The Beidaihe beach has been packed with tourists since the start of the summer holiday. According to statistics from the local tourism bureau the beach has received over one million tourists over the past two months.

Beidaihe, in Qinhuangdao City of Hebei Province, is a famous summer resort in northern China. It's renowned for its beautiful scenery and its mild climate.

The picture taken on Friday shows the Beidaihe beach in southwestern Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, packed with tourists from across the country.

Two children play on the Beidaihe beach in southwestern Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, on Friday, August 10.

(CRIENGLISH.com August 13, 2007)