Huludao Hidden Gems Guide

Huludao 5-Day, 4-Night In-depth Tour Guide Budget: 8000 RMB (for 2 people) | Theme: Coastal Getaway + Historical Exploration + Food Experience 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Huludao → Xingcheng Ancient City (Ming Dynasty Charm) → Coastal Night View Day 2: Xingcheng Coast (Chrysanthemum Girl Statue/Beach) → Longwan Coastal Boardwalk → Seafood Feast Day 3: Jiumenkou Great Wall over Water (The only Great Wall crossing a river) → Jieshi Palace Ruins (Where Qin Shi Huang made his eastern tours) Day 4: Hulu Mountain Villa (Folk Culture Experience) → Lingshan Scenic Area (Liao Dynasty Ancient Temple) Day 5: Juehua Island (Famous Buddhist Island/Island Cycling) → Departure 💰 Budget Allocation (for 2 people) Item Cost (RMB) Notes Transportation 2500-3500 Round-trip high-speed rail/flight (e.g., Beijing → Huludao high-speed rail approx. 3.5 hours) Accommodation (4 nights) 2000-2500 2 nights sea-view hotel + 2 nights characteristic B&B Dining 1500-1800 Includes seafood, Northeastern cuisine, BBQ, etc. Tickets/Experiences 600-800 Great Wall, island ferry tickets, folk activities, etc. Local Transportation 500-700 Car rental/chartered car (car rental recommended for more freedom) Other 500 Souvenirs, snacks, etc. 🌟 Detailed Daily Itinerary Day 1: First Glimpse of History Morning: Arrive in Huludao (suggest high-speed rail to Huludao North Station), check into a hotel near Xingcheng Ancient City (Xingcheng Coastal Hot Spring Hotel recommended). Lunch: Sijiazi Seafood Market (freshly caught and cooked, 80 RMB per person, recommended mantis shrimp, steamed sea urchin with egg). Afternoon: Xingcheng Ancient City (Ticket 50 RMB): Ningyuan Weicheng of the Ming Dynasty, climb the city wall to see the Confucian Temple, Bell and Drum Tower. Jiliao Governor's Residence (included in ancient city ticket): Site of Yuan Chonghuan's anti-Qing command post. Dinner: Old Bian Dumpling Restaurant in the Ancient City (Three Delicacies Dumplings + Sauerkraut with Pork Belly, 50 RMB per person). Evening: Stroll along Xingcheng Coastal Square (free), admire the Chrysanthemum Girl Statue lit up at night. Day 2: Coastal Leisure Morning: Xingcheng Coastal Bathing Beach (free): Beach walk, photography (swimming available in summer). Longwan Coastal Boardwalk (free): Cycle along the wooden boardwalk (bicycle rental 20 RMB/hour). Lunch: Fisherman's Delight Food Stall (Garlic Vermicelli Scallops + Spicy Stir-fried Clams, 100 RMB per person). Afternoon: Shoushan National Forest Park (free): Climb to the top for a panoramic view of Bohai Bay (approx. 1.5-hour hike). Zhang Zuolin Villa (Ticket 20 RMB): Republican-era style architecture, built by the sea. Dinner: Haiwangfu Seafood Buffet (150 RMB/person, unlimited crabs, abalone). Day 3: Great Wall and Qin Traces Full-day chartered car (approx. 500 RMB/day) to: Jiumenkou Great Wall over Water (Ticket 80 RMB): The only Great Wall crossing a river, you can wade across in summer. Jieshi Palace Ruins (Ticket 30 RMB): Qin Shi Huang's eastern tour palace, explore the legend of "Meng Jiangnü Crying at the Great Wall." Lunch: Roadside Farmhouse Restaurant (River Fish with Corn Pancakes, 60 RMB per person). Evening: Return to the city, soak in a hot spring hotel (Hongluoxian Hot Spring recommended to relieve fatigue). Day 4: Folk Culture and Ancient Temple Morning: Hulu Mountain Villa (Ticket 60 RMB): Experience folk arts like paper-cutting, shadow puppetry, and visit the Guandong Folk Culture Museum. Must-see performance: Haicheng Stilt Yangko (check schedule in advance). Lunch: Manchu Eight Bowls inside the villa (80 RMB per person, recommended Snow Vegetable Stewed Tofu). Afternoon: Lingshan Scenic Area (Ticket 50 RMB): Lingshan Temple, built suspended in the Liao Dynasty, offers distant views of Bohai Sea from the summit. Dinner: Old Bai Halal BBQ (Grilled Lamb Chops + Grilled Seafood, 70 RMB per person). Day 5: Island Roaming Morning: Take a boat to Juehua Island (Round-trip ferry ticket 90 RMB/person, 40-minute journey): Cycle around the island (electric bike rental 80 RMB/2 hours), visit Dalonggong Temple (Tang Dynasty Buddhist ruins). Lunch: Island Fisherman's Delight (Steamed Sea Bass, 100 RMB per person). Afternoon: Before returning, shop at Huludao Department Store (buy dried sea cucumber, Hongluoxian dried tofu). ⚠️ Notes Transportation: Huludao attractions are spread out, car rental is most convenient (approx. 200 RMB/day), or a chartered car (400-500 RMB/day). Season: Best time is June-September (comfortable for coastal activities), October for autumn scenery and fewer crowds. Money-saving tips: Xingcheng Ancient City combo ticket (includes multiple attractions) is more cost-effective. Buying seafood at the market and having it processed is 30% cheaper than ordering directly at restaurants. 🦀 Must-Eat Food List Grilled Pen Shell Clams (Xingcheng specialty, fresh and juicy). Hongluoxian Dried Tofu (thin as paper, rolled with green onions and dipped in sauce). Liaoxi Hot Pot (sauerkraut + blood sausage + pork belly, winter exclusive). If you need to adjust the itinerary intensity or focus on certain experiences (e.g., adding parent-child activities), let me know anytime! 🌊🚴♂️