coastal
All travel guides tagged with "coastal".
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Penglai Shandong: Mythical Immortals' Island, Sea Mist & Coastal Fortresses
Visit Penglai on Shandong's north coast — the legendary city of immortals where sea mirages appear each spring, home to a remarkably preserved Ming-dynasty naval fortress, China's oldest lighthouse, and superb seafood in a coastal setting unlike any other in northern China.
Updated May 2026
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guangxiGuangxi Beibu Gulf: Weizhou Island, Beihai Silver Beach & Vietnam Border
Explore China's least-visited coastal province — Guangxi's Beibu Gulf coast with the volcanic Weizhou Island, Beihai's colonial heritage and Silver Beach, and the Detian Waterfall on the Vietnam border.
Updated May 2026
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Jilin Rime Ice & Dalian Coastal City: Northeast China Winter and Sea Guide
Two contrasting northeast China experiences — the world-famous rime ice fog of Jilin City in winter, and Dalian's European-style coastal city with its beaches, Russian architecture, and fresh seafood.
Updated May 2026
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ningboNingbo & Zhoushan Islands: Sacred Mountain Putuoshan & Coastal Zhejiang
A complete guide to Ningbo and the Zhoushan archipelago in Zhejiang — Putuoshan sacred island dedicated to Guanyin, the Tianyi Pavilion private library, Ningbo's Tang Dynasty Buddhist heritage, and island beaches.
Updated May 2026
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xiamenXiamen & Gulangyu Island: Colonial Architecture, Piano Culture & Seafood Guide
How to explore Xiamen and Gulangyu Island — the colonial heritage of the piano island, Xiamen's best seafood, the Buddhist Nanputuo Temple, and practical tips for ferry access and avoiding peak crowds.
Updated May 2026
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Dalian Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Russian Architecture & Fresh Seafood
Dalian on the Liaodong Peninsula — the Russian-Japanese colonial architecture, the Russian Street and Japanese Street districts, the beaches (Xinghai Beach, Bangchuidao Beach), the extraordinary freshness and cheapness of the seafood (sea urchin, scallops, clams direct from the ocean), and why Dalian is often compared to a Chinese Marseille.
Updated May 2026
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