Qinhuangdao (秦皇岛 Qínhuángdǎo) is a city of 1.9 million people (2020) in the urban area in Hebei province. Qinhuangdao Port is the largest coal shipping port in the country. The Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park and is China's second largest wildlife park.
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Qinhuangdao, located in northeastern Hebei Province, is a coastal city on the Bohai Sea. It is known for its beaches, the eastern end of the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan, and nearby seaside resort areas such as Beidaihe and the southern coastal developments in Changli County. Qinhuangdao is commonly divided into four main areas for travel purposes: Beidaihe: A seaside resort district known for beaches and seasonal tourism. Nandaihe: A coastal resort area south of Beidaihe in Changli County, known for beaches and a cool arts scene. Haigang: The main urban and port district, generally considered Qinhuangdao proper. Shanhaiguan: The historic eastern terminus of the Great Wall and a preserved fort…
Qinhuangdao is a relatively small city by China standards. However, due to its location on the water, the city tends to sprawl in a linear fashion along the coast from Shanhaiguan to Beidaihe, thus making buses and taxis necessary means for getting around. Taxis are inexpensive and abundant, thus making them the preferred means of transport for travelers. Be sure you can confidently communicate where you want to go before you get into a cab as most of the drivers in Qinhuangdao can not speak English, but many of them can read Chinese. You can ask somebody to write down the place where you want go in Chinese on a card, and show this card to taxi driver.
Many of Qinhuangdao's attractions have been extensively restored or rebuilt in the 1980s. This includes most of the city wall as well as the Great Wall going towards the sea. The other side of the wall, going up the mountains, has been partly restored but some parts remain in their original, crumbling state. Much of the "old" town, especially along the main north-south road, was completely reconstructed in 2008/09. Several city blocks were remade into a faux-old Chinese city that, despite the lack of history, is quite pleasant to walk through. Most of it, however, is still largely uninhabited and quite like a ghost town.
Pu Shi (樸石西餐厅), Taiyangcheng Zhengyang Street No. 39, ☏ +86 3252286. 10:00 - 24:00. This is a favorite for pizza in the city. You can dine in, take out, or have it delivered straight to your door. The handmade crusts and ample toppings make this the best Chicago style pie in the city. The private rooms are classy and elegant. You will not be disappointed with the service and comfort. Watch a movie or a sports match on your own personal flat screen. If you do want some company, the piano bar is wonderful. You can curl up in the oversized, overstuffed furniture and take in the scene. This is the place to see and be seen in QHD.
Bar Lotus (阿那亚店 Ānàyà Diàn), No.1, East Side, Building 13, Zone 9, Anaya Tinghai Holiday Living Area, Binhai New Avenue, Changli County (滨海新大道阿那亚听海假日生活区九区13栋楼东侧1号), ☏ +86 15033508281. Su-Th 10:00-01:30, F Sa 10:00-02:30. This is a coffee shop and bar on the beach. It sells coffee during the day and alcohol at night. There are indoor seats and outdoor seats respectively. On Friday nights every week, professional massage doctors will also provide free massage services in the store. ¥90. (updated Oct 2023) Thirteen Invitations Bistro (十三邀小酒馆 Shísān Yāo Xiǎojiǔguǎn), No.
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In Aug, Qinhuangdao typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 20 rainy days.
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