A recent cold wave has left ice along Qinhuangdao's coast: a layer of crystal‑clear frost flowers drifts across the sea. When the first rays of morning sun strike the ice, the vast ocean takes on the look of a dreamlike oil painting. The meeting of ice, snow, and sea creates a winter marvel—an "Icy Sea Sunrise."

Good vantage points include Dove Nest Park, Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head), Tiger Stone Park's Shallow Water Bay Bathing Beach, and East Hill Bathing Beach. Dress warmly for an in‑person visit.