Claim: Crowds go to Xingcheng, the location of Juhua Island, for water sports and other recreation.
Evidence: In modern times Xingcheng has become a mecca for those seeking relief from the bustling heat of summer in the overcrowded cities of Northern China. Xingcheng is home to the largest island in the Bohai Gulf, the beautiful and secluded Juhua Island (simplified Chinese: 菊花岛; traditional Chinese: 菊花島; pinyin: Júhuā Dǎo; lit. The town has attractive swimming beaches and is also blessed with natural hot springs, discovered during the Tang Dynasty.