Qinhuangdao, Exploring China’s Largest Coal Shipping Port City
Nicknamed as the “backyard garden of Beijing and Tianjin,” Qinhuangdao, China is a prefecture-level city located on the northeastern coast of Hebei. The city serves as one of the major ports in the country and the most prominent coal shipping port as well, handling a majority of China’s coal exports. To reach the city by plane, you can arrive at two of the local airports in the area, the Qinhuangdao-Bedaihe Airport and the Qinhuangdao Airport. Tourists can easily find both affordable and luxurious hotels in the city, along with a handful of restaurants, boutiques, and recreational facilities.
Best Time to Visit
The best times to visit the city is from late October to mid-March when the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. The climate during these months ranges from relatively cold to comfortably warm. However, March is marked as the best month for travel, especially when the Qinhuangdao celebrates its Cold Food Festival, or most locally known as Hanshi Festival. This traditional Chinese holiday features nothing but traditional food, cooked without the use of fire. Tourism during this season is slow, so expect Qinhuangdao, China hotels to be at their cheapest.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Three of the best places to visit while in Qinhuangdao are the Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum, and the Tanghe River Park, all of which offers a balanced combination of the city’s history and natural beauty. The Xinao Underwater World will give you a view of what is under the seas of China. Book your rooms or suites at the best hotels in town, including the 5-star Grand Hotel Qinhuang and the lavish Sheraton Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Hotel.
