China’s top ten charming wetland cities are perfect for self-driving tours. The Red Beach National Scenic Corridor, located at the mouth of the Liao River, is known for its red coastline. On January 7, 2020, it was officially designated as a National AAAAA-level scenic spot by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The scenic area has successively won honors such as the ‘National Ecological Tourism Demonstration Zone’, ‘National Sports Tourism Boutique Scenic Spot’, ‘National Wetland Tourism Demonstration Base’, and ‘Liaoning Province Famous Brand Demonstration Zone’.
The core wetland ecosystem within the scenic area is well-preserved and of great significance, listed by the International Wetland Convention Organization and part of the ‘Northeast Asia and Australia Shorebird Migration Network’ and ‘Northeast Asia Crane Network’. The vibrant red Suaeda plants and the vast reed marshes, along with the endless rice fields, paint a picture of ecological art between heaven and earth. This is one of China’s top ten charming wetlands and home to rare species such as the ‘Wetland Fairy’ Red-crowned Crane and the ‘Ocean Elf’ Spot-billed Dolphin, narrating the cultural stories and historical heritage of the Liaohe River Delta. The scenic area, with wetlands as the backdrop, creates a ‘Four Seasons’ Red Beach. In spring, migratory birds return, waterways crisscross, reeds are lush green, and Suaeda plants are bright red, making it a paradise for many migratory birds to rest, breed, and stop over. In summer, rice fields serve as canvases for art, with the wind as the conductor, under the vast sky, creating a unique ‘Rice Art Area’, planting art in the fields. Climbing the Yixin Pavilion to overlook the rice field paintings, the scenes are vivid and the artistic conception transcends; looking into the distance, every step offers a new view, with beauty beyond description. In autumn, the fiery Suaeda, golden rice, green reeds, blue sea, and black tidal flats form a colorful oil painting, attracting people to look towards this colorful kingdom. In winter, Suaeda goes dormant, and the red beaches recede, with layers of ice stretching for thousands of miles and vast ice floes on the sea, presenting the unique charm of China’s northern coastline in ice and snow. The Liaohe River Delta’s ice has attracted more and more outdoor sports enthusiasts with its magical and unique natural scenery. As a National AAAAA-level tourist attraction, it actively promotes the ‘New Tourism Retail’ thinking model, focusing on the needs of tourists, and continuously upgrading the scenic area’s services and products. In 2021, the scenic area added projects such as rice field mini-trains, ancient fishing culture, muddy fishing, stream fishing, ladders, five-person swings, kayaking, transparent boats, and fishing family stew pots, as well as entertainment for children. The scenic area thoroughly implements the spirit of the 19th National Congress, fully implements the ‘Healthy China’ national strategy, practices the development concept that ‘green water and green mountains are mountains of gold and silver, and ice and snow are also mountains of gold and silver’, and transforms from a natural sightseeing type to a cultural experience type, promoting the Red Beach scenery to the international tourism market.Opening Hours: The scenic area is open all year round from 08:30 to 17:00.
Preferential Policies:
– Children: Free admission for children who are 6 years old (inclusive) or under, or with a height of 1.30 meters (inclusive) or below.
– Elderly: Free admission for citizens who are 70 years old (inclusive) or above (with a senior citizen card and ID card); half price for citizens who are 60 years old (inclusive) to 69 years old (inclusive) (with a senior citizen card and ID card).
– Military Personnel: Free admission for active-duty Chinese military personnel, martyrs’ families, and military academy students (with military officer or soldier ID, civilian cadre ID, or student ID); free for retired military officers (with retirement certificate).
– Public Security Police: Free admission with ID card and police officer ID.
– Journalists: Free admission for news workers (with a valid certificate issued by the National Press and Publication Administration and ID card).
– Disabled Persons: Free admission with disability card, military disability card, and ID card.
– Students: Half price for minors who are 7 years old (exclusive) to 18 years old (inclusive) and full-time college students (with student ID and ID card).
Service Facilities:
– Parking: [Red Beach National Scenic Corridor Parking], with a fee; located outside the Red Beach National Scenic Corridor scenic area; capacity: 8000; 20 yuan for vehicles with less than 9 seats, 30 yuan for 9-19 seats, and 40 yuan for more than 19 seats.
– WIFI: Account: honghaitan-yk; Password: No password required; Coverage: Full coverage.
– Luggage Storage: Reference price: 10 yuan per time, 20 yuan for oversized items; free.
– Scenic Area Explanation: Electronic guides and manual explanation services are provided at the Tourist Service Center. Fees: Electronic guide: Chinese, 30 yuan per hour, with a 300 yuan deposit required. Manual explanation: General guide 100 yuan per person, professional guide 200 yuan per person.
– Park Transportation: Reference price: Fee-based.
– Electronic Guide Rental: Reference price: Chinese, 30 yuan per hour, with a 300 yuan deposit required; located at the Tourist Service Center.
– Stroller Rental: Reference price: Fee-based.
– Wheelchair Rental: Free, with a 500 yuan deposit required per wheelchair; located at the Tourist Service Center.
– Smoking Area: The scenic area has designated areas for smoking, and visitors are only allowed to smoke in these designated areas. Designated smoking areas are located near the parking lot.
– Nursing Room: Located near the Red Beach National Scenic Corridor Tourist Center, Xianghai Tongxin, and Lover’s Island attractions, with accessible restrooms.
– Dining: Multiple restaurants are available within the Red Beach National Scenic Corridor scenic area, located near Yishui Yunzhou and marked with prominent signs.
Payment methods: Cash, Alipay, and WeChat payment are available.
