Beidaihe Beach
北戴河海滨
China's earliest developed seaside summer resort. Over 20 kilometres of fine sand beaches are lined with century-old villas and tree-shaded avenues, making it a classic seaside holiday destination for swimming, cycling, and watching both sunrise and sunset.
Beidaihe Beach was opened as a summer resort by foreigners living in China at the end of the 19th century. After 1949 it became a famous recuperation destination, and today it still preserves many Republican-era villas and sanatoriums. Beneath the tree-lined avenues, the atmosphere is relaxed and unhurried. The coastline runs from west to east and is divided into the West Beach, Central Beach and East Beach. Laohushi Sea Park (entrance ticket CNY 8) is the landmark of Central Beach. Its rock formations are good for photos, and at low tide you can go clam digging. East Beach has the best water and sand quality and is the main swimming area. West Beach is near Lianfeng Mountain Park and is quieter. Recommended activities: At dawn, visit Pigeon's Nest to watch the sunrise. During the day, swim at East Beach or rent a bicycle and ride along the coast. The Binhai Avenue has a dedicated cycling lane, and the ride from Laohushi to Pigeon's Nest is about 8 kilometres. In the evening, listen to open-air music at the Bilota bar park by the sea. At night, go to Liuzhuang Night Market or Shitang Road Market for seafood. Beaches are free to access. Lifeguards are on duty at the swimming areas from 09:00 to 18:00. Getting there: Beidaihe high-speed railway station is about 8 kilometres from the beach. Bus lines 34 and 22 both reach the area, and shared bicycles are convenient within the district. Notes: The sun is strong by the sea, so use sun protection. Rip currents are dangerous, so only swim within the flagged areas of the bathing beach. On summer weekends the area is extremely crowded, so book accommodation in advance. In July and August, some roads have temporary traffic controls each year.
Opening hours
Open all day (beach lifeguards 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Guailou Strange Building Garden
- Liuzhuang Night Market
- Tiger Rock Park
- Lianfeng Mountain Park
- Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park
- Biluo Pagoda Sea Park
- Pigeon Nest Park (Gezi Wo)
- Jifa Agricultural Dream Kingdom