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Away from luxury resorts! Why China's political elite will spend their holidays in this simple coastal town

2026-08-05 23:42:17Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Beidaihe

While many world leaders choose luxurious destinations like Saint-Tropez, Monaco or private islands for their summer vacations, the Chinese political elite follows a completely different tradition.

China's top leaders spend their holidays in Beidaihe, a simple coastal city about 300 kilometers east of Beijing, far from the luxury of five-star hotels and million-dollar yachts.

Every summer, President Xi Jinping and his closest aides step away from the public eye for about 10 to 14 days.

There are no official announcements about their vacations, while security measures in Beidaihe have been significantly increased since early July. Drone flights are banned, private cruises are restricted, and the area is carefully monitored.

The choice of this destination is not accidental. Xi Jinping has built his political image on fighting corruption and promoting simplicity in state administration.

For this reason, a modest resort is seen as a symbol of the ethics of the public official, avoiding any perception that power is used for personal privileges.

Away from luxury resorts! Why China's political elite will spend their

Beidaihe is nothing like the luxury international resorts. The town is characterized by old Soviet-style villas, workers' vacation homes, simple seafood restaurants, and beaches where ordinary Chinese families relax.

It is precisely this contrast that serves as a political message: leaders should appear close to citizens, not detached from them.

The tradition of vacationing in Beidaihe dates back to 1953, when Mao Zedong chose the city as his summer work location. At the time, Beijing's high temperatures and lack of air conditioning made the coastal city an ideal alternative.

Over the years, some of the most important meetings of the Chinese leadership were held there, where decisions were made that influenced the country's history.

Even today, although Beidaihe's political importance has changed, the city remains a symbol of how the government tries to maintain a restrained image. Every year, it also hosts meetings with renowned academics and experts, who discuss strategic topics such as artificial intelligence and economic development.

The paradox is that, despite the simplicity of the destination, Beidaihe is one of the most guarded places in China during the summer. No one knows exactly when the top leaders arrive, and the parts where they stay remain inaccessible to the public.

At the same time, millions of ordinary tourists continue to enjoy the city's beaches, with almost no contact with the political elite. This creates an interesting contrast between the normal lives of holidaymakers and the mystery surrounding the Chinese leadership.


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