Beidaihe Travel Guide

Best time to visit: • Spring (April–May): With a pleasant climate, it's perfect for bird watching. • Summer (June–August): The beaches are most crowded, ideal for escaping the heat and swimming. • Autumn (September–November): The weather is cool, great for viewing red leaves and enjoying seafood. Recommended attractions: 1. Pigeon Nest Park: An excellent spot for watching the sunrise, offering a panoramic view of the "red sun emerging from the sea." • Admission: CNY 25 • Opening hours: 03:00–18:00 • Key features: Eagle Point Pavilion, Pigeon Nest Wetland 2. Tiger Stone Marine Park: Features Tiger Stone and a vast bathing beach with excellent water quality, perfect for swimming and surfing. • Admission: CNY 8 • Opening hours: 06:00–22:00 3. Biluo Tower Bar Park: Experience the romance of Santorini. • Admission: CNY 85 • Key features: Spiral sightseeing tower, live-action sea show 4. Lianfeng Mountain: The highest point in Beidaihe, offering a panoramic view of the coast. 5. Strange Building and Wonderful Garden: Rebuilt based on a bizarre villa from the 1930s, featuring numerous odd sights. 6. Old Villa Area: Home to many European-style buildings, perfect for strolling and experiencing the atmosphere. Itinerary: • Day 1: Arrive in Beidaihe, check into your hotel, and head to Pigeon Nest Park in the afternoon to watch the sunset. For dinner, visit Liuzhuang Night Market. • Day 2: In the morning, visit Biluo Tower Bar Park; in the afternoon, go swimming or surfing at Tiger Stone Marine Park; in the evening, experience Biluo Tower's live-action show. • Day 3: Climb Lianfeng Mountain for a panoramic view of the coast; in the afternoon, visit Strange Building and Wonderful Garden. In the evening, return to the city center and enjoy a seafood feast. Accommodation recommendations: • Sea View Hotels: We recommend Beidaihe Sea View Hotel, which has an excellent location with the beach right outside, and you can watch the sunrise. • Homestays: We recommend staying in a homestay near Pigeon Nest Park for convenient transportation and great value. • Luxury Villas: If your budget allows, consider renting a luxury villa by the sea to enjoy private space and sea views. Food recommendations: • Seafood: Beidaihe's seafood is very fresh. We recommend buying it at the local seafood market and having it processed at a nearby restaurant. • Local snacks: Such as Ye Cunli dumplings and Lei Shifu rou jia mo, are delicious. • Restaurant recommendation: Love This Sea Seafood Buffet, where you can taste a variety of seafood. Personal opinion: • Natural scenery: Beidaihe's beaches are vast with fine sand and clear water, perfect for relaxation. The sunrise at Pigeon Nest Park and the beach views at Tiger Stone Park are both very beautiful. • Cultural experience: The Old Villa Area and Lianfeng Mountain are full of historical charm, making you feel like you've stepped back in time. • Nightlife: Beidaihe's night markets are very interesting. Shitou Road Night Market and Liuzhuang Night Market are both very lively, with various snacks and souvenirs. • Value for money: In the off-season (spring and autumn), Beidaihe's accommodation and dining prices are relatively low, making it a very cost-effective choice. • Notes: If you go to Beidaihe in the summer, we recommend booking accommodation in advance; if you choose to drive, pay attention to road conditions; also, remember to use sunscreen and bring a swimsuit. Beidaihe is a great place for a seaside vacation. Whether it's a family outing or a couple's trip, you can find something to enjoy.