Four Days and Three Nights Exploring Panjin

Pan Jin Four Days and Three Nights In-Depth Travel Guide Budget: 6000 RMB (for 2 people) | Theme: Wetland Wonders + River Crab Feast + Hot Spring Therapy 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Panjin → Red Beach National Scenic Corridor → Erjie Gou Fishing Village Day 2: Dingxiang Ecotourism Area (Reed Sea Crab Beach) → Liaohe Art Museum → Panjin Night Market Day 3: Beilu Tianyuan (Ancient Style Hot Spring Town) → Heifengguan Ancient Town Night Tour Day 4: Liaohekou National Nature Reserve (Bird Watching) → Return Trip 💰 Budget Allocation (for 2 people) | Item | Cost (RMB) | Notes | |---------------|------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Transportation| 1500-2000 | High-speed train/self-drive round trip (e.g., Beijing → Panjin high-speed train about 3 hours, self-drive about 6 hours) | | Accommodation (3 nights) | 1200-1800 | 2 nights in a city four-star hotel + 1 night in a hot spring guesthouse | | Meals | 1000-1200 | Includes river crab feast, seafood barbecue, farmhouse dishes | | Tickets/Experiences | 600-800 | Red Beach, Dingxiang Ecological Area, hot springs, etc. | | Local Transportation | 400-500 | Car rental/charter (car rental recommended, about 200 RMB/day) | | Others | 300 | River crab specialties, cultural and creative souvenirs | 🌟 Daily Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Wetland Wonders and Fishing Village Charm Morning: Arrive in Panjin, recommend renting a car (more convenient for visiting wetland spots), check in at a city hotel (recommended Panjin Ruishi Hotel). Lunch: Lao Yangtou River Crab Restaurant (steamed river crab + crab roe tofu, about 100 RMB per person). Afternoon: Red Beach National Scenic Corridor (ticket 110 RMB, best in September-October): stroll on the boardwalk, see the red carpet of Suaeda salsa and red-crowned cranes. Erjie Gou Fishing Village (free): experience fishermen’s life, photograph fishing boats at sunset. Dinner: Fishing Village Food Stall (garlic clams + braised sea bass, about 80 RMB per person). Day 2: Ecology and Art Morning: Dingxiang Ecotourism Area (ticket 80 RMB): boat tour of the reed sea crab beach, close observation of wild river crabs. Taiping River Scenic Belt (free): cycling or walking (bike rental 20 RMB/hour). Lunch: Farmhouse Stewed Fish Restaurant (iron pot stewed mixed fish + corn cakes, about 60 RMB per person). Afternoon: Liaohe Art Museum (free): largest art museum in Northeast China, check out the industrial-style architecture. Liaohe Folk Museum (free): learn about Panjin wetland culture. Dinner: Panjin Night Market (recommended grilled river crab, fried river shrimp, about 50 RMB per person). Day 3: Hot Spring Ancient Town Stroll All day: Drive 1 hour to Beilu Tianyuan (ticket 60 RMB): Experience ancient-style hot springs (additional 80 RMB/person), wear Hanfu for photos. Winter offers skiing, summer has water activities. Lunch: Rice Field Restaurant inside the park (fragrant steamed pork + crab field rice, about 70 RMB per person). Evening: Heifengguan Ancient Town (night tour ticket 50 RMB): light show, iron flower performance. Accommodation: Beilu Tianyuan Hot Spring Guesthouse (about 400 RMB/night, includes private hot spring). Day 4: Bird Watching and Return Morning: Liaohekou National Nature Reserve (free, reservation required): birdwatching paradise (crane migration in spring, flocks of geese and ducks in autumn). Panjin Rice Museum (free): learn about the history of “China’s Crab Field Rice Hometown.” Lunch: Wang Baocai River Crab Hot Pot (river crab hot pot + fresh shrimp paste, about 90 RMB per person). Afternoon: Before returning, buy river crab gift boxes (about 100 RMB/box, can be shipped) or reed weaving crafts. ⚠️ Notes Seasonal Limits: Red Beach’s best viewing period is mid-September to mid-October; other seasons it is green or yellowed. River crabs are fattest from September to November; seafood can be chosen as a substitute in summer. Transportation Tips: Electric carts (35 RMB/person) are required inside Red Beach Scenic Area; private cars cannot enter the core area. Money-Saving Tips: Buy combined tickets for Red Beach + Dingxiang (about 160 RMB, saves 30 RMB compared to buying separately). River crab market prices fluctuate greatly; recommend buying at Hu’s River Crab Market and processing yourself (about half the price of restaurants). 🦀 Must-Try Foods List Panjin River Crab (female crabs rich in roe, male crabs thick in paste, best steamed fresh). Crab Field Rice (even a bowl of plain rice tastes sweet and fragrant). Clam Stewed Tofu (local clams with tender and plump meat). If you need to adjust the itinerary (such as adding family-friendly activities or shortening hikes), just let me know! 🌾♨️