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Xingcheng is the first station north to the Shanhai Gate of the Great Wall, an ancient one nestles aside the Bohai Sea. This is a new face among the great tourism spa spots. Although owns a huge source of beautiful landscape, it is still like a beauty in the innermost chamber, unknown to the major public. Xingcheng has a long history, which dates back to the end of the 10^th century. Luckily, it has always beyond the evil reach of wars and industrialism as well, thus it is the best preserved ancient town in China, even better than Pingyao and Lijing in this regard.

Neighboring the sea, Xingcheng has mile climate, featuring cool summer and warm winter. Inside the city, green trees stand along neat paths and houses are arranged in good order. There is a spa river and a spa well for which this town is famous. Because of the fine quality of the spa, Zhang Zuolin, the famous commander in chief of northeast China in modern history, used to build a villa in center of the town. There is also a beach with clean water and bright sand, which can accommodate 200 thousand guests. One can also get to the Seaview Pavilion and the watchtower in the north. It is from these places where one can get a great sight overlooking the sea. One can watch constant see breeze roll up waves, the waves knock the bank and seagulls dance around white sails.