Major city · China
Yingkou营口
Skip Yingkou unless you have a specific reason to visit: the beaches and hot springs are pleasant but not exceptional, and the city is 2–3 hours from Shenyang or Dalian. One night is enough if you go.
Yingkou is a mid-sized port city on the Liaodong Bay, known for its beaches (Yueya Bay, Basha Bay), hot springs and a large Buddhist temple. The sights are spread out and the city is more a weekend getaway for locals than a destination for international travellers. Most visitors use it as a stop between Shenyang and Dalian or for a short beach trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, many outdoor attractions close)
- Airport
- YKH
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yingkou110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yingkou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyYingkou is generally safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckYKH Yingkou Lanqi Airport (Flights from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Harbin, Yantai, Jinan, Jining; limited connections, check).
- Getting aroundTaxis start at ¥6 (≈ under US$1) for the first 2.4 km (1.5 mi), then ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per 400 m.Taxis start at ¥6 (≈ under US$1) for the first 1.5 mi (2.4 km), then ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per 400 m.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Starbucks¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6)
- BeerBeer (local)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start fare¥6 (≈ under US$1) (first 2.4 km (1.5 mi))¥6 (≈ under US$1) (first 1.5 mi (2.4 km))
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥500 (≈ US$70) · High CN¥1,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YKH Yingkou Lanqi Airport (Flights from Shenzhen, Shanghai, Harbin, Yantai, Jinan, Jining; limited connections, check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Feb
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C) low), wettest Aug (163 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yingkou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
4 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
7 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
32 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
53 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
69 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
151 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
163 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
50 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
42 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
24 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis start at ¥6 for the first 2.4 km, then ¥1 per 400 m. Buses cover the main routes. For beaches and hot springs, a taxi or private car is easiest.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
High-speed train from Yingkou East station, about 40 min
For the Imperial Palace and 9.18 Museum.
Panjin
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or train, about 1 h
For the Red Beach (best in Sep–Oct).
Door to door: About 1.5 h
High-speed train from Yingkou East, about 1 h
For the coast, seafood and Russian architecture.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre (Zhanqian district)
Near the train station and main shopping streets; most hotels and restaurants.
Bayuquan district
Closer to the beaches and hot springs; quieter, more resort-style accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥400–800 (≈ US$60–120) excl. bed
- High
- ¥800 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥500 | CN¥1,000 |
| Taxi from city centre to Yueya Bay, one way1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| Hot spring entry2 × CN¥100 · check | CN¥200 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥50 | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥165 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥908 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,815≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi start fare | ¥6 (≈ under US$1) (first 2.4 km (1.5 mi))¥6 (≈ under US$1) (first 1.5 mi (2.4 km)) |
| Taxi per km after start | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per 400 m |
| Self-barbecue meal | ¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14) per person |
| Coffee at Starbucks | ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Beer (local) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches are crowded on summer weekends and public holidays.
- Hot spring resorts may require a minimum spend or booking in advance.
- English is very limited; have your destination written in Chinese.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Yingkou营口
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Beijing; consulates in Shenyang or Dalian. Check your country's representation.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yingkou East → Shenyang, high-speed: about ¥100 (≈ US$14), about 40 min (check)
- Yingkou East → Dalian, high-speed: about ¥120 (≈ US$17), about 1 h (check)
- Taxi city centre → Yueya Bay: about ¥50 (≈ US$7) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 海滩在哪里？ — Where is the beach? (hǎi tān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我想吃烧烤 — I'd like to eat barbecue (wǒ xiǎng chī shāo kǎo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yingkou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, many outdoor attractions close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Yueya Bay, Basha Bay, Fairy Island, Xiongyue Hot Spring, Lengyan Temple, Qinglong Mountain, Buyun Mountain, Wang'ershan Hill.
- Eat pages for self-barbecue restaurants.
- Verified opening hours and prices for hot springs and beaches.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for Yingkou Lanqi Airport and train stations.
Sources
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