Is it better to go to Beidaihe or Shanhaiguan from Tianjin first?

The itinerary, transportation and accommodation from Tianjin to Beidaihe and Shanhaiguan are as follows:

1. Travel arrangements:

Beidaihe: On the first day, after arriving in Beidaihe, I visited pigeon nest park and enjoyed the seaside scenery and beautiful sunset. In the evening, visit the seaside at night, enjoy a big seafood meal, walk on the boardwalk and feel the sea breeze. The next day, I went to Tiger Stone Park, enjoyed the peculiar reef landform and took beautiful photos. Then visit Xanadu and feel the idyllic scenery. Enjoy the sunshine, bask in the sun, swim and take photos on the beach.

Shanhaiguan: From Beijing, drive along Jingha Expressway for about 300 kilometers, reach the Shanhaiguan exit, and then drive along the national road 102 for about 10 kilometers to reach Shanhaiguan scenic spot. Or after arriving at Qinhuangdao Station by train, you can take a bus or take a taxi to Shanhaiguan Scenic Area at Qinhuangdao Railway Station.

2. Mode of transportation:

Beidaihe: You can choose to go by train or coach. Starting from Tianjin, if you take the train, you need to transfer at Qinhuangdao station; If you choose a long-distance bus, you need to transfer at Qinhuangdao Tourism Distribution Center.

Shanhaiguan: From Beijing, drive along Jingha Expressway for about 300 kilometers, reach the Shanhaiguan exit, and then drive along the national road 102 for about 10 kilometers to reach Shanhaiguan scenic spot. Or after arriving at Qinhuangdao Station by train, you can take a bus or take a taxi to Shanhaiguan Scenic Area at Qinhuangdao Railway Station.

3. Accommodation:

Beidaihe: You can choose hotels in coastal areas and enjoy the beautiful scenery of sea view rooms.

Shanhaiguan: You can choose hotels near Shanhaiguan Scenic Area.

To sum up, the trip, mode of transportation and accommodation from Tianjin to Beidaihe and Shanhaiguan are different. Which destination to choose can be decided according to personal interests and preferences. If you like the seaside scenery and the feeling of beach vacation, you can choose Beidaihe. If you like historical and cultural sites and natural scenery, you can choose Shanhaiguan.