|
 This
resort is located
fifteen kilometers
southwest of Qinhuangdao.
It faces Bohai to the
south and has the
Lianfeng Hills, with
their forests of pine
and cypress, as a
backdrop. The beach is
two kilometers wide and
extends for ten
kilometers from Daihekou
in the west to Eagle
Rock in the east. With
its beautiful winding
coastline and its
pleasant, moderate
climate, Beidaihe Beach
is a popular spot for
summer vacations.
The area is dotted with
buildings and villas,
some along the beach and
others hidden in groves.
The main attractions are
South Heavenly Gate (Nantianmen),
Cave Leading to the Sky
(Tongtiandong), Camel
Rock (Luotuosi), Tiger
Rock (Laohusi), Guanyin
Monastery, and Lotus
Park.
Since national
liberation of 1949,
roads in downtown
districts and a
beachside highway have
been built or repaired.
Sanatoriums embracing an
area of 3,160,000 square
meters have been built
and five beachside parks
restored. |
