Qinhuangdao Joyland Marine Kingdom Guide! Let's dive into the dreamy world of the ocean together!
by Lucas Lewis#13
Jun 7, 2024
✨**Opening Blast**:
Le Island, the "Disneyland on the Sea" of Qinhuangdao 🎠! Located on Longhai Avenue in Shanhaiguan District, backed by the sea and facing the blue sky 🌊! Here you can enjoy marine animal shows, water parks, thrilling rides; play in the water in summer, watch shows in winter, the whole family can have a blast! Sisters, get ready to scream and apply sunscreen, let's go! 🚀
📅**Two-day itinerary plan (budget 2000 RMB, super detailed!)**:
**Day 1️⃣: Crazy Ocean + Water Carnival**
🌞**Morning**: Take the high-speed train 🚄 to Shanhaiguan Station (about 1.5h from Beijing, ticket 80 RMB), then transfer to bus No. 25 directly to Le Island (ticket 2 RMB)! Head straight to the 【Hai Le Island Area】, first watch the 🐬 dolphin and sea lion show: the little sea lions are so cute they make you stomp your feet, dolphins flying and balancing balls are super cool!
🍜**Noon**: Eat teppanyaki squid 🦑 at the park’s “Seafood Snack Street,” chewy and fragrant with the sea breeze, one bite and you’re hooked!
🌄**Afternoon**: Rush into 【Ocean Carnival】! Ride the Huaxia Flying Dragon (high-altitude spinning scream alert 🤯) → Future Water Park (transparent slides, wet and thrilling) → White Whale Pavilion to watch white whales dance 💃, when the music plays they spray water interactively, if you’re lucky you can even touch a white whale 🐳!
🌃**Evening**: Stay at “Shanhai Holiday Hotel” (the largest local hotel! More details later ✨), order takeout “grilled mantis shrimp,” fresh and juicy, eat while enjoying the seaside night view 🌙.
**Day 2️⃣: Leisure Check-in + Foodie Tour**
🌞**Morning**: After hotel breakfast, go to 【Miami Style Area】🌴, have a water gun battle in the Miami pool lazy river, pretend you’re in Hawaii!
🍚**Noon**: Take a 5-minute taxi to “Harbor Fishing Village,” order a seafood hotpot 🍤 (shrimp, crab, shellfish all in one pot), salty and savory sauce with rice, three bowls is no exaggeration!
🌄**Afternoon**: Stroll around 【Aegean Music Square】🎵, watch Russian song, dance, and acrobatics, in the evening there’s a bonfire party + fireworks 🎆, so romantic you’ll want to fall in love 💘! Before heading back, buy specialties from “Seagull Snack Shop,” seaweed crisps to take home for binge-watching!
🌟**Must-visit checklist**:
- **Attractions**:
1. 🐬 Hai Le Island Area: dolphin and sea lion shows (must-see! super sweet interaction), White Whale Pavilion (music show + bubble surprises).
1. 🎢 Ocean Carnival: Huaxia Flying Dragon, Future Water Park slides (transparent tubes like underwater travel!).
1. 🌊 Miami Style: pool lazy river + exotic performances, pretend you’re on a foreign vacation!
- **Restaurants**: 📍 Harbor Fishing Village (seafood hotpot), park snack street (teppanyaki squid, grilled scallops).
- **Streets**: 🎁 Seagull Snack Shop (seaweed, dried fish souvenirs), cultural street (buy dolphin plush toys, super healing).
(⚠️Tips: Park open 8:00-18:00, check show times in advance on the official WeChat! Free ticket items: sightseeing pier, underwater corridor; paid: diving, photo ops, rides single or combo tickets)
🏨**Accommodation recommendation**:
👉 “Shanhai Holiday Hotel” 💎, the largest hotel! Reasons:
- 2 km from Le Island, 5-minute taxi, saves travel time 💫;
- Rooms with sea view balconies, lie down to watch the sunrise 🌅, soak in the tub listening to waves, super relaxing!
- Thoughtful service, free breakfast + airport shuttle, lazy person’s blessing 💖;
- Price 400 RMB/night, excellent value!
🚌**Transportation tips**:
- 🚄 High-speed train travelers: from Beijing/Tianjin, 1-2h direct to Shanhaiguan Station, bus 25/35 to Le Island;
- 🚗 Self-driving: Jing-Shen Expressway Qinhuangdao East exit, navigate to “Le Island Ocean Kingdom,” free parking!
(💔 Pain points: long queues in peak season, recommend arriving early or buying fast track tickets, sunscreen clothing essential!)
📌**Tips (friendly reminders)**:
- 📱 Book tickets on the official website 3 days in advance, summer is extremely crowded!
- 🏊♀️ Bring swimwear + waterproof bag for water activities, lockers 20 RMB/use;
- 📸 Front rows at white whale shows get wet easily, sit in back rows for clearer photos;
- 🏨 Hotel prices rise on weekends, booking on weekdays is more cost-effective!
🍤**6 must-try foods**:
1. Grilled mantis shrimp: fresh, sweet, thick meat, crispy shell and bouncy meat, shell suckers rejoice 🦐!
2. Seafood hotpot: all seafood in one pot, sauce mixed with rice is addictive 🍲!
3. Teppanyaki squid: charcoal grilled with a fragrant char, spicy sauce is satisfying 🦑!
4. Scallop vermicelli: steamed with garlic sauce, vermicelli soaks up juice deliciously 🐚!
5. Seaweed crisps: thin, crispy, salty and fragrant, can’t stop binge-watching snacks 🍪!
6. Qinhuangdao pancake: egg + seafood + sauce, one bite transports you to local flavors 🥞!
💰**Expense list**:
- Transport: high-speed train 160 + bus 10 + taxi 30 = 200
- Accommodation: 400×2=800
- Food: 200 (seafood + snacks)
- Tickets + rides: combo ticket 480 (includes shows + some rides)
- Others: shopping + miscellaneous 200
- **Total: 2000 RMB** (budget travelers can buy tickets and select rides individually!)
📣**Summary**:
Le Island is double the fun of “ocean + amusement” 🎉! Dolphins acting cute, white whales dancing, water slides screaming... two days is never enough! Sisters, with a 2000 RMB budget you can have fun from morning till night, perfect for couples or family outings! Quickly add it to your schedule and be a “child of the ocean” in Qinhuangdao for a day 🌊✨
(Final blast: Imagine standing in the White Whale Pavilion, music starts, and a white whale suddenly sprays water on your face... that moment of surprise, you’ll never understand unless you come yourself! 🐳 Go for it!!
**💡Highlights enhanced**:
- **Money-saving tips**: visit on weekdays for fewer crowds and lower prices, some rides can be bought separately!
- **Romantic hidden spots**: evening seaside strolls, listen to waves + fireworks, atmosphere maxed out 💏!
- **Foodie perks**: bring your own snacks into the park, save money and recharge anytime 🍟!
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