City Guide:

Qinhuangdao is located between 38 54' north latitude and 119 36' east longitude on the northwestern coast of the Bohai Gulf and the northeast part of Hebei province. It is one of the best tourist cities in China. One of the famous tourist scenic areas the Beidaihe beach is located in Qinhuangdao city. Due to its beautiful scenic spots and acceptable climate, Qinhuangdao is regarded as the Capital of Summer in China.

The history of Qinhuangdao city can be dated back to the Qin Dynasty. In the year 215 BC, Qinshihuang, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty came here to get some herbal in order to be immortal, hence the name of the city Qinhuangdao meaning the island of emperor Qinshihuang.

As it is mentioned before, the Qinhuangdao itself is a great scenic spot for the tourists. It is a very enjoyable thing for the tourists to walk in the center of the city to feel the specialty and beauty of the city. But the Beidaihe Beach and the Shanhaiguan are the place where most tourists come to visit when traveling in Qinhuangdao city. The most famous local flavors of Qinhuangdao is Sitiao Steamed Pork Dumplings.