A summer trip to the seaside is a must! Here’s a three-day, two-night guide to Xingcheng

Escape the crowds in this hidden gem city and claim your summer romance
🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】
▫️ Shoushan National Forest Park🌄
Reach the summit at 5:30 AM! Watch the sea of clouds roll beneath your feet, the sunrise dyes the Bohai Sea the color of orange soda, and the beacon tower on the peak is perfect for shooting martial arts style photos
▫️ Xingcheng Seaside Bathing Beach🏖️
The only natural shallow beach in northern China! The fine white sand glows, and after 4 PM the seawater becomes as clear as jelly. Perfect for kids digging in the sand or couples wading in the waves—super healing
▫️ Ningyuan Ancient City🛕
A 400-year-old Ming Dynasty walled city still inhabited by locals! Stroll the bluestone paths visiting the Escort Agency and the Supervisor’s Mansion, watch the sunset at the Bell and Drum Tower, and around the corner find freshly made chrysanthemum potstickers
▫️ Juehua Island⛰️
The Maldives of the North confirmed! Take a 25-minute boat ride to the island, cycle around and encounter wild seals, and on the rocky beach of Longbo Bay you can find cat’s eye snails
📅【Three-Day, Two-Night Itinerary】
Day 1: High-speed rail station → Seafood market → Seaside bathing beach → Ancient city night market
Day 2: Shoushan sunrise → Hongluoxian dried tofu → Juehua Island sunset
Day 3: Hot spring guesthouse → Hulu Ancient Town (a must for families with kids)
🍤【Local Food Recommendations】
✅ Xingshengde BBQ: grilled pigeon + soy sauce gluten + grilled scallops with vermicelli
✅ Gu Cheng Ma’s Shaomai: 24-pleated lamb shaomai with seaweed soup
✅ Hot spring hotel buffet: live seafood hotpot cooked to order
✅ Hutong Ice Cellar: traditional iced fruit with seaweed jelly
🚗【Transportation Guide】
🚄 High-speed rail: 2 hours direct from Beijing/Shenyang to Xingcheng North Station
🚌 Bus: Routes 1 and 2 connect main attractions
🚕 Taxi: Starting fare 7 RMB, within city 15 RMB flat
🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
▫️ Seaside area: Haijing Holiday Hotel (50 meters from the beach)
▫️ Ancient city area: Ningyuan Inn (quaint traditional courtyard)
▫️ Hot spring area: Shui Diao Ge Tou Hot Spring Hotel (private hot spring in-room)
💡【Travel Tips】
1️⃣ July is the best time for plump seafood; buy fresh seafood at the morning market and have it cooked on the second floor of the seaside market
2️⃣ Wearing Hanfu in the ancient city makes for a great photo atmosphere; rental is 50 RMB/day
3️⃣ Juehua Island boat ticket is 80 RMB; staying overnight to stargaze is recommended
4️⃣ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The UV rays are even stronger than in Sanya
This summer, come to Xingcheng and waste your time on beautiful things~