Beidaihe Travel Guide: Seafood, Sunsets & Mecha Carnival

🚄Transportation Tips

High-speed rail/train: Get off at Beidaihe Station, then take a 10-minute taxi to scenic spots; or take Bus 37 directly to Tiger Stone Park.

Self-drive: Exit at Beidaihe on the Jingha Expressway and drive along Binhai Avenue (note traffic restrictions during peak season: trucks are banned on Daihe Street and other sections from July 1 to August 31).

Flight: Arrive at Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport, then transfer to the airport shuttle bus to downtown.

Bus: Routes 34 and 37 cover major attractions (e.g., Pigeon Nest Park, Tiger Stone Park).

Bike rental: Cycle along the coast on electric bikes (starting from Liuzhuang, passing through Huanhai Road to Xianluo Island).

Walking: Liuzhuang Night Market and Tiger Stone Park are great for strolling.

🎡 Activities

1. Family-friendly: Qilihai Resort (fireworks + cosplay water fights), Shenglan Ocean Park Pier Concerts.

2. Artsy vibes: Aranya Theater Festival (June 19-29), sunset at the Lonely Library.

3. Thrills: Xianluo Island Cross-Sea Cable Car, Yudao Mecha Water Park (interactive giant dragon mecha).

4. Free attractions: Tiger Stone Park (beach sunbathing), Biluota Bar Park (nighttime photo ops).

🏨 Accommodation Picks

Budget-friendly: Liuzhuang homestays (near the beach, recommended: "Beidaihe Shunyi Inn").

Luxury seaside: Beidaihe Yujingwan Grand Hotel (on Binhai Road, walk to the beach), Phoenix Island Hot Spring Resort.

Unique experience: Giraffe Hotel (Qilihai Resort, breakfast with animals).

🍽️ Food Guide

1. Must-try seafood:

Liuzhuang Night Market: seafood pancakes, steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli.

Jifa Impression Restaurant: braised assorted fish.

2. Trendy spots:

Zhen Ziwei Seafood Hotpot (conpoy porridge broth).

Kuan Xiangzi Old Hotpot (dragon beef + Sichuan-style broth).

3. Heritage snacks:

Yang Changzi Ham Sausage (Haining Road), Beidaihe Roujiamo.

📌 Tips

Book tickets early in peak season (July-August); Aranya requires reservations.

Avoid restricted hours; EV charging stations are mostly near Liuzhuang and Pigeon Nest Park.