Here is a retired couple challenging the record for a road trip on National Highway 228. Recorded their itinerary, food and accommodation, and attraction introductions
The couple spent 50 days, basically a few days of travel and a few days to rest and move on.
Dandong - Dalian, 3 days in total.
Day 1: Dandong Yalu River Broken Bridge - Memorial Hall to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Day 2: Dalian Xinghai Square - Binhai Road - Bangchuidao.
Day 3: Dalian Laohutan Ocean Park - Fisherman's Wharf.
Dalian - Huludao, shared 2 days.
Huludao Longwan Seashore - Xingcheng Ancient City.
Huludao - Qinhuangdao, 2 days in total.
Qinhuangdao Pigeon Nest Park - Xianluo Island. Aranya Auditorium - UCCA Dune Art Gallery.
Qinhuangdao - Lianyungang, 3 days in total.
Lianyungang Liandao Scenic Area - Huaguo Mountain.
Lianyungang Fishing Bay Scenic Area - in Haifang Park. Lianyungang East China Sea Crystal City.
Lianyungang - Yancheng, 2 days in total.
Yancheng Dafeng Elk Nature Reserve - Dutch Flower Sea. Yancheng Dayang Bay Ecological Tourism Scenic Spot.
Yancheng - Ningbo, 3 days in total.
Ningbo Old Bund - Ningbo Museum - Tianyi Square.
Fenghua Xikou Jiang's former residence - Xuedou Mountain.
Ningbo Songlan Mountain - Shipu Fishing Port Ancient City.
Ningbo - Taizhou, 2 days in total.
Taizhou City Wall - Ziyang Ancient Street.
Wenling Shitang Xiaozhen Village - Opposite Ring Observation Deck.
Taizhou - Quanzhou, 3 days in total.
Quanzhou Qingyuan Mountain - Kaiyuan Temple - West Street.
Quanzhou Tianhou Temple - Luoyang Bridge - Chongwu Ancient City.
Quanzhou - Shantou, 3 days in total.
Shantou Small Park - Shantou Old Town.
Nanao Island. Shantou - Zhanjiang, 4 days in total.
Zhanjiang Chikan Old Street - Xiashan Sea View Promenade. Huguang Rock - Techeng Island.
Leizhou Wushi Tianchengtai Resort.
Xu Wen Antarctic Village.
Zhanjiang - Beihai, 3 days in total.
Beihai Silver Beach - Qiaogang Style Street.
Weizhou Island. Beihai Old Street.
Beihai - Qinzhou - Fangchenggang - Dongxing, a total of 4 days.
Qinzhou Sanniang Bay.
Fangcheng Bailang Beach - Wanwei Golden Beach.
Dongxing Port - Dongxing Pingfeng Rainforest Park.
China-Vietnam People's Friendship Park.
The delicacies enjoyed along the way include Dandong strawberries, Dandong yellow clams, fried dumplings, sour soup and so on.
Dalian: colorful snowflake scallops, mackerel dumplings, Dalian shrimp paste, fried conch, etc.
Huludao: Suizhong white pear, Xingcheng peanut, Liaoxi hot pot, Gaoqiao side dishes, etc.
Qinhuangdao: Shanhaiguan muddy pot, four steamed buns, Great Wall dumpling cakes, sesame sauce baked cakes, etc.
Lianyungang: Huaguo Mountain Wind Goose, Guanyun Cake, Shrimp Cake, Banpu Liangfen, etc.
Yancheng: Dongtai fish noodle soup, Funing cake, Jianhu lotus root flour balls, Wuyou drunken snails, etc.
Ningbo: Fenghua mille-feuille, Yuci bayberry, Fenghua Sanbei bean halva, Yuyao Yuyao mustard, etc.
Taizhou: Tiantai black medicine, Sanmen blue crab, Xianju three yellow chicken, Huangyan tangerine, etc.
Quanzhou: noodle batter, four-fruit soup, Chongwu fish roll, Anxi Tieguanyin, etc.
Shantou: Shantou beef hot pot, Lao Ma Gong zongzi balls, oyster branding, double enjoy zongzi balls, etc.
Zhanjiang: Wood leaf clip, Zhanjiang white cut chicken, Mazhang roast pig, clam rice, etc.
Beihai: shrimp cake, pork knuckle powder, water rice B, sandworms, etc.
Qinzhou: Qinzhou oyster, Lingshan lychee, Pubei banana, Fangcheng Jinhua tea, etc.
Fangchenggang: Fangcheng roll powder, Fangcheng beef brisket powder, Fangcheng Jing vermicelli, Fangcheng Jinhua tea, etc.
Dongxing: Jing vermicelli, wind-blown cakes, Dongxing red girl sweet potatoes, etc.
In terms of accommodation, there are arrangements for couples and two-person bed cars, campsite tents, hotels and B&Bs. Different accommodations, different experiences.
If you're passing through a coastal city or scenic spot, choose a place close to the sea and enjoy the sea view.
Rural or remote areas: Bed carts and tent camping are the mainstay.
The scenic spots along the way do have a lot of characteristics, and the nearly 10,000-kilometer self-drive is worth the trip.
Yalu River Broken Bridge: Witnessing the history of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea, standing on the bridge, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of China and North Korea.
Xinghai Square: Asia's largest city square, Huabiao and fountains on the square are good places to take pictures and check in.
Corniche: Built along the coastline with beautiful scenery overlooking the sea and the city.
Bangchuidao: A scenic spot with mountains, seas, islands and beaches as the main landscapes. Laohutan Ocean Park: A comprehensive marine park integrating display, performance and entertainment of marine animals, polar animals and coral reef creatures.
Fisherman's Wharf: A place full of literature and art, with many specialty restaurants and small shops, where you can enjoy good food and sea views.
Longwan Seashore: The sand is fine, the water is clear, and the beach is flat, which is an ideal beach for bathing.
Xingcheng Ancient City: One of the four best-preserved ancient cities of the Ming Dynasty in China, feel the charm of history.
9.Dongdaihe Anchor Bay: Pristine seaside scenery, the night of Anchor Bay is very beautiful.
Xianluo Island: Take the cross-sea cableway to the island to enjoy the island scenery and marine ecology.
Aranya Auditorium: A white auditorium located by the sea, it is a popular spot for taking pictures.
Huaguo Mountain: The prototype of Huaguo Mountain in the famous myth ** "Journey to the West", with beautiful mountain scenery and cute monkeys.
Yuwan Scenic Area: Famous for its waterfalls, canyons, and crystal clear streams, it's a great place to escape the heat in summer.
Dafeng Elk Nature Reserve: You can see rare elk and learn about their ecological habits. Dutch Flowers: A large sea of tulips, perfect for taking pictures.
Ningbo Old Bund: The century-old Bund retains many European-style buildings and is brightly lit at night.
Fenghua Xikou Chiang's Former Residence: Chiang Kai-shek's hometown, a building complex with historical and cultural value.
Snow Dou Mountain: A famous Buddhist mountain with spectacular waterfalls and ancient temples.
Ziyang Ancient Street: It retains the pattern of the Li Fang in the Tang and Song dynasties, and has a long history and a unique cultural atmosphere. Wenling Shitang Village: A colorful fishing village, like a fairy tale world.
Tianhou Temple: A temple dedicated to Mazu, it is one of the centers of faith in southern Fujian.
Luoyang Bridge: One of the four famous bridges in ancient China, with a history of 1,000 years.
The 50-day road trip left the couple with memories that will last a lifetime. It is unimaginable to travel in depth on such a scale before retirement, and it is good to be retired.