Qinhuangdao Travel Guide

Hebei Province | Population: 1,029,000

Located very close to the metro cities of Beijing and Tianjin in China is a beautiful summer beachside destination, namely the city of Qinhuangdao. The Port of Qinhuangdao on the Bohai Sea has been a very important business, trade, and exports center for many centuries. Consequently, the city has been and still is one of the most prosperous areas in China. It has many luxurious seaside holiday resorts, marine sports facilities, discos, bars, entertainment zones, and a plethora of tourist attractions.

Historically, the city of Qinhuangdao can be split into three major sections. The harbor and port area is the old city and is called Haigang. The Beidaihe is the tourist zone with its abundant hotels and marine sports activities. The third section of the city is the Shanhaiguan Great Wall.

The modern city of Qinhuangdao is well-known for its clean and bright beaches, restaurants specializing in a variety of cuisines, and exciting nightlife. Visitors can either stay at one of the Beidaihe beachside resorts or stay in downtown Qinhuangdao and make a day trip to the beach and to the Great Wall.

Another reason why the city is so popular with domestic and overseas tourists is the fact that it has countless spas and massage parlors. They offer traditional Chinese hot-stone massages, Taiwanese massages, acupuncture, and other beauty and curative treatments.

Where To Stay

Attractions

The Beidaihe Scenic Spot is more than just an ordinary summer resort. Its Wildlife Safari Park is the most popular attraction especially for families with kids. The Park has more than 5,000 varieties of animals like Siberian tigers, giraffes, bears, African lions, zebras, and rare birds like black swans. Children and adults can have fun with activities like horse riding, go-carting, etc. On the other hand, the Lianfeng Mountain Park is a photographer’s delight with its lush green forests and unusual rock formations.

The Laolongtou Great Wall also called Old Dragon's Head is a beautiful Ming and Qing Dynasty relic and a popular attraction. It is so called because the Wall looks like a huge dragon bowing its head to drink water from the sea. It has been a popular tourist attraction even in ancient times when emperors visited the place regularly. Another splendid attraction is the Emerald Isle, also called Gold Coast or Jingdong Desert. Its 44-meters-tall sand dunes are a spectacular sight.

The “First Pass under Heaven” is located in the central part of the old Qinhuangdao City. It is the starting point of the Ming section of the Great Wall. The Great Wall fortifications at Shanhaiguan in the old city was original the second line of defense after the First Pass. Called Linlu Tower, this 14-meters-tall fortification has the original drawbridges, a moat, and a museum with ancient artifacts.

While in the city, a visit to the Laodao Ocean Park is a must. It is a popular tourist attraction because it has a large variety of captive marine life, including dolphins and sea lions who perform for an audience. Other tourist attractions in the area include the Five Buddha Park on Jiao Shan (peak) and the Xin'ao Marine World.

Getting There

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