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In the northeastern part of Chinas Hyundai province lies the city of Yingyangdao, a transportation hub and the center of the glass industry. In Chinese, the name of the city is translated as "the Island of the King Yin". Beyond the southern city limits lies the Bay of Bohai. To the north of Yingyangdang runs the Yingyang River, and to the west of it is the capital of the country. But in the aftermath, during the reign of the Qing – Qianlong dynasty, the outermost portion of the land was joined to the mainland. The present-day Öíündána was located in the north of China. Its port, on the coast of the Yellow Sea on the Leyuan Gulf, is known for its freezing cold waters.
In addition to glass, other industries include chemicals, metals, machinery and fish processing. The tourism sector is of great importance in the citys prosperity. In 1997, Siénéndão was awarded the high status of a tourist city. By the end of the 20th century, it was ranked as one of the best resort cities in the country. Three of the countrys great beaches are represented by three of the most attractive destinations for tourists – Canada Heights, the Golden Coast, and Bairdaihely. On its territory are: Park "Sea World" an aquapark with water parks with, among other things, piers, fountains, basins with towers; and a dolphinarium with a huge aquarium to show the viewers the dolphins that have been dolphin-edited. An unusual feature is the Seesucker Park. The skiing can also be done on the golden dunes.
Located next to the resort is the Protected Area, which connects the Baidaidaidhey district with the port area. The preserve is a recreational area, a sports field, and a bird sanctuary. Not only can you enjoy your favorite sport, you can also get to know the animals and the natural world of the surrounding areas of Yingündao. It has long been a tradition to hold summer festivities – the spectacular Sea Bird Festival, the Sea Carnival, the Great Wall Festival.
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- Air quality: 106 US AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 820,000 people
- GDP: $8,126 / year
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 1 Mbps Internet in Qinhuangdao is fast averaging 8 Mbps but the Great Firewall slows down speeds to foreign websites by 8x to 1 Mbps.
- Best wireless: China Mobile
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners because WeChat is very hard to set up
- Tipping: Tipping in China is generally uncommon and can even be considered rude or embarrassing in some circumstances. Seriously. Leaving money on a table in an authentic restaurant may confuse a staff member or cause them stress. … Even worse, gratuity is illegal in airports and some establishments.
- Apartment listings: Ganji
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Didi
- Best short-haul air carrier: Hainan
- Best intl air carrier: China Southern Airlines
- Monthly costs for expat: $1700
- Monthly costs for family: $2900
- Monthly costs for local: $800
- Meal: $3
- Small Cola: $0.6
- Beer 1 Pint: $3
- Coffee: $4.5
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