Beijing Beidaihe Qinhuangdao Tour
Qinhuangdao City is a coastal city in Hebei province. It is situated about 300 km east of Beijing, on the Bohai Gulf. Qinhuangdao Harbor is the main port of Hebei province. "Qinhuangdao" means "the island of Qinhuang" ( the island of the first Emperor in Qin Dynasty ). The Qin Emperor - Qin Shi Huang ( 2000 years ago ) is said to have been looking for immortality on an island here, hence the name. Qinhuangdao is the splendid blend of the Great Wall culture, beach holidays, bird-watching and historical surveys.
Beidaihe is one of the three urban districts under the jurisdiction of Qinhuangdao City. The other two districts are Haigang District and Shanhaiguan District. The Beidaihe District is famous for the beautiful beaches and sunshine. The Beidaihe beach resort stretches 10 km. It is is also known as a birding haven, a perfect spot for bird watching. Beidaihe is one of nine famous sun-rise watching spots in China!
Haigang District is where Qinhuangdao Municipality is located. "Haigang"means "Harbor". It is also where the Qinhuangdao Harbor lies. In 215 BC, China's first emperor Qinshihuang arrived here on his fourth eastern inspection and sent Lusheng and Han Zhong out to the sea to look for the immortal for him.
Shanhaiguang District is well known for the "First Pass Under Heaven", considered the No.1 Pass of the Great Wall and the eastern end of the Great Wall, stretching 23 meters into the sea like a dragon drinking water, hence its name - the "Old Dragon's Head." Shanhaiguan's most exciting activity is a hike up the Great Wall's first peak - Jiaoshan Great Wall.
Highlights:
Hike Jiaoshan Great Wall, the Great Wall's first peak. Ascend the "First Pass Under Heaven", one of the best preserved passes along the Great Wall. Touch the eastern end of the Great Wall - the "Old Dragon's Head". See the sunrise on the Beidaihe beach near Dove Nest Park Bird watching at Dachaoping Wetland under Chitushan Bridge Enjoy seabeach activities on the Jinshan Beach in BeidaiheQinhuangdao Tourist Sketch Map
Beijing Qinhuangdao ( Beidaihe Shanhaiguan ) Tour
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Attractions: Jiaoshan Great wall, The First Pass Under Heaven , Old Dragon's Head Train: Beijing - Shanhaiguan - Beijing Bullet Train Vehicle: Private Car or Van Service: Lunch + entrance fees + private tour guide & driver Tour Code: BQHD-01 Price：From US$ 139 p/p |
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Attractions: The First Pass Under Heaven , Old Dragon's Head, Jiaoshan Great wall Train: Beijing - Shanhaiguan - Beijing Bullet Train Vehicle: Private Car or Van Service: Meals as listed + entrance fees + private tour guide & driver Hotel: Jinshan Hotel or same class by the Beidaihe beach Tour Code: BQHD-02 Price：From US$ 209 p/p |
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Attractions: Sunrise, Dove Nest Park, Tiger Rock Park, Cruising on the sea, the Beidaihe Olympic Avenue Park. Train: Beijing - Beidiahe - Beijing Bullet Train Vehicle: Private Car or Van Service: Meals as listed + entrance fees + private tour guide & driver Hotel: Jinshan Hotel or same class by the Beidaihe beach Tour Code: BQHD-03 Price: From US$ 209 p/p |
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Attractions: Wetland at Dachaoping, Wetland at Yang River Train: Beijing - Beidiahe - Beijing Bullet Train Vehicle at Qinhuangdao: Private Car or Van Service: Meals as listed + entrance fees + private tour guide & driver Hotel: Jinshan Hotel or same class by the Beidaihe beach Tour Code: BQHD-04 Price: From US$ 299 p/p |
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Attractions: The First Pass Under Heaven , Old Dragon's Head, Jiaoshan Great wall, Dove Nest Park, Tiger Rock Park, Cruising on the sea Train: Beijing - Shanhaiguan - Beijing Bullet Train Vehicle: Private Car or Van Service: Meals as listed + entrance fees + private tour guide & driver Hotel: Jinshan Hotel or same class by the Beidaihe beach Tour Code: BQHD-05 Price: From US$ 299 p/p |
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Beidaihe Qinhuangdao travel information
Train travel to Qinhuangdao
The city of Qinhuangdao has three railway stations - Qinhuangdao Railway Station, Shanhaiguan Railway Station and Beidaihe Railway Station. For most visitors to Qinhuangdao, train ride is the best way of transport. For the time being, it is advisable to use Shanhaiguan Railway Station if you come from Beijing and other cities.
Plentiful trains run between Beijing and Qinhuangdao (via Shanhaiguan and Longjiaying) including D trains, G trains,T trains and K trains. Of course, D trains are highly recommended for the trains to and from Qinhuangdao, taking about 2 or 3 hours from Beijing.
Flight travel to Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao's small airport is located between Haigang (center of Qinhuangdao) and Shanhaiguan with daily flights going to Shanghai, Dalian, Chengdu, Shijianzhuang and Shenzhen.Qinhungdao Airport Enquiry Phone: 0335-5036588 5051976
Shuttle bus; 15km, 20-minute bus ride from airport to the Aviation Building in the city center of Qinhuangdao. From Qinhuangdao, take bus 34 and get to Beidaihe.
Airport tax: around RMB 30
Overland Travel to Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao Long-distance Bus Station is located 300 meters west of Qinhuangdao Railway Station. Comfortable buses run to the major cities all over China. In Beijing there are three main long-distance bus stations operating hourly the Beijing Qinhuangdao bus line.
Beijing Liuliqiao Long-distance Bus Station (tel: 010-63861262、63861260)
Beijing Sihui Long-distance Bus Station (tel:010-65574804)
Beijing Bawangfen Long-distance Station
Private driving along the 3 hour 300km Jingshen Expressway from Beijing to Qinhuangdao (Beidaihe) is a favorite of travel preferred by middle class who afford to buy private cars. Round trip expressway toll fees RNB 350, several service areas offering convenient services - toilets, shops , canteens and filling stations.
When to Visit in Qinhaungdao
Qinhuangdao enjoys a mild continental monsoon climate, consisting of distinctive seasons and mild winters and summers. The average temperature year round is 10.1ºC, with an annual average rainfall of 698mm and relative humidity of 62%.For summer beach bathing, the best time to visit Beidaihe is from July to September. If you have a hobby of bird watching, But the best time for bird watching here is April, May, October and November.
If you are only interested in the historical sites, like Jiaoshan Great Wall, Old Dragon's Head and First Pass under the Heaven, it makes no big difference regarding to the visiting time.
Qinhuangdao City Layout
Qinhuangdao is a narrow coastal city skirting off the Bohai Sea from northeast to southwest with three major districts, e.g. Shanhaiguan (north), Haigang (in the middle, also the seat of the Qinhungdao Government) and Beidaihe (in the south, the famous beach area.)Shanhaiguan is famous for its historical sights like Old Dragon's Head, Jiaoshan and The First Pass under the Heaven.
Haigang District is the political and economic center of Qinhuangdao.
Bedaihe is the famous summer retreat with beautiful beaches.
Shanhaiguan is about 20km northeast of Haigang District (Qinhuangdao) and Bedaihe is 15 km southwest of Haigang District. The three districts are well connected by buses and taxis.
Amazingly each of three districts of Qinhuangdao has its own railway stations. Adding to the complication of the railway management, Shanhaiguan Railway Station belongs to the administration of Shenyang Railway Bureau while Qinhuangdao and Beidaihe managed by Beijing Railway Bureau.
Get around in Qinhuangdao
Taxis in registered in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao can not carry passengers in Beidaihe and Shanhaiguan Districts, except for chartered ones. Qinhuangdao Taxis are cheap. Xiali Taxis
• RMB5 for the first 2km
• RMB1.4 per km for each additional kilometer
Other Brands
• RMB5 for the first 2km
• RMB1.6 per km for each additional kilometer
• Additional fare will be charged for an overrun of five minutes waiting
Buses link all the three towns (or three districts), generally starting every 30 minutes from 06:00am to 7:00pm.
Bikes and tandems are available along the beach roads in Beidaihe, RMB 10 per hour, green, relaxing and enjoyable.
The hotels in Qinhuangdao are largely scattered around Haigang District and Beidaihe. There are very few hotels in Shanhaiguan. For summer time, stay at Beidaihe is highly recommended, but be sure to book far in advance to secure your rooms due to the high season. For non-tourist season, most people choose to stay in Haigang District of Qinhuangdao mainly due to the fact that most of the hotels in Beidaihe are closed and the town is dead.
Recommended hotels in Haigang District of Qinhuandao
Holiday Inn Sea View Qinhuangdao, No.25 Donggang Road, Haigang Tel: 0335-3430888
Qinhuangdao International Hotel, No.303 Wenhua Road, Haigang, tel: 0335-3853022
Qinghuangdao Greatwall Hotel, city center, Haigang tel: 0335-3061666
Qinhuangdao International Trade Hotel, No.303 Wenhua Bei Road, Haigang tel: 335-3083083
Gloria Inn, No.17 Heping Street, Haigang District, tel: 0335-3288088
Recommended hotels in Beidaihe of Qinhuangdao
Beidaihe International Club, 50 Binhai Avenue (Binhai Dadao), tel: 0335-4181777
Jin Shan Hotel, 4 Dongsan Road, Beidaihe, tel: 0335-4041338
Beidaihe Friendship Hotel, 1 Ying Jiao Road, Beidaihe tel: 0335-4048558
Beidaihe Xinhua Holiday Hotel, 2 An'er Road, Beidaihe, tel: 0335-4280888
Beidaihe Jiaohai Hotel, 97 Dongjing Road, Beidaihe, tel: 0335-4024388
Situated in the northeast part of Hebei Province, and about 208kms from Beijing City, it is an ice-free port all the year round in north China.
To the north is the east part of Mountain Yanshan, and to the southeast is wide Bohai Sea. Its landscape is renowned for its magnificent mountains and enchanting beach scenes.
For instance, there are famous sights such as beaches, Pass City scenic area, and more, which take Beidai Beaches, Shanhaiguan Pass, Jiaoshan Great Wall and Old Dragon's Head as the attractions.
Qinhuangdao offers a large variety of delicacies prepared from the local crops. As located on the coast of the Bohai Sea, seafood is the specialty of Qinhuangdao.
You can also get flavor of the eight major cuisines of China, dishes from the imperial kitchen, Japanese, Korean, continental and Italian cuisines in the historic city.
Qinhuangdao Fishman Dock
Features: Seafood, Local Cuisien, Cantonese Dish, etc. it is the largest Seafood Restaurant in Qinhuangdao.
Address: No. Shandong Road
Tel: 0335-3417777 3426666
Qinhuangdao Great Wall Hotel
It is said the Bolo Cake here is delicious and has convenience position and nice environment
Address: No. 202, Yanshan Road
Tel: 0335-3061666
Shopping in Qinhuangdao is a delightful experience. The numerous decorated bazaars, shopping malls and huge departmental stores attract your attention the moment you enter the city.
It is a pleasant idea to take back home a souvenir from the city for yourself as well as your love ones. Located adjacent to Bohai Bay, Qinhuangdao offers many local products and specialties that come straight from the sea. In addition to abundant sea products such as crabs, scallops, whelks, pikes and sea cucumbers, Qinhuangdao offers many handicrafts and ornaments that are made from sea products.
Shopping Malls
Dayang Department Store
Address: No. 358, Xiou Road
Qinhuangdao Tianhong Plaza
Address: No. 32, Qinhuangdao City
Jindu Mall
Address: No.139, Wenhua Road, Haigang District
Yanbin Shopping Center
Address: No.18, Yingbin Road, Haigang District
Tianyang Shopping Center
Address: No.56, Minzu South Road, Haigang District
The nightlife in Qinhuangdao ends up a little earlier. Almost the supermarkets and stores close before 19:00. The whole city presents gentle and silence.
If you are still excited enough, you could go to some Bars, Cafes, Teahouses, and cinemas to spend some time, drawing a intact full stop for the whole day's happiness.
Bars
Matsa Club
Address: No. 70-80, Wenhua Road
Open time: 18:00-02:00
The Perfect Life Bar
Address: 20 meters east of Hebei Zhengquan, Middle Section of Hebei Street
Open time: 18:00-02;00
Bus Route: Bus No. 6, 31, 32, 34
Beidai River Biluo Tower Bar Park
Address: Donghai Road, Qinhuangdao
Open time: 10:00-24:00
Kanghui Manyao Bar
Address: The first floor of Era Square, Jinjie
Open Time: 20:00-02:00
History: Qinhuangdao is the only city in China named after an emperor, the Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty and the first emperor in the Chinese History. In 215 BC, Emperor Qinshihuang arrived in Jieshi (ancient name of Qinhuangdao) on his fourth eastern inspection and sent Lusheng and Han Zhong out to the sea to look for the immortal for him. Numerous legends and historical events endorse the city for rich culture background.
Climate: Qinhuangdao enjoys a mild continental monsoon climate, consisting of distinctive seasons and mild winters and summers. The average temperature year round is 10.1ºC, with an annual average rainfall of 698mm and relative humidity of 62%. The best time to visit Beidaihe is from May to October. But this period has to be lessened from June to August, if you want to appreciate the nearby sights. The yearly average temperature is about 10 degrees C., with a generally moderate humidity.
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