Qinhuangdao - Beidaihe
Beidaihe is one of the most popular holiday and health resorts in China with numerous guesthouses and sanatoriums. The beach, the mild climate, and the many parks attract large numbers of visitors.
In 1898 the status of Beidaihe was raised when, by imperial decree, it was chosen as a health resort. At that time Europeans and wealthy Chinese built their villas here, but after 1949 Beidaihe became the health resort for the workers and sanatoriums were then erected.
The climate on this coastal stretch is very mild; in the summer the average temperature is around 23°C (72°F). The bathing season normally lasts from May to October.
In 1898 the status of Beidaihe was raised when, by imperial decree, it was chosen as a health resort. At that time Europeans and wealthy Chinese built their villas here, but after 1949 Beidaihe became the health resort for the workers and sanatoriums were then erected.
The climate on this coastal stretch is very mild; in the summer the average temperature is around 23°C (72°F). The bathing season normally lasts from May to October.
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Beidaihe Beach
The 10km/6mi long, 2km/1mi wide Beidaihe Beach (Beidaihe Haibin), with its many rocks and cliffs, is situated in the west of Beidaihe. In addition to a number of bathing establishments, some of which date back to the late 19th C, there are also five public gardens. The beach is divided into east, west and central sections; the west section is reserved for foreigners.
Walking along the beach towards the east we reach the Tiger Rocks.
Walking along the beach towards the east we reach the Tiger Rocks.
Lotus Blossom-Stone Park
The Lotus Blossom-stones Park, also known as the Lianpengshan Gongyuan, extends from the west of Beidaihe on the pine covered hill of Donglian Feng.
Here visitors can find the Guanyin Si temple.
Here visitors can find the Guanyin Si temple.