The 9 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 4 guides that rank for "best beaches in china"
Named by 2 of 41. Sanya (Hainan)Hainan Island, ChinaHome to Yalong Bay, Sanya Bay and Dadonghai Beach, with white sand and soft waves.Hainan Island is said to have the nicest beaches in the country.
Named by 2 of 42. QingdaoShandong, ChinaRegarded as the beach capital of northern China.No. 1 Bathing Beach has a gentle slope and mild waves, good for summer swimming.
Named by 2 of 43. Qinhuangdao and BeidaiheHebei, ChinaGolden Beach in Changli County has 52.1 km of coastline with fine soft sand.Beidaihe is a six mile resort beach on the Bohai Sea, 300 km from Beijing.
Named by 2 of 4
4. Xiamen
Fujian, China
A seaside city with broad sandy beaches, among the most popular seaside destinations in China.
Some beaches were once closed off with barriers, but some are now reasonable.
5. BeihaiGuangxi, ChinaKnown for Silver Beach: long, flat, with fine white sand and clean water.Suited to marine sports and seafood.
6. DalianLiaoning, ChinaA summer resort in northern China facing the Yellow Sea.Tiger Beach and Jinshi Beach are named for relaxing and marine sport.
7. ZhuhaiGuangdong, ChinaOver 100 offshore islands along 604 km of coastline.Nansha Bay, Wailingding Island and Dong’ao Island are the beach spots named.
8. Putuoshannear Shanghai, ChinaA small island with quiet atmosphere, nice beaches and Buddhist temples, reached by boat from Shanghai or Ningbo.Fast boat from Shanghai takes about two hours.
9. KinmenChina (island not administered by Beijing)The writer found a very wide, empty beach on the side of Greater Kinmen facing away from China.About 300 meters wide depending on tide, with soft sand and fairly clean water.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name April to May and September to October as the best time to visit China.
Mostly yes on Hainan Island, though one source says beaches in China are often dirty, crowded and muddy. South China Sea swimming runs May to November.
Is Hainan similar to Hawaii?
Hainan Island has been called the Hawaii of China, with some nice beaches, warm winters and good food.
Named by 2 of 41. Sanya (Hainan)Home to Yalong Bay, Sanya Bay and Dadonghai Beach, with white sand and soft waves.Hainan Island is said to have the nicest beaches in the country.
Named by 2 of 42. QingdaoRegarded as the beach capital of northern China.No. 1 Bathing Beach has a gentle slope and mild waves, good for summer swimming.
Named by 2 of 43. Qinhuangdao and BeidaiheGolden Beach in Changli County has 52.1 km of coastline with fine soft sand.Beidaihe is a six mile resort beach on the Bohai Sea, 300 km from Beijing.
