Beidaihe Travel Guide: Seafood, Sunsets & Mecha Carnival

🚄Transportation Tips High-speed rail/train: Get off at Beidaihe Station, then take a 10-minute taxi to scenic spots; or take Bus 37 directly to Tiger Stone Park. Self-drive: Exit at Beidaihe on the Jingha Expressway and drive along Binhai Avenue (note traffic restrictions during peak season: trucks are banned on Daihe Street and other sections from July 1 to August 31). Flight: Arrive at Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport, then transfer to the airport shuttle bus to downtown. Bus: Routes 34 and 37 cover major attractions (e.g., Pigeon Nest Park, Tiger Stone Park). Bike rental: Cycle along the coast on electric bikes (starting from Liuzhuang, passing through Huanhai Road to Xianluo Island). Walking: Liuzhuang Night Market and Tiger Stone Park are great for strolling. 🎡 Activities 1. Family-friendly: Qilihai Resort (fireworks + cosplay water fights), Shenglan Ocean Park Pier Concerts. 2. Artsy vibes: Aranya Theater Festival (June 19-29), sunset at the Lonely Library. 3. Thrills: Xianluo Island Cross-Sea Cable Car, Yudao Mecha Water Park (interactive giant dragon mecha). 4. Free attractions: Tiger Stone Park (beach sunbathing), Biluota Bar Park (nighttime photo ops). 🏨 Accommodation Picks Budget-friendly: Liuzhuang homestays (near the beach, recommended: "Beidaihe Shunyi Inn"). Luxury seaside: Beidaihe Yujingwan Grand Hotel (on Binhai Road, walk to the beach), Phoenix Island Hot Spring Resort. Unique experience: Giraffe Hotel (Qilihai Resort, breakfast with animals). 🍽️ Food Guide 1. Must-try seafood: Liuzhuang Night Market: seafood pancakes, steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli. Jifa Impression Restaurant: braised assorted fish. 2. Trendy spots: Zhen Ziwei Seafood Hotpot (conpoy porridge broth). Kuan Xiangzi Old Hotpot (dragon beef + Sichuan-style broth). 3. Heritage snacks: Yang Changzi Ham Sausage (Haining Road), Beidaihe Roujiamo. 📌 Tips Book tickets early in peak season (July-August); Aranya requires reservations. Avoid restricted hours; EV charging stations are mostly near Liuzhuang and Pigeon Nest Park.