Escape from Beijing's Heat: A 3-Hour Self-Drive Trip to Aranya

🔥 Beijing's summer is getting hotter and hotter~ Join me for a spontaneous weekend trip to escape the heat and cool off by the seaside... 📌 Destination: Aranya Resort, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province 🚗 Self-Drive: From Beijing city to Aranya, about 3 hours (6 hours round trip) 🏠 Hotel: Aranya Sukha Hotel ➡️ Superior Sea View King Room for 2 nights ✨ The hotel was booked more than half a month in advance, so the price was reasonable. It includes breakfast for two and complimentary hot spring tickets. Sukha is one of the best hotels in Aranya in terms of environment, service, and facilities. 💡 What to do in Aranya? 1️⃣ Play in the sand and water at the beach. Be mindful of the strong sea breeze and sun protection. If you have kids, bring some sand toys. 2️⃣ The lemon pool at Sukha Hotel is perfect for young children. It is open both day and night until 9 PM. 3️⃣ The infinity pool is near the lemon pool. The pools in phases two, four, and the newly opened phase nine are also highly recommended. They are less crowded and the water is very clean, ideal for daytime swimming. 4️⃣ Beach swings: There are beach swings near Club Med and the Dune Art Museum. They are great for photos during high tide, and there are many seagulls! 💡 Where to go in Aranya? 1️⃣ Dune Art Museum: A must-see exhibition with cave-like designs inside that are great for photos! 2️⃣ Listening Children's Art Center: A gallery initiated by Zhang Zilin in phase six, perfect for young children to visit. They can also participate in painting classes. 3️⃣ Tagi Apple House: The big apple at the entrance is perfect for photos! 4️⃣ Lonely Library: Reservation required. It has children's picture books. 5️⃣ Seaside Concert Hall: The big red building by the sea. 6️⃣ Skate Park: Watch cool guys skateboarding. 7️⃣ Aranya Art Center: Recommended to wear black and white for great photos. 8️⃣ Auditorium: Reservation required due to its popularity. 💡 Where to eat in Aranya? 1️⃣ Changji Seafood: Must-try dishes include almond eggplant and sailor sea intestine rice. The seafood is excellent, and the location and service are great. 2️⃣ Fuji Chaoshan Hotpot: Enjoy a small hotpot while feeling the summer breeze on the street. The beef balls are amazing! 3️⃣ Yellow River to the Sea: Tomato and egg noodles can be made with low salt, perfect for children. 4️⃣ Senhai Hidden Spring: A Japanese restaurant surrounded by forest with floor-to-ceiling windows. They serve udon and beef rice that children can eat. 5️⃣ Train Restaurant: Dine inside a real train. The hotpot experience is unique, and the large lawn at the entrance is perfect for photos!