Beidaihe Summer Stroll Guide: Coastal Adventures from Dawn to Starlight

Dawn·A Poetic Prelude Between Mountains and Sea
At 4:30 a.m. in Pigeon Nest Park, when Eagle Rock lifts the crimson sun from Bohai Bay, the silhouettes of soaring gulls freeze into a painting before the stone carving of *Waves Scouring the Sand: Beidaihe*. To claim an entire beach for yourself, head straight to Qianshui Bay Bathing Beach—the receding tide reveals a shell-strewn shore where you can find translucent moon shells. Don’t forget to bring a bucket for your kids to collect hermit crabs; the intertidal zone’s biology lesson is far more vivid than any textbook. After tide-pooling, stick around for the newly opened *Different Art Town* nearby. Snap photos with Zhang Zhanzhan’s pink rabbit installations, and collect stamps from market stalls to redeem a self-portrait—your artsy social media feed will thank you.

Daytime·A Revolution in Land, Sea, and Sky Fun
The rocky clusters at Tiger Stone Marine Park are no longer just photo backdrops. This year’s new parasailing activity lets you soar 50 meters above the coastline. Families should make a beeline for Spiral Tower Marine Bar Park: catch the *Tower Show* at the beach theater in the morning, then join the 4 p.m. COS Water Carnival—dress as pirates for a ship-based water battle, where NPC "parrot pirates" might drench you from above (waterproof your phone!). For quieter moments, Dada Island’s trendy BOX is a hidden gem: the lake pavilion’s *White Snake* dance performance flows like ink-wash art, while the castle Livehouse hosts original singers at dusk. Sip craft beer in the glamping zone as you wait for sunset.

Nightfall·A Feast of Fireworks and Flavors
Liu Zhuang Night Market’s buzz gets a 2025 upgrade: beyond the classic "Eight Seafood Bowls" (try blue crab with garlic oysters), *Zifeiyu Restaurant*’s golden cornbread with braised mixed fish is the new star—locals rave about its "eyebrow-melting" umami. If it’s Friday, don’t miss the 8:40 p.m. fireworks show at Celebration Garden. Under the technicolor sky, the cyberpunk block of Jiuzi Tianjie stages NPC quests—like a *Monument Valley* moment when a hanfu-clad hostess hands you a "treasure map."

Pro Tips·Unlock Hidden Perks

- Recent high school grads get free entry to wildlife parks like Zushan Mountain; Happy Bay cruise tickets are half-price.
- Stay at *Manhuaju Villa*’s private pool courtyard—sunset photos under Italian arches rival Santorini. It’s a 10-minute walk to East Beach.
- The free *Daihe Water Street Summer Concert* runs June 25–July 10. Listening to folk songs by the sea? That’s the Beidaihe way.

As waves recede from Aranya’s Dune Theater, mail yourself a postcard at *Cat’s Sky Castle*—this forever-young coastal town hides summer’s answers in every ripple.

Post by BETHANY FLETCHER | Jun 24, 2025