I took some lifetime photos at Aranya and here are the locations to share
by ESTELLE BENNETT
Dec 31, 2023
Beidaihe Price Map Real Test|Sea View Room and Lobster for 600 Yuan Per Person
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📍 Total Budget Comparison Table (2 people, 3 days 2 nights)
| Item | Money-saving Plan | Regular Expense | Savings |
|----------------|--------------------------|---------------------|----------|
| Accommodation | Jiuterm Homestay Apartment (💰500/night) [[3]]() | Anlan Hotel (💰1800/night) [[1]]() | 72%↓ |
| Transportation | Taxi from Changli Station (💰30) [[3]]() | Taxi from Beidaihe Station (💰60) [[5]]() | 50%↓ |
| Meals | Canteen Buffet (💰30/person) [[3]]() | ySEA Western Restaurant (💰200/person) [[5]]() | 85%↓ |
| Tickets | Included with accommodation double museum reservation [[7]]() | Scalper entry fee (💰100/person) [[7]]() | 100%↓ |
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🚗 Transportation Pitfall Guide
✅ Best option: High-speed train to Changli Station (not Beidaihe Station!), taxi 💰30 direct [[3]]()
❌ Painful lessons:
- Taxi from Qinhuangdao Station 💰120+, extra 90 yuan [[5]]()
- Self-driving requires hotel license plate registration, otherwise parking fee 💰40/day [[3]]()
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🏨 Accommodation Practical Review
| Type | Recommended Choice | Price/Night | Pros and Cons |
|----------------|---------------------|------------|--------------------------|
| High-end Sea View | Pulan Hotel | 💰2200 | Balcony faces auditorium ⭕️ but small room ❌ [[1]]() |
| Family Favorite | ClubMed (now Suka) | 💰1500 | Hot spring + kids’ playground ⭕️ far from sea ❌ [[1]]() |
| Best Value | Jiuterm Homestay Apartment | 💰500 | Full kitchen and bathroom ⭕️ requires shuttle bus ❌ [[3]]() |
| External Stay Bargain | Navigator Island Detached House | 💰680 | Private courtyard ⭕️ 15-minute walk ❌ [[5]]() |
> Tip: Search “Anaya + hotel” package on Trip.com, includes double museum reservation + canteen voucher [[6]]()
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📸 Efficient 3 Days 2 Nights Route
✅ Day 1: Artsy Walk (Budget 💰150/person)
→ 15:00 Reverse check-in: Dune Art Museum (💰40) → Doghouse industrial style photo spot → Sunset shoot at auditorium back (90% fewer people [[3]]())
→ Dinner: Third Canteen Seafood Braised Noodles 💰28 + Grilled Squid 💰15 [[3]]()
✅ Day 2: Seafood Feast (Budget 💰200/person)
→ 5:00 Auditorium sunrise prime spot (free for guests) [[7]]()
→ 9:00 Beachcombing for clams: Navigate to “Sanfeng Bathing Beach,” free white clam digging at low tide [[7]]()
→ Lunch: Red Coral Seafood Lobster 💰98 each + Bread Crab 💰88 [[4]]()
→ Afternoon: Free activities Get sticker (Visitor Center) → Lighthouse Park slide [[2]]()
✅ Day 3: Limited Deals
→ 7:00 Su Gu egg tart 💰12 each (limit 4!) [[3]]()
→ 9:00 Cultural bargains: Art Center closing sale 50% off, Cat God canvas bag 💰39 [[5]]()
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🍖 Food Highlights and Warnings
| Type | Recommended Restaurant | Signature Dish/Price | Avoid Tips |
|--------------|------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------|
| Seafood | Red Coral Food Stall | Garlic Lobster 💰98 [[4]]() | Avoid restaurants inside the park, expensive and small portions! |
| Northwest Cuisine | Yellow River to Sea | Minced Meat Noodles 💰22 [[1]]() | Eat off-peak! Over 1-hour wait [[3]]() |
| Breakfast | Fourth Canteen | Tofu Pudding 💰5 + Fried Dough Stick 💰3 [[3]]() | Avoid street stalls! Soy milk 💰15/cup [[5]]() |
| Dessert | Su Gu | Egg Tart 💰12 [[3]]() | Don’t buy cakes, low cost-performance |
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💥 2025 Limited Benefits
1. All-night opening before National Day: September 30 Auditorium Light Show + Beach DJ Party (free for guests) [[1]]()
2. Trip.com exclusive coupon: Search “Anaya 20th Anniversary” to get 💰100 dining voucher + UCCA tickets buy 1 get 1 free [[6]]()
3. Hidden photo spots:
→ Late-night auditorium: After 23:00 security off duty, shoot starry sky auditorium [[5]]()
→ Wetland Park: Navigate to “Hidden Inn Hotel back door,” reed field cinematic photo spot [[6]]()
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Conclusion
“Tested this route costs 600 yuan per person for 3 days including food, accommodation, and transportation! Final tips:
→ Save 💰1300 on accommodation: homestay + Trip.com package combo
→ Save 💰500 on food: canteen + Red Coral seafood feast
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