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Aranya 2-Day 1-Night Itinerary | A Super Healing Seaside Getaway in Northern China!

| A Super Healing Seaside Getaway in Northern China! When the pure white chapel meets the tangerine sea sunrise, this utopian community holds all your fantasies for a seaside vacation~ 🚗2-Day 1-Night Itinerary Day 1: Beijing → Aranya (3h drive) → Chapel Sunset → Canteen Dinner for Property Owners → Participate in Aranya Community Activities (Check the official APP for activity details & reservation methods) Day 2: Sunrise → Dune Art Museum → Seafood Market Lunch → Yansai Lake Bird Language Forest (CNY 45, feeding pigeons is super relaxing) → Return Trip 📍Must-Visit Spots in Aranya 1️⃣Secluded Library: Reservation required, 9:00 am is the least crowded, the light and shadows through the hollow wall in the afternoon are absolutely stunning~ 2️⃣Aranya Chapel: Take silhouette photos at sunrise, even more dreamy when the lights are on at night 3️⃣Dune Art Museum: CNY 60, cave-style architecture with a super sense of design, the sea view terrace is great for taking photos~ 4️⃣Seaside Market: Buy freshly landed seafood in the morning (can be processed on your behalf) 📸Photo Guide Outfit: Linen long dress + straw bag (literary style), denim shorts + white shirt (youthful vibe) Angles: Chapel side backlight steps, library benches/curved corridors, Bar Lotus coastline, wetland reed beds ✨Featured Activities 1️⃣Participate in community activities: "Seaside Sunrise Yoga" (APP reservation) 2️⃣Saturday Limited: Seaside Market (fishermen directly supply seafood that can be processed) 3️⃣Late Night Canteen: Grilled squid with craft beer at the Sea Breeze Bar 4️⃣Literary Surprise: Write a postcard to the sea at "OWSpace" 🛏Accommodation Recommendations 1️⃣Vacation with Kids: Anlan Hotel (CNY 800+, unlimited snacks and drinks) 2️⃣Internet-Famous Homestay: "Ideal Land" Homestay (CNY 600+ | book wall + vinyl records) 3️⃣Preferred Choice for Pets: "Kennel" Hotel (CNY 800+ | pet bathrobe + snack gift pack) 🍴Aranya Cuisine 1️⃣Must-Eat: Third Canteen: Seafood Noodles with Gravy + Grilled Lamb Chops (CNY 50 per person), Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Sea Breeze Bar BBQ 2️⃣Dessert Lovers: Wei Cong Shan Hai "Sea Wave Tiramisu" 3️⃣Sea Living Room: Steamed Seafood Platter (the dipping sauce is amazing!) 🎁Souvenirs Aranya Limited Edition Fridge Magnet (Chapel shape) Beidaihe Yang Sausage (vacuum-packed ham) 🐦Side Trip: Qinhuangdao Yansai Lake Bird Language Forest Qinhuangdao's only mountain and lake bird sanctuary, on a peninsula surrounded by water on three sides, free-ranging 100+ kinds of rare birds, the most stunning is the suspended boardwalk along the Yansai Lake shore, with clear water under your feet and flocks of birds circling overhead~ Departing from Aranya Self-driving: Aranya → Yansai Lake (1h | take the coastal expressway to the G1 Beijing-Harbin Expressway) Taxi: Approx. CNY 100 (it is recommended to negotiate a round-trip price with the driver) ⚠Precautions Birds return to their nests after 4pm, it is recommended to arrive before 2pm No restaurants in the scenic area, you can bring your own simple meals (Aranya Canteen's packed sandwiches are a great match!)
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Posted: May 6, 2025
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