Huludao Hidden Gems Guide

Huludao 5-Day, 4-Night In-depth Tour Guide
Budget: 8000 RMB (for 2 people) | Theme: Coastal Getaway + Historical Exploration + Food Experience

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Huludao → Xingcheng Ancient City (Ming Dynasty Charm) → Coastal Night View
Day 2: Xingcheng Coast (Chrysanthemum Girl Statue/Beach) → Longwan Coastal Boardwalk → Seafood Feast
Day 3: Jiumenkou Great Wall over Water (The only Great Wall crossing a river) → Jieshi Palace Ruins (Where Qin Shi Huang made his eastern tours)
Day 4: Hulu Mountain Villa (Folk Culture Experience) → Lingshan Scenic Area (Liao Dynasty Ancient Temple)
Day 5: Juehua Island (Famous Buddhist Island/Island Cycling) → Departure

💰 Budget Allocation (for 2 people)

Item
Cost (RMB)
Notes

Transportation
2500-3500
Round-trip high-speed rail/flight (e.g., Beijing → Huludao high-speed rail approx. 3.5 hours)

Accommodation (4 nights)
2000-2500
2 nights sea-view hotel + 2 nights characteristic B&B

Dining
1500-1800
Includes seafood, Northeastern cuisine, BBQ, etc.

Tickets/Experiences
600-800
Great Wall, island ferry tickets, folk activities, etc.

Local Transportation
500-700
Car rental/chartered car (car rental recommended for more freedom)

Other
500
Souvenirs, snacks, etc.

🌟 Detailed Daily Itinerary
Day 1: First Glimpse of History

Morning: Arrive in Huludao (suggest high-speed rail to Huludao North Station), check into a hotel near Xingcheng Ancient City (Xingcheng Coastal Hot Spring Hotel recommended).
Lunch: Sijiazi Seafood Market (freshly caught and cooked, 80 RMB per person, recommended mantis shrimp, steamed sea urchin with egg).
Afternoon:

Xingcheng Ancient City (Ticket 50 RMB): Ningyuan Weicheng of the Ming Dynasty, climb the city wall to see the Confucian Temple, Bell and Drum Tower.
Jiliao Governor's Residence (included in ancient city ticket): Site of Yuan Chonghuan's anti-Qing command post.

Dinner: Old Bian Dumpling Restaurant in the Ancient City (Three Delicacies Dumplings + Sauerkraut with Pork Belly, 50 RMB per person).
Evening: Stroll along Xingcheng Coastal Square (free), admire the Chrysanthemum Girl Statue lit up at night.

Day 2: Coastal Leisure

Morning:

Xingcheng Coastal Bathing Beach (free): Beach walk, photography (swimming available in summer).
Longwan Coastal Boardwalk (free): Cycle along the wooden boardwalk (bicycle rental 20 RMB/hour).

Lunch: Fisherman's Delight Food Stall (Garlic Vermicelli Scallops + Spicy Stir-fried Clams, 100 RMB per person).
Afternoon:

Shoushan National Forest Park (free): Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Bohai Bay (approx. 1.5-hour hike).
Zhang Zuolin Villa (Ticket 20 RMB): Republican-era style architecture, built by the sea.

Dinner: Haiwangfu Seafood Buffet (150 RMB/person, unlimited crabs, abalone).

Day 3: Great Wall and Qin Traces

Full-day chartered car (approx. 500 RMB/day) to:

Jiumenkou Great Wall over Water (Ticket 80 RMB): The only Great Wall crossing a river, you can wade across in summer.
Jieshi Palace Ruins (Ticket 30 RMB): Qin Shi Huang's eastern tour palace, explore the legend of "Meng Jiangnü Crying at the Great Wall."

Lunch: Roadside Farmhouse Restaurant (River Fish with Corn Pancakes, 60 RMB per person).
Evening: Return to the city, soak in a hot spring hotel (Hongluoxian Hot Spring recommended to relieve fatigue).

Day 4: Folk Culture and Ancient Temple

Morning: Hulu Mountain Villa (Ticket 60 RMB):

Experience folk arts like paper-cutting, shadow puppetry, and visit the Guandong Folk Culture Museum.
Must-see performance: Haicheng Stilt Yangko (check schedule in advance).

Lunch: Manchu Eight Bowls inside the villa (80 RMB per person, recommended Snow Vegetable Stewed Tofu).
Afternoon: Lingshan Scenic Area (Ticket 50 RMB):

Lingshan Temple, built suspended in the Liao Dynasty, offers distant views of Bohai Sea from the summit.

Dinner: Old Bai Halal BBQ (Grilled Lamb Chops + Grilled Seafood, 70 RMB per person).

Day 5: Island Roaming

Morning: Take a boat to Juehua Island (Round-trip ferry ticket 90 RMB/person, 40-minute journey):

Cycle around the island (electric bike rental 80 RMB/2 hours), visit Dalonggong Temple (Tang Dynasty Buddhist ruins).

Lunch: Island Fisherman's Delight (Steamed Sea Bass, 100 RMB per person).
Afternoon: Before returning, shop at Huludao Department Store (buy dried sea cucumber, Hongluoxian dried tofu).

⚠️ Notes

Transportation: Huludao attractions are spread out, car rental is most convenient (approx. 200 RMB/day), or a chartered car (400-500 RMB/day).
Season: Best time is June-September (comfortable for coastal activities), October for autumn scenery and fewer crowds.
Money-saving tips:

Xingcheng Ancient City combo ticket (includes multiple attractions) is more cost-effective.
Buying seafood at the market and having it processed is 30% cheaper than ordering directly at restaurants.

🦀 Must-Eat Food List

Grilled Pen Shell Clams (Xingcheng specialty, fresh and juicy).
Hongluoxian Dried Tofu (thin as paper, rolled with green onions and dipped in sauce).
Liaoxi Hot Pot (sauerkraut + blood sausage + pork belly, winter exclusive).

If you need to adjust the itinerary intensity or focus on certain experiences (e.g., adding parent-child activities), let me know anytime! 🌊🚴♂️