Aranya | Quit my job to see the icy sea, budget travel: 3 days 2 nights for 2 people, 850 per person
by Emma81 Adams - Emmy
Aug 27, 2025
Anaya Community is definitely the true love of us artsy youth! Please keep this nanny-level guide✨
🚗 Transportation Guide
✈️ External Transportation:
It is recommended to first arrive at Beidaihe Station (Haigang District, Qinhuangdao City)
A taxi ride takes about 30 minutes to Anaya (fare around 70 RMB)
For self-driving, navigate to Anaya Community Underground Parking Lot (free parking for guests~)
🚌 Internal Transportation:
Community free shuttle bus every 10-15 minutes🚏
Renting a bicycle for a romantic ride (50 RMB/day)
It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes to stroll around the community~
🎫 Tickets and Reservations
A must-see for non-owners❗️
✅ Booking hotels/B&Bs within the community allows free access
✅ Reserve the Lonely Library on the Anaya APP 7 days in advance (limited to 200 people daily)
Remember to bring your ID for verification~
📸 Must-Visit Spots
📍 Anaya Auditorium (Huangjin Coast, Changli County, Qinhuangdao City)
✔️ Pure white architecture perfect for photos, stunning sunrise silhouettes
✔️ Even more magical when lit up at night🌌
Opening hours: Open all day
📚 Lonely Library (same address as the auditorium)
✔️ A must-visit for artsy youth
✔️ No photography indoors, reading by the window is super healing
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
🏛️ Dune Art Museum (Huangjin Coast, Changli County)
✔️ 60 RMB ticket, cave skylight is great for photos
✔️ Spiral staircase full of artistic vibes
Opening hours: 9:30-17:00
🎨 Anaya Art Center
✔️ Spiral ascending architecture is very special
✔️ Permanent and special exhibitions are very rich
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
💫 Anlan Hotel (near the seaside core area)
💫 Phase 6 Cultural and Creative Street B&Bs (strong artsy atmosphere)
💫 Club Med Joyview (top choice for families)
🍽️ Food Recommendations
• Community Canteen (Third Canteen’s beef noodles are amazing)
• Restaurant y·sea (seaside Western cuisine opposite the auditorium)
• Seabreeze Bar (chill spot for skewers and beer by the sea)
🚶♀️ Perfect 3 Days 2 Nights Itinerary
Day 1: Check-in + Auditorium + Library + Seaside Sunset
Day 2: Art Museum + Art Center + Cultural and Creative Street
Day 3: Wetland Cycling + Revisit Favorite Spots + Buy Souvenirs
💡 Tips
• Use the Anaya APP to top up and pay
• Sunscreen by the sea! Sunscreen! Sunscreen!
• Book restaurants in advance during peak season
Post by Carter_17~Lucas | Oct 8, 2025























