3 Best Hotels in Beijing to Shanghai, China

On a quiet stretch of sand, this clean, comfortable hotel is made up of five two-story buildings linked by tree-lined paths. The simply decorated rooms include modern touches like cable TVs and high-speed Internet access.

Nicer than many hotels in Beidaihe or Shanhaiguan (but a good 15 minutes from either by cab), this property has pleasant rooms overlooking a sandy beach and the Bohai Sea; other bonuses include a nice indoor pool and, more unusually, a staff that speaks a decent level of English. Apart from the beachside location, the surrounding area—industrial Qinhuangdao—isn't particularly attractive.