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🌅 Everyone, you have to visit Panjin to feel the breeze of the Bohai Bay, see the stunning sunset at Red Beach, and experience the unique charm of this small northeastern city! Take this complete Panjin travel guide for May and immerse yourself in the fun of Panjin~ 💖 First Impressions of Panjin: Panjin, a treasure city located in southwestern Liaoning, is known as the "Wetland Capital." It has vast wetlands, picturesque Red Beach, and countless plump river crabs🦀. In May, Panjin sheds the slight chill of spring, and the temperature is around 15–25℃, neither cold nor hot, making it the best time of year to travel. Everything in the wetlands is reviving, lush and green, and migratory birds have not yet completely left, allowing you to fully experience the vitality of nature. 🚗 Transportation Guide: ✈️ Plane: Jinzhou Bay Airport is near Panjin, about 50 km from Panjin city center. You can take an airport bus or a taxi to Panjin. 🚄 High-speed train: Panjin Station and Panjin North Station are the main high-speed train stations. There are direct high-speed trains from Shenyang, Beijing, and other places, making transportation very convenient. 🚌 City transportation: Buses can reach the main scenic spots, but there are fewer departures; taxis are convenient, but the cost is higher to go to more distant scenic spots; you can also choose to rent a car for a more free and flexible experience, and you can stop at any time to enjoy the scenery along the way. 📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Seaside Scenery and Historical Culture 🌊 Morning: After arriving in Panjin, head to Jinbaitan Ocean Park. This is the northernmost coastline in China, with fine, soft sand and clear, blue water. You can also see the stunning sunrise over the sea 🌅. You can stroll on the beach, paddle in the waves, or play some water entertainment projects and fully enjoy a relaxing seaside vacation. 🍚 Lunch: Taste local seafood specialties at a seafood restaurant near Jinbaitan, such as swimming crabs, mantis shrimp, and large prawns. They are all local seasonal delicacies with fresh meat that will satisfy your appetite. 🏛️ Afternoon: Go to the Liaohe Stele Forest, the only uninterrupted stele forest in China. It houses calligraphy masterpieces from text symbols and oracle bone inscriptions to calligraphers of past dynasties. Strolling through it is like traveling through thousands of years of history and experiencing the breadth and depth of Chinese culture. 🥘 Evening: Come to Xinglongtai Pedestrian Street, one of the most prosperous commercial streets in Panjin, with many delicacies. You can try Panjin's special snack, grilled skewers wrapped in pancakes. The crispy pancake is wrapped with fresh and tender grilled skewers, plus a unique sauce. One bite is super satisfying! There are also various northeastern-style barbecues and hot pots for you to choose from. Day 2: Wetland Exploration and Ancient Town Scenery 🌳 Morning: Go to Dingxiang Ecological Tourism Area, a paradise for birds. The forest is towering, quiet, and secluded, and more than 200 kinds of birds live and breed here. You can stroll through the reed sea and crab beach, shuttle through the boardwalk, admire the endless reed marshes, and feel the peace and beauty of nature. 🍜 Lunch: Have a meal at the "Childhood Theme Restaurant" near Dingxiang Ecological Tourism Area. It is recommended to taste special delicacies such as clam-braised eggplant and river crab tofu. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is unique, and it is full of northeastern flavor. 🏮 Afternoon: Come to Beilv Pastoral Black Wind Pass Ancient Town. The ancient town features "Tang Dynasty culture," and every brick, tile, street, and alley is full of ancient charm. Here, you can change into ancient costumes, shuttle through the ancient town, and experience the magical feeling of "entering an ancient city for a day and returning to a thousand years in a dream." You can also watch Tang Dynasty costume street shows and participate in various folk activities, which are very interesting. 🍢 Evening: Taste various special snacks on the snack street in the ancient town, such as candied haws, sugar figurines, and grilled cold noodles, and feel the lively nightlife of the ancient town. If you are tired from playing, check into a hot spring homestay in the ancient town, take a warm hot spring bath, and wash away the fatigue of the day. Day 3: Red Romance and Leisure Time 🌄 Morning: Go to the Red Beach National Scenic Corridor, the most famous attraction in Panjin, known as the "World's Red Coastline." In May, the seepweed gradually turns red, contrasting with the green reed marshes, forming a unique red and green landscape. Stroll along the corridor, admire the beauty of this gift from nature, and see various migratory birds inhabiting and flying in the wetlands. 🍱 Lunch: Taste local farmhouse dishes at a restaurant near Red Beach, such as stewed river fish and stupid chicken stewed with mushrooms. The ingredients are all fresh local agricultural products, with an original flavor that makes people reminisce endlessly. 🎈 Afternoon: Come to Guangsha Art Street, which has a profound cultural heritage and a strong artistic atmosphere, gathering many young artistic entrepreneurs. There are various themed restaurants, coffee and dessert shops, handmade experience halls, art and painting shops, etc. on the street. You can slow down here, stroll around, drink coffee, and feel the perfect integration of art and life. When the lights come on, the "Cultural Night Market" is bustling with activity, and various wonderful performances are overwhelming. 🌆 Nearby Attractions: • Jiangnan Style Garden: The largest antique garden in Northeast China, it brings together the most representative Chinese gardens, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden, and Canglang Pavilion. The white walls, black tiles, small bridges, and flowing water in the garden seem to have moved the water towns of Jiangnan to the Northeast, making it very suitable for taking photos and checking in. • Liaohe Art Museum: The first art museum in China built with fair-faced concrete technology, it is also the largest art museum in Northeast China. It hosts various large-scale national and provincial art exhibitions, calligraphy exhibitions, photography exhibitions, etc. all year round, which art lovers should not miss. 🦀 Must-Eat Food: • Panjin River Crab: Panjin's signature delicacy. Although the river crabs in May are not as plump as in autumn, they have a unique flavor. Steamed river crabs best reflect their original flavor. The crab meat is fresh and tender, and the crab roe is full. Dipped in ginger vinegar, it is simply a delicacy. • Panjin Rice: The grains are full, the color is clear and white, and the cooked rice is fragrant and soft. When you come to Panjin, you must try the rice made with local rice to experience the charm of "China's most delicious rice." • Clam-Braised Eggplant: A unique combination, the deliciousness of clams and the soft glutinousness of eggplant are perfectly integrated. The taste is mellow and it is a special home-cooked dish in Panjin. • Seepweed Buns: Made with seepweed unique to Panjin wetlands as the filling, it is nutritious, delicious, and has a faint sea flavor. 🏨 Accommodation Guide: • High-end: Ruishi Hotel and Oriental Ginza Hotel are located in the city center, with convenient transportation, luxurious hotel facilities, and attentive service, which can provide you with a high-quality accommodation experience. • Economy: Guangsha Art Street All Seasons Hotel, Home Inn, and other chain hotels are affordable and cost-effective, and most of them are located in the city center or near scenic spots, making it convenient to travel. • Featured: Hot spring homestays in Beilv Pastoral Black Wind Pass Ancient Town are full of ancient charm. At night, you can enjoy the beautiful night view of the ancient town, and you can also relax in the hot springs; Jinbaitan Ibis Hotel is close to the beach, making it easy to watch the sunrise and sunset, and it is very pleasant to fall asleep listening to the sound of the waves. ⚠️ Tips: • The temperature difference between morning and evening in Panjin in May is large, so remember to bring a coat to prevent catching a cold. • When visiting Red Beach, try to choose a sunny day with good light, so the photos taken will be more beautiful. You can pay attention to the tide time of the scenic spot in advance. The scenery of Red Beach will be more spectacular at high tide. • When tasting river crabs, pay attention to choosing fresh river crabs and avoid eating deteriorated river crabs that may cause physical discomfort. • When visiting scenic spots, take care of the environment, do not litter, and protect the beautiful ecology of Panjin. 🌈 The beauty of Panjin is a gift from nature and a precipitation of historical culture. This May, come to Panjin and start a romantic trip. I believe you will fall in love with this charming city! Pack your bags, and we'll see you in Panjin~