# Xingcheng Seaside (兴城海滨)

Western Liaoning, Liaoning Province · Northeast, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/xingcheng-seaside
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near the Haibin Beach (海滨浴场) bus stop
- **Good for:** Photography, Nature

## About Xingcheng Seaside

Close to Beidaihe, Xingcheng is known as the "Second Beidaihe." Its scenery is much like other seaside cities, with sunshine, sandy beaches and the sea. What sets it apart is the grand Xingcheng Sea Festival held every July.

## Tips from the guidebook

- 1. Boat information: Drive along the Jingshen Expressway directly to Xingcheng, then go to the Xingcheng Lu Dao Jiaotong Wharf (陆岛交通码头) to take a boat to the island. Six ferries run to Juehua Island, with round trips every day from 7:00 to 17:00. Once you have bought a ticket, you can board any boat. In peak season, a boat departs every hour. The wharf has a secure car park.
- 2. Best season to visit: The best time to visit Xingcheng's beaches is May to October, when you can swim in the sea and seafood is at its most abundant. Seafood bought in fishing villages is more than 60% cheaper than at the city's seafood markets.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2256. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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