Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province

Nandaihe

南戴河Nature

Nandaihe sees far fewer visitors than Beidaihe, so swimming here and enjoying the sunshine and sand is a wise choice.

Nandaihe — illustration

Nandaihe, Qinhuangdao · AI illustration for China Trip

Key facts

Guidebook rating
5 / 5

From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1775. Open in Google Maps

About Nandaihe

Nandaihe sees far fewer visitors than Beidaihe, so swimming here and enjoying the sunshine and sand is a wise choice.

Tips from the guidebook

  • 1. Beaches: Nandaihe's beaches are divided into paid and free beaches. The paid beaches, also known as amusement grounds, charge ¥30 per person; the free beaches are small, and their hygiene conditions are a concern.
  • 2. Nandaihe International Entertainment Center: A fine beach that is now a national AAAA-level scenic spot. Admission is ¥120, which covers almost all of the park's entertainment activities, and the sand sliding and grass sliding are particularly thrilling.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nandaihe?

Nandaihe is in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, in the North China of China.

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