Beidaihe Coastal Scenic Area
北戴河海滨风景区
About
Beidaihe is a coastal resort on the northern shore of Bohai Bay in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, first opened as a summer retreat by the Qing government in 1898 and later favored by national leaders for its cooler climate. Its roughly 20-kilometer beach has fine sand and calm, shallow water, making it one of northern China's best natural sea-bathing areas. Highlights include sunrise at Pigeon Nest Park, sunset at Tiger Stone Park, hilltop sea views from Lianfeng Mountain, and the historic villa district. It suits families, swimmers, and history or architecture enthusiasts, especially June through September.
Highlights
- Tiger Stone Sea Park
- Lianfeng Mountain Park
- Strange House Garden
- Pigeon Nest Park
- 20km golden beach
- Historic villa district
Getting there
- By train & bus
- Bus 34 from Qinhuangdao Railway Station takes about 40 minutes to reach the Beidaihe coast; Beidaihe High-Speed Railway Station is about 12 km from the beach, with buses and taxis outside the station; direct high-speed trains from Beijing South and Beijing stations reach Beidaihe Station in about 2.5 hours.
- By car
- About 3 hours from Beijing via the Beijing–Harbin Expressway; about 3 hours from Tianjin via the coastal expressway; about 3 hours from Shenyang via the Beijing–Harbin Expressway; a taxi from Qinhuangdao or Beidaihe station takes 10-30 minutes.
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Address 河北省秦皇岛市北戴河区中海滩
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Before you go
- Plan for at least a full day, since the route can link Pigeon Nest Park, Tiger Stone, Lianfeng Mountain, and the Strange House Garden, each with its own admission fee.
- Watch the sunrise in the morning and the sunset in the evening, and avoid the midday sun.
- Peak season (summer) draws large crowds, so book hotels and popular photo spots ahead of time.
- Many of the historic villas were built as sanatoriums or offices and are not open to the public — follow posted signs.
Tickets Entry to the coastal scenic area itself is free; individual attractions inside (Pigeon Nest Park, Lianfeng Mountain Park, the Strange House Garden, Biluota Tower, etc.) charge separate admission. During peak season it's best to book tickets for these sub-attractions in advance via Ctrip or Meituan to avoid queues.
Hours Open around the clock (the coastal area itself has no gates; individual attractions inside — Tiger Stone, Pigeon Nest Park, Lianfeng Mountain, the Strange House Garden — charge admission separately and keep their own hours).
Frequently asked
Is there an entrance fee for the Beidaihe Coastal Scenic Area itself?
No — the coastal area is free to enter, but most individual attractions inside, such as Tiger Stone, Pigeon Nest Park, and Lianfeng Mountain, charge separate admission.
Are Beidaihe and Nandaihe the same place?
No. Beidaihe is within Qinhuangdao city and is the traditional summer resort area; Nandaihe is in Changli County and focuses on amusement-park style attractions.
Which months are best to visit Beidaihe?
June to September is best for swimming; May and October are cooler with fewer crowds and are better for sightseeing and photography.
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