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Kaifaqu (Dalian Development Area) scenic route

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Distance
9.08 mi
Elevation gain
653 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
561 ft
Max elevation
255 ft
TrailRank 
59
Min elevation
4 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
one hour 13 minutes
Time
one hour 48 minutes
Coordinates
1943
Uploaded
September 30, 2022
Recorded
September 2022
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near Shabaozi, Liaoning (China)

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Itinerary description

A short scenic seashore loop, a mountain pass, reservoir/lake, residential districts, coastal resort, and industrial area. A short side road leads to an overview of a traditional fishing station from a Buddhist Shrine. Locally hilly, mostly wide, smooth roads with paved shoulders. Recorded using a mountain bike,also suitable for road bike.

Waypoints

PictographBeach Altitude 14 ft
Photo ofKaifaqu waterfront Photo ofKaifaqu waterfront

Kaifaqu waterfront

Beaches are usually well attended in this part of China. Fishing is popular.

PictographPhoto Altitude 50 ft
Photo ofShoreline activity Photo ofShoreline activity Photo ofShoreline activity

Shoreline activity

Pass a small resort, Yellow Sea Shore

PictographPhoto Altitude 85 ft
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Along Seacoast Boulevard

Photo shows road conditions. More rugged and natural, with sea cliffs and beaches.

PictographBridge Altitude 46 ft
Photo ofBridge, beach access Photo ofBridge, beach access Photo ofBridge, beach access

Bridge, beach access

October swimmers

PictographBridge Altitude 87 ft
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On another bridge

Shandong ferry in distance. Track is passing into countryside.

PictographPhoto Altitude 72 ft
Photo ofFishing station Photo ofFishing station Photo ofFishing station

Fishing station

Along a quiet narrow paved side road (see photo).

PictographPanorama Altitude 75 ft
Photo ofSmall Buddhist Shrine, overview Photo ofSmall Buddhist Shrine, overview Photo ofSmall Buddhist Shrine, overview

Small Buddhist Shrine, overview

The side road leads to a small Buddhist Shrine near the gate of a security-controlled industrial area. Shrine overlooks the fishing harbour and beaches.

PictographLake Altitude 133 ft
Photo ofJinpu Reservoir Photo ofJinpu Reservoir Photo ofJinpu Reservoir

Jinpu Reservoir

Photo shows typical road conditions, broad shoulders.

PictographLake Altitude 127 ft
Photo ofEast end of reservoir. Photo ofEast end of reservoir.

East end of reservoir.

Small Countryside canteen seems very popular at lunchtime, indoor and outdoor tables. Stream flows into reservoir here, large fish jumping.

PictographPanorama Altitude 234 ft
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Overview of industrial area (looking SE)

Occasional strong industrial smells at bottom of hill.

PictographIntersection Altitude 150 ft
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Industrial Area

Stay on upper western road, views over industrial area to Kaifaqu Port infrastructure.

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