Time:
29 Jul.
Train D13 18:39 Beijing-Huludao North approx. 3 hours RMB 135
31 Jul.
D26 20:53 Huludao North-Beijing approx. 3 hours RMB 135
Meeting place:
Beijing South Railway Station
About Huludao
Huludao is endowed with a number of scenic areas and sites of historical interest, and attracts many domestic tourists in summer by virtue of its picturesque sandy beaches, including Longwan Beach near the city center and Xingcheng Beach, a traditional resort known as the 'second Beidaihe'.
The old town in Xingcheng is a beautifully preserved Ming dynasty city, with its original walls still intact and an interior studded with temples and historical architecture. The presence of hot springs in the Xingcheng region along with its uncrowded beaches have contributed to its fame as a health destination for Party cadres across the country, while the stunning Juhua island is another significant tourist attraction.
The Great Wall passes through Huludao in spectacular fashion at Jiumenkou on the Hebei border, where the wall spans the Daqing river in the form of nine gates. It is the only section of the Great Wall to be built over water, and was listed as a world heritage site in 2002.
Other attractions in the area include the remains of Jieshi palace, built by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty over two thousand years ago.
If you want to join us, please send me an email at:
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Jacken Zheng