Budget Travel in Qinhuangdao: A 3-Day Itinerary & Expense Breakdown

Heads up for those planning a July/August trip to Qinhuangdao! This 3-day, 2-night guide ensures maximum fun with minimal spending! [RoundNails] Itinerary Day1 Morning: Visit free Tiger Stone Marine Park. Watch sunrise over orange-tinged reefs and stroll along the waves. Afternoon: Take bus to West Port Garden (free entry). Admire railway flower fields and industrial shipyard vibes. Enjoy sea views with a ¥15 coffee at the container café. Evening: Feast at Gongfuzhuang Night Market. Try affordable treats like 3 grilled scallops for ¥10 or giant mackerel dumplings at ¥6 each. Budget ¥30/person. Day2: Morning: Catch sunrise at Pigeon Nest Park (¥35 ticket), prime for tide-pooling. Afternoon: Free seashell hunting at Seamless Sea Bathing Spot. Then visit Spiral Tower Marine Bar Park (¥40 ticket) - daytime photo ops with blue-white hot air balloons, nighttime beach parties. Day3: Morning: Sunrise at Golden Dream Bay (free), perfect for crab and razor clam catching. Afternoon: Explore Qinhuang Alley for local snacks/souvenirs like ¥5 giant grilled gluten or 4 garlic oysters for ¥10. Budget ¥30/person. [Rainbow] Accommodation Stay at Beidaihe Liuzhang B&Bs (¥80-150/night). Convenient location near beaches. Total: ~¥300 for 2 nights. [Highway] Transport Use Alipay's Qinhuangdao Transit Card. Bus travel totals ~¥30 for 3 days. [IceCream] Food Costs Breakfasts (~¥10), lunches/dinners at local restaurants (~¥30/meal). Total: ~¥150 for 3 days. [Purse] Estimated Expenses - Tickets: ¥75 - Lodging: ¥300 - Food: ¥150 - Transport: ¥30 - West Port coffee: ¥15 Total: ~¥570 With this budget plan, you can fully enjoy Qinhuangdao for under ¥1000! 🉑