Dongjiang Bay Beach Scenic Area is located in the southeastern leisure and tourism resort area of Dongjiang Port District, Binhai New Area, Tianjin. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, a large artificial beach scenic area built by Tianjin Binhai New Area, and one of the well-known coastal leisure destinations in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. The scenic area is characterized by its golden beach formed by artificial reclamation. It introduces seawater and purifies it, creating an area suitable for coastal leisure and entertainment, allowing tourists to experience coastal vacations without traveling far. The total area of the scenic area is about 2.46 square kilometers, including a sea area of about 1.28 square kilometers and a land area of about 1.18 square kilometers. The scenic area has complete supporting facilities, including a visitor center, catering area, shower area, and parking lot. The parking lot covers an area of about 100,000 square meters and can accommodate thousands of motor vehicles at the same time, providing convenient travel conditions for tourists.
History and Culture
The Dongjiang Port District where Dongjiang Bay Beach Scenic Area is located is an important part of Tianjin Port, and its history is closely linked to the development of Tianjin Port. Tianjin Port has a long history. Since it was officially built as a garrison in 1404 (the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty), it has gradually become an important port in northern China. Dongjiang Port District, on the other hand, is an emerging port area formed through large-scale reclamation projects in modern times. Its construction started in the early 21st century and is one of the important measures taken by the state to promote the development and opening up of Binhai New Area.
As an important carrier of the leisure and tourism functions of Dongjiang Port District, Dongjiang Bay Beach Scenic Area has a relatively short history and was officially opened to the public in 2010. Its completion not only enriched Tianjin's tourism resources but also provided a new place for local residents and foreign tourists to get close to the ocean and enjoy leisure and entertainment. It witnessed the transformation of Binhai New Area from an industrial port area to a multi-functional comprehensive area, reflecting the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, industry and tourism.
Main Attractions
Core Beach Area
The core beach area is the main part of Dongjiang Bay Beach Scenic Area. The beach is about 2000 meters long and 165 meters wide, with fine and golden sand. The sand here is mainly from Fujian and other places, carefully screened and processed, very suitable for beach volleyball, beach soccer and other activities. Tourists can enjoy sunbathing here, or walk barefoot on the beach, feeling the sea breeze. There are protective dikes around the beach, which can effectively resist wind and waves and ensure the safety of tourists.
Coastal Trail
The coastal trail is built along the coastline, with a total length of about 3000 meters and a width of about 5 meters, paved with environmentally friendly materials. Various coastal plants such as suaeda salsa and tamarisk are planted on both sides of the trail, forming a unique coastal landscape. Tourists can walk along the trail to enjoy the sea view, or take a rest on the rest chairs along the way to feel the tranquility and vastness of the sea. There are also several viewing platforms on the trail, which are good places for taking photos as souvenirs.
Water Activity Area
The water activity area is located in the sea area outside the core beach area, covering an area of about 500,000 square meters, with moderate water depth and clear water quality. A variety of water entertainment projects are available here, such as jet skis, speedboats, sailboats, and kayaks, to meet the needs of different tourists. For tourists who like excitement, jet skis and speedboats are good choices, which can make people experience speed and passion; while sailboats and kayaks are more suitable for leisure vacations, and tourists can feel the fun of sailing under the guidance of professional coaches.
Children's Park
The children's park is located in the northeast of the scenic area, covering an area of about 5000 square meters, and is a playground specially built for children. The park is equipped with various amusement facilities such as slides, swings, climbing nets, and sandpits. All facilities have undergone strict safety inspections to ensure the safety of children's play. In addition, trees and lawns are planted around the park, providing a cool and comfortable playing environment for children. Parents can watch over their children in the rest area nearby, allowing them to enjoy happy times to the fullest.
Food
Seafood Feast
Seafood Feast is one of the signature dishes in restaurants in and around the scenic area. This dish uses a variety of fresh seafood as raw materials, including swimming crabs, mantis shrimps, scallops, clams, prawns, etc., with a total weight of 3-5 catties. When making, various seafood are put into a special large iron plate in turn according to different cooking times, added with secret sauce and braised, which is delicious and fragrant. The freshness of seafood is the key to this dish. Most restaurants around the scenic area have close cooperation with local fishermen, which can ensure the daily fresh supply of seafood.
Sticking Corn Cakes with Braised Small Fish
Sticking Corn Cakes with Braised Small Fish is a traditional characteristic food in Tianjin, which is more common in farm restaurants around the scenic area. This dish uses fresh small crucian carp, small yellow croaker, etc., which are cleaned and marinated with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic, then fried in a pan until golden on both sides, and then added with an appropriate amount of water, soy sauce, vinegar, etc. for braising. At the same time, corn cakes made of cornmeal are stuck on the edge of the pot, and the corn cakes are steamed by steam. The small fish is tender and flavorful, and the bottom of the corn cake is crispy, the top is soft, with the fragrance of corn and the freshness of fish. It is a very authentic farm dish.
Guoba Cai (Fried Dough Slices in Gravy)
Guoba Cai, also known as Gaba Cai, is one of the favorite breakfasts of Tianjin people, and is often available at breakfast stalls in the scenic area. It uses mung bean noodles to make guoba (fried dough slices), which are cut into diamond-shaped pieces, blanched in boiling water and fished out, poured with gravy made from more than a dozen seasonings, and then served with sesame paste, fermented bean curd juice, coriander and other condiments. It has a soft and glutinous taste and a rich flavor, and is a unique local snack in Tianjin.
Tickets
The ticket price is 50 yuan per person.
You can search for the official public account "东疆湾沙滩景区" on WeChat to get the latest news or buy tickets online.
Opening Hours
The opening hours will be adjusted according to the season. The opening hours in the peak season (May 1st - October 7th) are 8:30 - 18:30; the opening hours in the off-season (October 8th - April 30th of the next year) are 9:00 - 17:00. The scenic area will stop selling tickets 1 hour before closing. Please arrange your visiting time reasonably. In case of special weather (such as heavy rain, typhoon, etc.), the scenic area may be temporarily closed. It is recommended that tourists check the official announcement of the scenic area before traveling.
Tour Route
After entering the scenic area, tourists can first go to the core beach area to experience the fun of the beach, which takes about 2-3 hours. Then walk along the coastal trail to enjoy the sea view and vegetation along the way, walk to the viewing platform to take photos, which takes about 1 hour. Next, go to the water activity area and choose water projects according to personal interests, which takes about 1-2 hours. If you take children with you, you can go to the children's park and let them play for about 1 hour. Finally, enjoy delicious food in the catering area of the scenic area to end the day's trip. The whole route is about 5-7 kilometers, and the recommended visiting time is 5-8 hours.
Transportation
- Bus: You can take Tianjin Bus No. 513, 935, etc., get off at Dongjiang Bay Beach Park Station, and walk about 500 meters to the entrance of the scenic area.
- Subway: There is currently no direct subway near the scenic area. You can take Subway Line 9 to Civil Square Station, then transfer to Bus No. 513 to the scenic area.
- Self-driving: Starting from the center of Tianjin, drive along Jinbin Expressway, Jingjintang Expressway, etc., and it takes about 1.5-2 hours to reach. The scenic area has a parking lot, and the parking fee is 20 yuan per day for small cars and 30 yuan per day for large cars.
- Taxi: Taking a taxi from the center of Tianjin to the scenic area costs about 100-150 yuan, and the driving time is about 1.5 hours.
Must-visit Attractions
- Core Beach Area: The beach is about 2000 meters long with fine sand, which is an excellent place for beach activities and leisure vacations. You can enjoy sunbathing, playing with sand, etc. here.
- Water Activity Area: Covering an area of about 500,000 square meters, it provides various water projects such as jet skis and sailboats, allowing tourists to experience the fun of water sports, suitable for different groups of people who like excitement and leisure.
- Coastal Trail: With a total length of about 3000 meters, it allows you to enjoy the sea view and coastal plants, and is a good place for walking and sightseeing. The viewing platforms along the way are suitable for taking photos.
Travel Suggestions
- The best season to visit is summer (June-August). At this time, the weather is hot, which is suitable for water activities and beach entertainment, but sun protection measures must be taken.
- It is recommended to bring sun protection products such as sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses, as well as beach equipment such as swimming suits and beach shoes.
- The catering prices in the scenic area are relatively high. Tourists can bring some snacks and drinking water by themselves, but they must pay attention to keeping the scenic area clean and hygienic.
- Water activities are somewhat dangerous. When participating, you must follow the guidance of the staff and wear life jackets.
- If you want to avoid the peak crowd, you can choose to go on weekdays, as there are more tourists on weekends and holidays.
Matters Needing Attention
- Littering is prohibited in the scenic area. Tourists must put garbage into designated trash cans and take good care of the scenic environment.
- Swimming in non-swimming areas is prohibited to avoid danger. Swimming must be carried out in designated safe areas.
- Take good care of personal belongings, especially in the beach and water activity areas, to avoid loss of property.
- Abide by the regulations of the scenic area, do not damage the facilities and vegetation of the scenic area, and follow the management and guidance of the staff.
- In case of sudden weather changes or physical discomfort, you should ask the staff of the scenic area for help in time.