locals, high cost-effectiveness)
5. Accommodation suggestions
1. High-end vacation:
·Yutian Resort Hotel (within the scenic area, including hot springs and private beaches) ·Arcadia Seaside Hotel (10 minutes’ drive, five-star facilities).
2. Cost-effective choice:
Qilihai B&B cluster (fisherman's courtyard, 100-200 yuan per person).
six,! ️Precautions
1. Season selection:
The best tourist season is from May to October. You can go to the sea in July and August but there are more tourists. September has fewer people and beautiful autumn scenery.
2. Sun protection and mosquito protection:
There are many mosquitoes in the wetland area, so it is recommended to bring mosquito repellent; the ultraviolet rays at the seaside are strong, so you need to take sun protection.
3. Environmental protection tips:
The wetland ecosystem is fragile. Do not discard garbage or disturb birds at will.
7. 🛵Nearby joint tours
Gold Coast (15 minutes by car): sandboarding and sand sculpture art. Aranya (30 minutes by car): Lonely Library, Aranya Auditorium (reservation required).
Summary: Yutian Qilihai is suitable for tourists who like to combine nature and leisure, especially for families and photography enthusiasts