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[Qinhuangdao Free Travel] How to have fun in Qinhuangdao for 4 days and 3 nights, a comprehensive itinerary planning guide!

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Travellers Magicians
Jun 3, 2025

Catalogue

  • Qinhuangdao itinerary planning overview
  • Qinhuangdao Day 1
    • Zushan Scenic Area
  • Qinhuangdao Day 2
    • Shanhaiguan
    • Westport Garden
  • Qinhuangdao Day 3
    • Beidaihe
  • Qinhuangdao Day 4
    • Nandaihe
  • Trip Planning Assistant
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This guide carefully plans a perfect 4-day and 3-night trip to Qinhuangdao for you. Covering local attractions, authentic food and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Qinhuangdao and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether it is an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern metropolis, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful trip to Qinhuangdao!




Climb to the top of Zu Mountain to enjoy the sea of ​​clouds at the Great Wall, explore Shanhaiguan, an important military town during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and take in the industrial style of the port at Xigang Garden. You can also take in all the mountain and sea historical sites in one go.
Watch the migratory birds at the Beidaihe wetlands, walk on the waves and pick shells at the Nandaihe beach, and the two cities switch between the dual wild fun of land and sea.


date journey
Day 1 Zushan Scenic Area
Day 2 Shanhaiguan->Xigang Garden
Day 3 Beidaihe
Day 4 Nandaihe


Zushan Scenic Area is located in the northwest of Qinhuangdao City. Zushan was named Zushan because all the mountains to the north of Bohai Sea and to the east of Yanshan Mountain are formed by its branches, which means "ancestor of all mountains". Its highest peak, Tiannv Peak, is 1,424 meters above sea level, slightly lower than Mount Tai. Zushan is a relatively steep mountain, famous for its five wonders: mountains, water, rocks, caves and flowers. It is a mountainous natural scenic spot with certain historical and cultural connotations.


Address: 25 km from the north exit of Beijing-Shenyang Expressway, Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Business hours: Open from 08:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (no admission at 15:00)

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This is my second time climbing Zushan Mountain. Although it is off-season, it does not affect the travel experience. It is suitable for hiking. It is recommended to leave enough time to experience the fun of climbing. Those with a good fitness foundation can climb down the whole way, otherwise just take the cable car!


Shanhaiguan, also known as the No. 1 Pass in the World, is located in Shanhaiguan District in the northeast of Qinhuangdao City. Shanhaiguan Pass was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is backed by Yanshan Mountain in the north and faces Bohai Sea in the east. It is a city pass with a complete defense system and an important military fortress in ancient times. The "inside and outside the pass" often mentioned in ancient times refers to Shanhaiguan as the boundary. Shanhaiguan is one of the important passes in the eastern part of the Ming Great Wall. It echoes Jiayuguan in the western section and serves as the beginning and end of each other. It is known as the "No. 1 Pass in the World". Shanhaiguan Fortress has a circumference of about 4 kilometers and is connected to the Great Wall. The Ming Dynasty city walls in the ancient city are well preserved and most of the main streets and alleys are kept in their original state, making the ancient city more elegant and simple. The most eye-catching thing in the ancient city is the Zhenyuan Tower at the east gate of the city, also known as the "No. 1 city tower in the world". The tower stands on the Great Wall, overlooking the surrounding area. Climbing up the city wall, you can overlook the entire Shanhaiguan City and the scenery outside the pass. Surrounding the Zhenyuan Tower are buildings such as the Jingbian Tower, Linlu Tower, Muying Tower, Weiyuan Hall, Wengcheng, Dongluocheng, and the Great Wall Museum. However, except for the Great Wall Museum, most of them are in ruins. However, we can still get a general understanding of the ancient Chinese city defense architectural style from the layout of the ruins. Afterwards, stroll into the ancient city, try the local special snacks, and appreciate the customs and culture of Shanhaiguan. Shanhaiguan Scenic Area is not only a military fortress with a long history, but also a tourist and summer resort with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. There are more than 90 developed scenic spots and historical sites in the scenic area, with the Great Wall as the main line, including several scenic spots such as "Laolongtou", "Meng Jiangnu Temple", "Jiaoshan", "Changshou Mountain", "Yansai Lake" and "Wang Family Courtyard". The distance between each scenic spot is not far, and the transportation is convenient, so you can visit them along the way.

Address: No. 1 East Street, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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The first pass of the Great Wall is a place you must visit once in your lifetime. After seeing it, I feel that the trip is worthwhile. It is not easy to have such a grand building in ancient times. I marvel at the wisdom and intelligence of the Chinese people. This is the pride of every descendant of the Yellow Emperor!


Xigang Garden used to be an old port familiar to the people of Qinhuangdao. Now it has been transformed into a great place for tourism and leisure. Xigang Garden is rebuilt from part of the Xigang District of Qinhuangdao Port. The main landscapes of the garden are redesigned and renovated from the abandoned equipment and facilities of the port. It has a unique industrial atmosphere and profound heritage, and is full of seaport flavor and fashion.

Address: Laogang Road, Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City

Opening hours: 08:00-22:00 (no admission at 21:00)

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Where to go in Qinhuangdao? Xigang Garden is definitely your best choice! This treasured attraction, transformed from an old port, combines industrial style with artistic style. The key is 🆓 Jimei who loves taking photos, come and take photos 📷


Beidaihe is located on the eastern coast of Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao. There are many bathing beaches along the coast of Beidaihe where you can play in the sand, enjoy sunbathing, swim in the sea, or try parasailing, motorboats and other water activities. Dove Nest Park on the east side of Beidaihe is a great place to watch the sunrise and the tide. Along the coastline there are also special tourist attractions such as the Qin Emperor's Palace, Beidaihe Film and Television City, Strange Buildings and Gardens, and the Ocean Park.

Address: No. 113 Lianfeng Road, Dongshan Street, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao City

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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The following are comments on Beidaihe: Advantages - Rich tourism resources: It has more than 40 scenic spots such as Dove Nest Park, Biluo Tower Bar Park, Lianfengshan Park, etc., with beautiful beaches, sunrises and sunsets and other natural landscapes, as well as historical and cultural relics such as the Qin Shihuang Palace Ruins. - Excellent ecological environment: As one of the first national forest cities, it has a high urban green coverage rate and a large per capita public green space. It has three major ecosystems: ocean, forest and wetland, as well as 524 species of birds, making it an international bird-watching destination. - Pleasant climate conditions: It belongs to the temperate continental monsoon climate, with no extreme heat in summer and little severe cold in winter. The average annual temperature is 11°C. It is a good place to escape the heat in summer, and the climate in spring and autumn is also relatively comfortable. - Convenient transportation: Beidaihe has developed transportation. The Tianjin-Qinhuangdao high-speed railway passes through Beidaihe Railway Station. It takes 2 hours to get to Beijing, 1 hour to Tianjin, and 2.5 hours to Shenyang by EMU. The Beijing-Harbin Expressway, Coastal Expressway, Chengqin Expressway and other expressways pass through here, making self-driving tours very convenient. - Mature tourism facilities: There are many options for accommodation, including star-rated hotels and boutique homestays; there are abundant dining options, where you can taste a variety of seafood and specialties; there are also multiple night markets, such as Gongfuzhuang Night Market, where you can experience the local atmosphere. Disadvantages - Problems are prominent during the peak tourist season: Summer is the peak tourist season, with a large number of tourists, which will lead to traffic congestion, crowded scenic spots, rising accommodation prices and other problems, affecting the travel experience. - Some businesses overcharge customers: Some taxi drivers cooperate with restaurants to mislead tourists into spending; some seafood restaurants overcharge customers by charging inflated prices and shortchanging customers, which affects Beidaihe's tourism image.


Nandaihe is located in Funing District, Qinhuangdao City. It is across the river from the summer resort Beidaihe and is connected by a bridge. The water temperature in Nandaihe is moderate, the beach sand is fine and soft, the sea water is clear and transparent, and there are no reef fragments on the bottom of the water. It is an ideal natural place for sea bathing and sunbathing. Visitors to Nandaihe can enjoy the beautiful scenery, taste seafood and enjoy water entertainment.

Address: Ninghai Road, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Nanyu is very suitable for big babies to play. They are tall enough to play many games, and small babies can play some non-powered games and watch performances. The beach is by the sea, and the cableway on the right hand side of the entrance is great. The scenery is great and cool. Except for the queue, it is good. There are restaurants on the beach, which is convenient for eating. There are even Shanghai aunties, and the taste is not bad. The only complaint is that after playing on the beach, you can take a shower. 20 yuan per time is fine, but there is no parent-child room. The father is not here, so the mother can't take the boy to take a bath. He can't change clothes because he is covered in sand. I hope there will be improvements!



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