Anaya: Utopia by the Sea
by VentMarinMystic
Aug 1, 2025
🚄 Transportation Guide
Train/High-Speed Rail
Recommended stations: Beidaihe Station (28km from the community, ~¥40 by taxi), Changli Station (13.5km but with older facilities).
Self-drive
From Beijing: Jingha Expressway → Jingshen Expressway → Changhuang Connector (~3.5 hours). From Tianjin: Jinji Expressway → Jingha Expressway (~3 hours).
Flight
Beidaihe Airport: ~40 minutes by taxi (~¥110) to the community.
🏛️ Seaside Art Zone
Aranya Chapel
Feature: Pure white triangular architecture with tricolor light refraction at sunset. Best photo time: 17:00-18:30.
Lonely Library
Highlight: Three-level ocean-facing bookstore, silhouette photos possible after closing.
Dune Art Museum
Experience: Spiral staircase offers coastal views; cave-style galleries perfect for light photography. Ticket: ¥70/person (on-site purchase).
🏡 Community Living Area
6th Block Cultural Street
Photo spots: Red House Concert Hall (industrial design), Tagi Clock Slide Tower (dopamine color scheme). Evening activities: Handicraft markets & open-air cinema.
Anlan Hotel
Hidden gem: Rooftop stargazing bar (free access with room card), ideal for drinks under the stars.
Best sunrise/sunset spots: Lawn east of Lonely Library (sunrise), reef beach west of Chapel (sunset).
Seaside Activities
Sailing: Gold Bay Yacht Club offers courses (¥200/30min). Beach swing: Photogenic giant tire swing at 2nd Block beach.
🍽️ Food Guide
🍜 Must-try Restaurants
Y·sea Mediterranean Restaurant
Specialties: Spanish seafood paella, herb-roasted chicken. Note: Queue numbers issued 1 hour in advance. Location: North of Lonely Library.
Changji Restaurant
Recommendations: Sailor's sea intestine rice, abalone chicken pot (¥190/person). Feature: Open kitchen with fresh ingredients.
Sugoo Bakery
Famous items: Gugu egg tarts (cheese lava), hawthorn dirty coffee (Gao Yuanyuan's favorite).
🥘 Local Snacks
First Canteen: Pancake rolls with stewed offal, tiger-eye lion's head meatballs (¥25/person). Yellow River Meets Sea: Northwest-style liangpi + milk-egg fermented rice drink, spicy & appetizing.
AZ Corner Cafe: Hawthorn dirty coffee + sea salt cheesecake in retro-industrial setting.
🍷 Nightlife
Sea Breeze Bar: Jazz performances + signature cocktails (¥150/person). 13 Invitations Bar: Author-hosted literary-themed cocktails.
💡 Niche Experiences
Dog Hotel: Pet-friendly stay in photogenic gray-white architecture complex. Migratory Bird 300 Camp: Glowing tents like fireflies at night (reservation required). Drama Houses: 13 artist-designed colorful houses with nighttime light interactions.
📌 Important Notes
1. Reservations: Core attractions (Library/Chapel) require 1-week advance booking via app.
2. Attire: Monochrome outfits complement architecture; bring windproof jackets for breezy shores.
3. Eco-rules: Drones prohibited; mandatory waste sorting in community.
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