Dongying: A travel back to history
Dongying is a coastal city in the northern part of Shandong Province, China. In the 2010 census, it was recorded to have a population of 2,035,338 people at a 7,923.26 km sq. area. It was developed around 1983 for the development of China’s 2nd longest river- The Yellow River. Also, the 2nd largest oilfield is found within the area.
Best Time to Visit
The best way to visit Dongying is through the city’s gateway, which is the Dongying Airport (DOY) during the months of April to June and September to October. It is the most ideal months with ideal weather to have a tour in the city. It is not advisable to visit during the rainy season, which is in January, March, and December. You can stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel Dongying, which is 30 minutes away from the airport, a 3-star contemporary hotel that has 3 restaurants at an affordable price.
What to Do & Area Attractions
You can visit different sites in the city such as the Dongying City History Museum. A museum that offers a free tour that disseminates cultural and historic information about the city with the help of the preserved artifacts that have been part of the city’s history. Also, you can visit the very well known University in China, which is China University Petroleum that offers the best petroleum-related courses for the said field. You’ve got to learn the city’s history as well as the excellence in Petroleum Education.
