Today we got up early and caught the bus to Xinghai Square, the starting point of what the Lonely Planet described as “a 20km walk along the coastline, the city’s most alluring natural destination”. It turned out to be a fascinating mix of beautiful raw shoreline, industry, tacky touristy resorts and a mock 20^th century American east coast village. Despite the longest boardwalk in the world, acting as a pavement to the main road which followed the coastline the weather was fantastic and we had a lovely hike. Discovery of the day: private photo shoots are all the rage! From honeymoon photos on the beaches (of which we saw loads) to fashion shoots in slightly surreal faux American town settings. Satisfied with our day we wandered the streets, had the hottest noodle soup either of us had ever tried back at the street market and cried. Tomorrow we go back en route… heading towards Dandong!