Beidaihe
About 2 hr by train from Beijing
The classic summer seaside resort on the Bohai Sea, near the Great Wall's end at Shanhaiguan.
Why locals go
The summer beach weekend by bullet train.
Visiting Beijing?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Beijing for your flight home.
What to book
- Beidaihe beaches
- Old Dragon's Head where the Great Wall meets the sea
- Seafood market
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Sunrise at Pigeon's Nest Park
- Seafood dinner by the shore
With friends
- Beach day and bike along the coast
- Shanhaiguan Pass and Old Dragon's Head
When to go
June to September.