Perfect for traveling with kids! Budget around 2K for a family trip! The four major seaside cities
by MARIAH THORNTON
Jul 29, 2025
Here come the four major seaside cities where you can have a super fun time with your kids for just 2000 yuan!
💰 Budget: Around 2000 yuan (a family of three for 5 days and 4 nights)
Ranked by cost-effectiveness and experience👇
TOP1️⃣ Qingdao
🏖️ Reasons to recommend:
The most kid-friendly seaside city in the north! Super comfortable climate
Average summer temperature 25°C😌
Complete and budget-friendly kid facilities!
💰 Budget reference:
🏠 Accommodation: Seaview homestay near Luxun Park 300/night x 4 = 1.2k
🍴 Food: Seafood dumplings 50-80 per person, 800 total
🎪 Entertainment: Free parks + Ocean World about 200 per person
🚗 Transportation: 200 is enough
TOP2️⃣ Rongcheng (Weihai)
🏖️ Reasons to recommend:
Less crowded, beautiful hidden gem!
Super fun to go tide pooling and shell digging with kids!
💰 Budget reference:
🏠 Accommodation: Homestay near Naxianghai 200-400/night x 4 = 1k
🍴 Food: Hairtail fish dumplings 40-60 per person, 600 total
🎪 Entertainment: Xixiakou Zoo + Sea Donkey Island 200 total
🚗 Transportation: 200 is enough
TOP3️⃣ Wanning
🏖️ Reasons to recommend:
The sea of Sanya at half the price!
Top choice for family vacations
💰 Budget reference:
🏠 Accommodation: Shimei Bay homestay 200-400/night x 4 = 1.2k
🍴 Food: Hainan noodles + seafood 50-70 per person, 700 total
🎪 Entertainment: Free beach + 50 yuan botanical garden
🚗 Transportation: Car rental 300
TOP4️⃣ Qinhuangdao
🏖️ Reasons to recommend:
Top northern summer resort
Richest in family activities!
💰 Budget reference:
🏠 Accommodation: Beidaihe budget hotel 300-400/night x 4 = 1.2k
🍴 Food: Seafood + northern cuisine 50-80 per person, 800 total
🎪 Entertainment: 100 yuan Yudao Resort
🚗 Transportation: 200 is enough
✨ Budget-saving tips:
✔ Book rooms in advance for cheaper prices
✔ Travel in the off-season for better deals
✔ Qingdao/Qinhuangdao for summer cooling
✔ Wanning is most comfortable in winter
Post by MARIAH THORNTON | Jul 29, 2025













