Beidaihe is one of the most popular and famous resorts in China. It is located on the coast of the Ljadunsky (northern part of the Bohai Sea) of the Gulf of the Yellow Sea, almost 300 km from Beijing. It is equally popular with both "local" Chinese tourists and foreigners.
From the larger cities (Beijing and, for example, Tianzqin), Baydah is primarily characterized by an almost complete lack of hustle and bustle. This makes it an excellent resting place for people tired of work, noise and rhythm of big cities. Calm Baidaheh enchants with its nature, the sea and unusual for the Russian eye buildings in the traditional Chinese style.
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How to get here
The most convenient way to get to Beijing (air travel from Moscow costs from 20 thousand rubles), from here follows the high-speed train to Baidakha - the journey time will be 3 hours (the ticket price in the transfer to the Russian currency will be about 1, 5 thousand rubles). @
By Baidah himself is very convenient to travel by taxi, it is inexpensive (5 yuan per landing, then on the counter). The matter is that buses here go seldom, but strictly under the schedule. For walking around the city, you can rent a bike directly at the hotel.
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Climate
The climate in Baidah is humid, moderately continental. The swimming season lasts from May to September. The average air temperature in July-August is +24.5 ° C. The maximum air temperature in the high season does not exceed 33 ° C due to the light sea breeze. In winter, the average temperature in the ski resorts of Baidah is -10 ° C.
The history of the resort
The place where the modern Baidakha is located is more than 2000 years old. Like many seaside resorts, it used to be a fishing village, then - mainly residents of nearby cities rested here. The status of the resort of national importance Baidahhe acquired in 1898, around the same time it began to expand actively and build thanks to Western firms. Due to this, the architecture of the West and the East was surprisingly mixed in the city. For a long time the city was closed to foreigners resort.
Baidakha was rested mainly in the first persons of the state and their families, including Mao Zedong himself. Then trips to sanatoriums and boarding houses of the resort became available to other citizens of the country, and only in 1979 the mild climate, warm sea and long sandy beaches of Baidah were open to foreign tourists.
Beaches and rest in Bajdah
The city has a very good location from the point of view of the natural landscape: it seems to be stretched along the coast of Bohai Bay for 11 km, from the north it became the Yanshan mountain range. In other words, there is a sea, and mountains, and pine forests. Baidah has clean, healthy air and excellent sandy beaches.
In total there are 3 public beaches in the resort: Western, Middle and Eastern. Previously, the first was intended solely for the recreation of foreigners, the Middle for the local elite, and the Eastern for the patients of the sanatoriums. Now this system is almost not observed. Also in Baidah there are several paid beaches.
Hotels
Beidaihe belongs to the category of resorts of the middle class: here basically there are hotels and sanatoria 3-4 *, and only one hotel 5 *. It is still a predominantly therapeutic and health resort, consisting of many medical and spa facilities. Partly, therefore, in Baidah, lower prices for accommodation, as well as in shops, cafes and restaurants compared to the popular Hainan.
Excursions and sightseeing Bajdah
At 35 km from Baidah there is the beginning of the Great Wall of China, one of the main ancient attractions of China .It begins on the shore of the Bohai Sea and rises from the sea like the Dragon's Head, as it is here called .Here, the old dwelling and ancient weapons of the soldiers defending it were preserved - they are available to tourists for an inspection in the local museum .In addition, not far away is located one of the widest places of the Great Wall of China - the first heavenly fortress .She also serves as the first post of the ancient fortification .All this is open to tourists: you can walk a few kilometers, enjoy the beauty and grandeur of the ancient building .
In Baidah there is the palace of the emperor Qin Shihuang-di. In the 3rd century BC. e. he conquered and united 6 principalities, thus creating the first Chinese Empire. His reign is known for a number of reforms: measures of weight, writing, monetary reform. With his life and activities you can get acquainted in the museum, in the form of sculptural scenes and sound design.
There is also a truly romantic place in Baidakh - the park "Nest of the Dove" (or "Indiao"). On its territory is a huge stone, reminiscent of the eagle. It is very good to watch the sun rise from this park. Many poets here met dawn, inspired by the beauty of the rising sun.
Entertainment and mountain skiing
Rest in Baidah is mostly beach, but there are other entertainments. In the city or suburb there are interesting historical places, an aquapark, a safari park, a dolphinarium, a park of sandy attractions, where special skis or sleighs can ride from the dunes. For fans of thrills there is a park of extreme attractions, a climbing center and a tarzanka.
As for the night entertainment, then, as a rule, they are not very good here: it is generally accepted that Baidakha is more suitable for a relaxing holiday, with the family. Young and active people can visit clubs and entertainment facilities of Qinhuangdao (city district, which is administratively subordinated to Baidah).
In addition, Baidahhe is the third largest ski resort in China. Built in the late 20th century, it is well equipped. The highest point of descent is Mount Nanlow 1, 4 thousand meters. In winter it is very snowy, there are slopes for skiers with varying degrees of training.
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