Get to know Huludao
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- Administrative area
- Prefecture-level city · 地级市
- Part of
- Liaoning
- Chinese name
- 葫芦岛市
- Local areas
- 6 local areas
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 10,582.00 km²
- Population · 2020 census
- 2,434,194
- Administrative seat
- Longgang District
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Located on the northwestern shore of the Liaodong Bay, Huludao is one of the three principal cities (along with Jinzhou and Hebei province's Qinhuangdao) in the Liaoxi Corridor, and is Northeast China's gateway through the Shanhai Pass into North China. It borders Jinzhou to the northeast, Chaoyang to the north, and Qinhuangdao to the southwest, as well as sharing maritime boundaries with Yingkou and Dalian to the east and southeast across the bay.
Transport
Huludao is an important link in rail and road networks between Beijing and northern cities such as Shenyang and Harbin. The newly renovated North Station (葫芦岛北站) serves high-speed passenger trains that cover the 300 km to Beijing in about three hours.
Public transportation in the city is provided by over 25 bus services and innumerable taxis. Traditional cycle rickshaw and auto rickshaws were banned from the city in 2010 but can be seen in smaller cities and towns in the region. Long-distance buses and trains link the centers in the greater Huludao region.
Tourism
Huludao is endowed with scenic areas and sites of historical interest. It attracts many domestic tourists in summer with its picturesque sandy beaches, including Longwan Beach near the city center and Xingcheng Beach, a traditional resort known as the 'second Beidaihe'.
The old town in Xingcheng is a beautifully preserved Ming dynasty city, with its original walls intact and an interior studded with temples and historical architecture. The hot springs in the Xingcheng region and its uncrowded beaches have contributed to its fame as a health destination for Party cadres across the country, while the stunning Juhua island is a significant tourist attraction.
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Places to explore around Huludao
East Gate of Xingcheng ancient city. Photograph date recorded by the source: 2011-08-21.Xingcheng兴城
Xingcheng's old centre preserves the square plan of the Ming garrison town of Ningyuan. Four gates, corner defences and the central Drum Tower make its military organisation legible within a living town. South Street adds the…
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The Great Wall crossing the river at Jiumenkou. Photograph date recorded by the source: 2012-09-09 12:09:11.Jiumenkou九门口长城
At Jiumenkou the Great Wall crosses a river on nine arches, making water engineering as prominent as defence. Stone paving across the riverbed and the controlled openings below the wall distinguish this section from a…
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A street with a traditional memorial arch (paifang) in Xingcheng Old Town · 兴城古城内的牌坊街景 Source-recorded photograph date: 4 September 2007 (original upload date).Xingcheng Old Town兴城古城
Xingcheng Old Town preserves the walled layout of Ningyuan, a Ming military town in the Liaoxi corridor.
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Xingcheng Seafront · 兴城海滨Xingcheng Seafront兴城海滨
Xingcheng's seaside stretches across Xinghai, Gangkou and Bingjia bays on Liaodong Bay, combining sandy beaches with rocky viewpoints and wooded coastal paths.
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AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非该地点实拍）Juehua Island觉华岛
Juehua Island, also known as Juhua Island, lies off Xingcheng's southwestern coast and combines rocky island scenery with a long Buddhist cultural association.
Read the place guide →AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非该地点实拍）Dongdaihe Seafront东戴河海滨
Dongdaihe's coast in Suizhong County is part of the Zhimao Bay area, known for broad, gently sloping beaches of fine sand.
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Huludao local specialties
葫芦岛市特色美食 · 8 specialties to discover
Suizhong Grilled Meat with White Pear 绥中白梨烤肉AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Suizhong Grilled Meat with White Pear (绥中白梨烤肉) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. 烤 describes roasting or grilling.
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Hongluoxian Pressed Tofu 虹螺岘干豆腐Reference photo of a similar dish · 同类菜品参考照片
Hongluoxian Pressed Tofu (虹螺岘干豆腐) comes from Hongluoxian (虹螺岘), in Huludao’s Nanpiao District (葫芦岛南票区). It is made in thin sheets, prized locally for a texture that combines softness with resilience and a fine, dry surface.
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Xingcheng Whole Lamb Banquet 兴城全羊宴
Xingcheng Whole Lamb Banquet (兴城全羊宴) is a feast from Xingcheng (兴城) whose traditional format comprises 112 dishes and 16 snacks.
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Seafood Dumplings 海鲜饺子Reference photo of a similar dish · 同类菜品参考照片
Seafood Dumplings (海鲜饺子) include the dumplings made by Wang Yanhong (王艳红) in Xingcheng (兴城). Her seafood fillings include mantis shrimp, and she uses different dough preparations for boiled and steamed dumplings.
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Pot-Steamed Flatbread 烀饼AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Pot-Steamed Flatbread (烀饼) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. The term 饼 points to cakes or flatbreads.
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Pickled Cabbage and Pork Belly Hotpot 酸菜白肉锅AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Pickled Cabbage and Pork Belly Hotpot (酸菜白肉锅) is listed among the local specialties of Huludao, Liaoning. The name includes 酸菜 (pickled vegetables).
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Huludao Seafood 葫芦岛海鲜
Huludao Seafood (葫芦岛海鲜) is the fish and shellfish of the 285-kilometre coast of Huludao (葫芦岛) in Liaoning, and the dish the province has singled out is a spicy stir-fry.
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Suizhong Soft Tofu 绥中水豆腐AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非实拍）
Suizhong Soft Tofu (绥中水豆腐) is a soybean speciality of Suizhong (绥中). Its county government describes a meal built around freshly made tofu, a savoury meat topping and sorghum rice, with each diner mixing a small dish of seasonings.
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Counties & districts in Huludao
6 areas belong directly to Huludao.
6 areas
Lianshan District 连山区
Lianshan District (simplified Chinese: 连山区; traditional Chinese: 連山區; pinyin: Liánshān Qū) is a district under the administration of the city of Huludao, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
Explore the area →DistrictLonggang District 龙港区
Longgang District (simplified Chinese: 龙港区; traditional Chinese: 龍港區; pinyin: Lónggǎng Qū; lit. 'Dragon Port') is a district of Huludao, Liaoning, China.
Explore the area →DistrictNanpiao District 南票区
Nanpiao District (simplified Chinese: 南票区; traditional Chinese: 南票區; pinyin: Nánpiào Qū) is a district under the administration of the city of Huludao, Liaoning province, People's Republic of China.
Explore the area →CountySuizhong County 绥中县
Suizhong County (simplified Chinese: 绥中县; traditional Chinese: 綏中縣; pinyin: Suízhōng Xiàn) is a county of southwestern Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
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Jianchang County 建昌县
Jianchang is a county of Huludao City in the southwest of Liaoning province, China. It is the largest division of Huludao, with an area of 3,195 square kilometres (1,234 sq mi), and population of 450,000 in…
Explore the area →County-level cityXingcheng 兴城市
Xingcheng (simplified Chinese: 兴城; traditional Chinese: 興城; pinyin: Xīngchéng), former name Ningyuan (宁远), is a county-level city under the administration of Huludao, in southwest Liaoning province, China…
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Xingcheng and Jiumenkou are about 100 km apart in a straight line. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
Background text adapted from Huludao — Wikipedia contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Text has been shortened and reorganized; source revision 1361321780.
Photo: Xingcheng · Pechorin04 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Full frame retained; proportionally resized and converted to WebP. No retouching or changes to the photographed subject. Card displays may crop the view.
Photo: Jiumenkou · Johannes Böckh · CC BY-SA 3.0. Full frame retained; proportionally resized and converted to WebP. No retouching or changes to the photographed subject. Card displays may crop the view.
Photo: Xingcheng Old Town · 周李 · CC BY-SA 3.0. Full frame retained; proportionally resized and converted to WebP. No retouching or changes to the photographed subject. Card displays may crop the view.
Photo: Xingcheng Seafront · Source photographer · License not provided. EXIF orientation normalized; resized without changing aspect ratio; converted to WebP. No subject edits.
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