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 Beidaihe
is a famous and scenic summer resort located at the southwest of
Qinhuangdao Municipality. A bustling coastal village with a quaint,
small-town ambience, it provides a welcome break from the fast pace of
city life.
Its charm lies mostly in the lively inhabitants, bustling night stalls
and, of course, the seaside view s.
From long stretches of pebbled sand to small coves, it is easy for
travelers to escape the masses and spend long hours exploring and
imbibing the atmosphere of their surroundings.
The Beidaihe Beach Resort stretches 10 kilometers east to west from the
Yinjiao Pavillion to the mouth of the Daihe. In Changli, southwest of
Beidaihe, there are also plans to convert a local bathing beach into
another resort. Plans for development foresee that this naturally
pristine beach, like the rest of the Beidaihe Beach Resort, will also
attract millions of visitors from all over the world each summer.
Besides the beach, the surrounding scenery is equally beautiful and
definitely worthy of tourist attention. Mt. Lianfeng, which backs onto
the beach, has two peaks covered by abundant green pines and cypress
trees. Lush vegetation, strange caves, decorated pavilions, secluded
paths and winding bridges cover the mountain and offer many
opportunities for discovery that just makes the mountain even more
unique and infinitely appealing.
 The
view from Wanghaiting (Seaside Pavilion) at the top of the hill,
gives a feeling of omnipotence and carefree fun as you stare out into
the misty clouds hovering above the sea. One can also enjoy watching
dazzling sunrises in the early morning at the Yinjiao Pavilion on the
northwest beach. Another way to witness this beautiful morning event is
out the window of one of the local trains.
At the eastern base of Mt. Lianfeng is a park called Lianhuashi (Lotus
Stone), named after the several huge rocks standing upright in the shape
of a lotus flower. The park also houses the beautifully restored Guanyin
Temple in the north, and the impressive Zhujia Grave in the east.
Locals here also recommend a visit to the Tiger Rocks as the
central attraction of the middle beach. This rock formation is composed
of several huge rocks protruding from the sea like crouching tigers.
Standing on one of these rocks, one is fascinated by the beating waves
beneath and the vast sea in the distance.
The Yinjiao Stone in the east is one of the most popular
attractions of Beidaihe. It is a separate rock with the unique shape of
an eagle perched upon it. Groups of wild doves once dwelled in the rock
caves there, so it is also known as "Dove Nest". Yinjiao Pavilion is at
the peak, where visitors can enjoy watching the powerfully alive ocean.
Visit beautiful China today!
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