4. Beidaihe, Hebei

This isn’t the white sandy tropical beaches of Sanya, but there isn’t always time to travel that far if you live around Beijing or Tianjin and only have a few days to spare! Beidaihe is famous for its soft sand and water of moderate salinity, making it an excellent place to swim and relax under the sun. Many modern holiday villages and public bathing places have been built here. [Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]

A poetic seaside view and pleasant climate will linger in the hearts of all those who visit here.[Photo by Wang Meng/Chinadaily.com.cn]

There are markets here where one can select live seafood and carry it away in a bag. However, many people using buckets gather shells and catch small crabs by the seaside all by themselves.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

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