Liaoning Huludao Ultimate Budget Travel Guide: Fun and Affordable​

Huludao Ultimate Budget Travel Guide✨ Fun and Affordable 🌅Attention travelers departing from Guangzhou, this super detailed budget travel guide will take you on a great time in Huludao, focusing on maximum cost-effectiveness!💰​ 🎈Must-visit Attractions​ Xingcheng Ancient City: As one of the four best-preserved Ming Dynasty ancient cities in China, stepping inside instantly transports you back to the Ming era! From the city walls, you can take in panoramic views of the ancient city, and the Bell and Drum Tower is full of architectural charm. A little secret: touching the stone lions at the city gate brings good luck~ At night, wear Hanfu and stroll along Lantern Street for an immersive atmosphere. By the way, there’s also intangible cultural heritage seafood hotpot here, with a copper pot paired with pickled vegetables and freshly caught seafood—absolutely delicious!​ Red Sea Boardwalk & Sea Aircraft Carrier: An ultra-cool 1:1 scale aircraft carrier boardwalk on the sea, perfect for amazing photos! The nearby red grass beach is stunningly beautiful in October. At sunset, the pink-purple sky combined with the sound of waves creates an extremely romantic scene—perfect for couples!​ Jiumenkou Water Great Wall: The world’s only Great Wall built on a river, “the city walks on water, water flows under the city,” this view is simply breathtaking! Climb the Great Wall and be amazed by the magnificent frontier landscape.​ Juehua Island & Northern Buddha Island: Take a boat to this peaceful island away from the hustle and bustle, explore Tangwang Cave and Dalonggong Temple, and encounter wild seagulls while cycling around the island. Buy seafood at the fishermen’s dock—mantis shrimp are unbelievably large, and for just 50 RMB per person, you can eat until you can barely walk.​ 🚗Popular Itinerary​ Day 1:​ Morning: Xingcheng Ancient City (Dushi Mansion + Confucian Temple), soak in the rich historical atmosphere, and try a bowl of noodle tea with crispy sugar at the ancient city gate—delicious.​ Afternoon: Take photos of the aircraft carrier at Red Sea Boardwalk, then go wading at Longwan Beach; the evening lights are stunning.​ Night: Stroll through Hulugu Ancient Town’s Guandong Snow Town (winter only), watch Errenzhuan performances, and enjoy the fun of traditional rice cake making.​ Day 2:​ Early morning: Go clam digging and octopus catching at Juehua Island for a full experience.​ Noon: Visit Jiumenkou Great Wall to appreciate the unique water Great Wall scenery.​ Evening: Watch the sunset at Zhimaowan Beach, featuring free glass sea and windmill fields—so beautiful it will make you scream.​ 🦀Foodie Radar​ Seafood Dumplings: Highly recommend shrimp claw and mackerel fillings! Bohai Bay mantis shrimp are tender, paired with chives and pork; mackerel mixed with fatty pork and chives enhances the flavor. One bite is full of ocean taste, affordable and filling.​ Sea Snail Stewed with Meat: A specialty from Xingcheng Shahousuo Township. Sea snail (cat eye snail) meat is sliced and steamed with fried pork belly, salty, fresh, fragrant, and tender. You can find it in local farmhouse restaurants with great value.​ Braised Turbot Fish: Turbot is a specialty of Xingcheng, and braising with sauce is the traditional local method. The fish is tender and wrapped in rich sauce flavor, delicious and inexpensive, available in local small eateries.​ 💥Walking Tips​ Transportation: From Guangzhou, take the high-speed train to "Huludao North Station," about 10-12 hours total; or fly to Jinzhou Bay Airport, then take a taxi about 1 hour to Huludao city center. Getting around the city by taxi or bus is very convenient.​ Accommodation: Sea view Choice Hotels close to the beach; Hulugu Ancient Town wooden cabins for a forest-style experience. There are many affordable chain hotels in the city center with budget-friendly prices.​ Season: June to October is best for the sea; December to February offers ice and snow hot springs, niche but great value.​ Quickly save this guide and start an amazing budget trip to Huludao from Guangzhou!💖