[2025 Huidong Stay] Travel Guide for Salt Crystal Hotel By RìChū (Updated May)

Huizhou Shuangyue Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in China 🏊🏻♀️🏄🏻♂️, with clear water, fine sand and romantic sunrise. The Salt Crystal Silver Sand Hotel 🏖️🏖️ is a shining pearl in Shuangyue Bay 💎 Huizhou Shuangyue Bay Silver Sand Salt Crystal Hotel is strategically located in the core area of ​​Shuangyue Bay, backed by green mountains and facing the sea. Every morning, you can watch the sunrise over the sea and feel the warmth of the first-class sunlight shining on the sea. In the evening, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset on the hotel's terrace☀️☀️and feel the comfortable sea breeze. The hotel's supporting facilities are also very complete. The hotel has several different types of guest rooms, each of which is spacious and bright with complete facilities. The hotel also provides a variety of entertainment facilities🎪🤹🏻♀️🎤 Especially the night view, it is very different and romantic🏵️🎇🎆

During the Spring Festival trip to Huizhou, we stayed at Twin Moon Bay's Sunrise Crystal Hotel. On sunny days, the sea was incredibly blue and beautiful. On cloudy days, however, the water appeared less vibrant, taking on gray or gray-blue hues. The hotel's lighting fixtures, floor tiles, wallpaper, and marble decor are all themed around crystals, beaches 🏖️, ocean waves 🌊, and sand grains. Walking into the lobby on a clear day is truly breathtaking, with the backdrop featuring the actual azure sea and sky. Beyond the beach, the hotel offers hot springs, a Bali-style rock bar, a cliffside music restaurant... The night views are particularly stunning, and the rock chapel is perfect for weddings 👰. The room balcony even has a swing, along with a small dining table and chairs, making it wonderfully relaxing to sit and enjoy the sea views and sounds. For kids, besides swimming and sand play, there's also kayaking. During the Spring Festival, a special beach area was designated for fireworks, creating nightly firework shows. Over two days, we tried the hotel buffet one day and nearby seafood stalls the next. Dinner and the bar featured live singers, adding to the great atmosphere. When the weather is good, Twin Moon Bay's sea is truly gorgeous, as shown in the first photo. On bad weather days, it turns gray. The hotel's beach is relatively clean, unlike some other scenic spots with excessive litter—hopefully this can be managed. Golden sands and blue seas are truly invaluable treasures.

🏨Huizhou Shuangyue Bay Sunrise Silver Sand Salt Crystal Hotel 👀"Open the window and you will see the sea. The romance of sleeping beside the waves is all here!" --- 🏠 Room experience｜180° panoramic sea view + girly design 💕 Sea view terrace room: 180° unobstructed view, watch the sunrise while lying on the bed🌅A casual shot on the terrace will give you the same feeling as in the movie "Our Little Sister"! The pink theme of the room + the cloud pillow will capture the hearts of girls💘, and children will love it too! 💕 Good news for detail lovers: The bathtub faces the sea, you can enjoy the sunset while taking a bath🌇, the atmosphere is fully maximized~ 📸 Must-visit spots｜Internet celebrity landmarks that have gone viral on WeChat Moments ✔️ The same reef bar as Bali: listen to the waves and feel the sea breeze on the cliff 🌊, and capture the romantic and free feeling of "La La Land"! It is recommended to wear a light-colored long skirt, the filming rate is 100% ✔️Reef Auditorium & Covered Bridge: Geometric architecture + wave background, get niche high-end photos with one click! ✔️12-meter Christmas tree lawn: fairy-tale style lighting scene (holiday limited), turns into a dreamy check-in spot at night🎄 🍱 Food Guide｜A paradise for seafood lovers 🍓Seafood buffet dinner: freshly caught oysters and lobsters🦞, paired with floor-to-ceiling windows with sea views, a double enjoyment of taste and vision～ 🍓 Camping barbecue + bonfire party: a must for team building or girlfriends’ party! Enjoy the sea breeze, the live band, and the atmosphere is amazing 🏄 Gameplay unlocked｜Lie down or have fun, you’ll get full marks 🎊During the day: Beach Frisbee, dry curling, seaside sports are super stress-relieving! 🎊Night: SPA hot spring (seven stars and moon bath♨️), infinity pool starry sky party, full of healing feeling 🎊 Tours nearby: Hiking at Niutouling, getting tipsy at the Reef Music Bar, all for your 2-day and 1-night vacation! 📌 Tips | Trouble-free strategy 🌸 Outfit suggestion: light-colored long skirt, straw hat + sunglasses, the standard outfit for beach photos! 🌸 Team building benefits: The hotel provides customized meetings + activities (beach carnival, script-killing), HR can directly copy homework📝 🌸 Parent-child friendly: Children's entertainment base camp, water park, a great place for kids to take their kids out for a walk and relax!

For the first trip of 2025, choose Huizhou! There’s always a magic in a warm city, the bay meanders along the endless sea, and the beautiful mountains and rivers continue to undergo the change of seasons, making people unable to resist a visit… Huizhou Double Moon Bay, named after overlooking like two back-to-back crescent moons from the air, the southernmost Turtle Bay is the only sea turtle protection base in Asia. White sandy beaches, emerald green forest belts, blue sea, colorful reefs, charming islands, and fishing boats make up the scenery of the fishing port of the South China Sea. Huizhou has been known as "half city and half city lake" since ancient times. Thousands of years ago, Su Dongpo was relegated here and did not spare his talent. In addition to seeing the sea🌊, it is recommended to leave a day to take pictures in Huizhou city📷: West Lake, Shuidong Street, Hejiang Building, Pen Tower, Xihu Lane, feel the human fireworks of the old city. Climb the observation tower inside the Sunrise Silver Sands & Salt Crystal Hotel in Huizhou Double Moon Bay, a red sun jumps out on the horizon, the sky is full of colorful clouds, everything rises behind you, and thousands of waves under your feet.

✨Hotel Features: Beautiful mountain spring scenery ♨️Supporting facilities: hot spring, children's water park, swimming pool 🛁Room environment Terrace hot spring 🍽️Breakfast buffet 🛎️Hotel service first class 💗The stay experience is excellent and relaxing. The hotel is a work of art.

[One] Day Tour Itinerary: [BlinkUU] Depart from Guangzhou at 10:00 and arrive at Shuangyue Bay at 13:00 [BlinkUU] Friday afternoon: Shuangyue Bay Observation Deck - Turtle Bay - Lover's Levee [BlinkUU] Saturday morning: Reef Bar [BlinkUU] Depart from Shuangyue Bay at 14:00 on Saturday and arrive in Guangzhou at 18:00 (very congested) [Two] Transportation: Shuangyue Bay is far from the high-speed rail station. It is recommended to drive from Guangzhou. You can take a taxi near the scenic area and the hotel. [Three] Attractions: [Seeding] Reef Bar 📍Sunrise Silver Sands Salt Crystal Hotel Time: 8:00-23:00 Directions: Walk through the hotel lobby to the beach and follow the map Tickets: 98/person, buy tickets on site or through the WeChat public account "Sunrise East Mountain Sea" [Seeding] Shuangyue Bay Observation Deck 📍Turtle Bay Scenic Area Parking Lot Directions: Go up the small path on the left side of the parking lot entrance Transportation: After arriving at the parking lot, you can choose to walk or take a motorcycle to the observation deck Kind tips: [BlinkUU] Motorcycles are only available before 9am and after 5pm. You can only walk at other times, which takes 30 minutes. [Seeding] Turtle Bay 📍Turtle Bay Scenic Area Parking Lot Time: 08:30-17:30 (ticket sales stop at 17:00) Ticket price: 30 yuan/person Route: Enter the scenic area according to the map, then refer to the map, walk to the Hundred Turtle Garden first, and then take the sightseeing bus back to the visitor center 🅰️: (Zengmu Ansha Station) Visitor Center - (Hainan Station) Science Museum - (Zhanjiang Station) Linggui Square - (Dongsha Islands Station) Sea Viewing Pavilion - (Shantou Station) Observation Deck - (Xiamen Station) Sea Viewing Plank Road - (Taiwan Strait Station) Taming Center - (Fuzhou Station) Hundred Turtle Garden - Return by sightseeing bus (5/person, buy tickets at Hundred Turtle Garden) 🅱️: (Zengmu Ansha Station) Visitor Center - (Hainan Station) Science Museum - (Wanshan Islands Station) Nature Education Trail - (Shantou Station) Observation Deck - (Xiamen Station) Sea Viewing Plank Road - (Taiwan Strait Station) Taming Center - (Fuzhou Station) Hundred Turtle Garden - Return by sightseeing bus (5/person, buy tickets at Hundred Turtle Garden) [Seeding] Lover's Embankment 📍Shuangyue Bay Lover's Embankment Time: Evening at sunset Kind tips: [BlinkUU] You can avoid it when the weather is bad! ! ! If you can't see the sunset in the reference picture, there is no need to come [BlinkUU] Accommodation: Watch the sunrise on the east coast and the sunset on the west coast. It is said that the beaches on the west coast are cleaner, so I recommend staying on the west coast! [Seeding] Dusit Thani Tanyue (East Coast, no choice for team building [ShyUU]) [BlinkUU] The room is very humid, the floor is full of water, and the bedding is damp [BlinkUU] The beach is a bit dirty and it hurts your feet, you have to wear shoes to walk [BlinkUU] You can set off fireworks on the beach at night [BlinkUU] Had a buffet breakfast/dinner at the hotel. The breakfast was ok, but the dinner was too salty

So romantic! Sunrise Dongshan Sea is so romantic! Sunrise Dongshan Sea is always a great choice. The Reef Bar is a seaside sunset party. The Reef Chapel is a witness to pure love. The Observation Tower is a view of the vast sea... The 12-meter-tall Christmas tree by the sea is an embrace of the sea and Christmas. It shines in the sunset as it rides the waves at sunrise. At night, by the bonfire, strangers from all over the world gather together. With the glow of the Christmas tree by the sea, they sing and dance together... It's so much fun to spend Christmas like this! The Christmas tree during the day is full of cyberpunk coolness, with the shimmering sea as the background, a large steel Christmas tree towering on the reef, a unique view! In the evening, the lights on the Christmas tree light up, twinkling, and lovers snuggle together, so romantic! 🔍Location: Sunrise Dongshan Sea Resort 🎫Cost: Free 🎄Lighting time: Around 17:30 Photography tips: 1. Stand on the beach to take pictures of the Christmas tree, you can take pictures with the Christmas tree! 2. You can go to the reef by the Christmas tree and take pictures with the Christmas tree, but be careful. 3. Take pictures of the Christmas tree with the sunset by the sea, very healing, around 5-6 pm, go early to get a spot. 4. If you want to have a picnic, you can go to the seaside lawn, where you can set up a tent and bring your pet, and there are live music events at night. 5. At night, you can follow Santa Claus along the Niujiaowan Beach Street for a tour, a more immersive experience, and a seaside Christmas dinner.

#ExperienceActivity Friends who like to watch the sea and waves can consider Huizhou Shuangyue Bay. There are also the Niujiao Mountain Sea View Mountain Elevator, the Sea View Tower, the Arched Long Bridge Auditorium, and the long coastline. It is very healing to enjoy the waves crashing on the shore and listen to the rippling waves. The Salt Crystal Hotel has its own exclusive beach with beautiful layout. It is equipped with free beach chairs and bean cushions so you can stay on the beach and enjoy the sun. Couples can buy fireworks and set them off at night, which is very romantic. The local delicacy Hakka native chicken is not to be missed.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, I chose to travel to Shuangyue Bay in Huizhou. I compared several hotels before finally choosing the Sunrise Dongshan Sea Salt Crystal Hotel. ❗️The architecture isn't as square as other five-star hotels, but it has its own design sense and uniqueness. 🏘️ I couldn't help but take a few photos! ❗️We chose a family suite, which also has a dedicated play area. The important thing is that the balcony sliding door can be pushed all the way to the bottom, so it really is a large view of the sea! ❗️The hotel's own amusement facilities Indoor children's playground + indoor fitness center + indoor children's handcraft area + outdoor infinity pool + outdoor water park + hot spring + beach + reef bar, etc... ❗️You can dine at the buffet restaurant on the first floor of the hotel 🍴. The dishes are rich, with salmon, seafood, Chinese and Western dishes, and there is also a Pinghai fried rice noodle, which is so delicious! ! ! As someone who goes to the sea several times a year, this hotel is worth N brushes 👍

🌊 Went to Huizhou Double Moon Bay over the weekend and found a treasure hotel ✍️ The following is a photo shoot guide I made, I hope it can help you 🏨Hotel: Huizhou Shuangyue Bay Sunrise Silver Sand Salt Crystal Hotel [RoundNails] Address: Huizhou Shuangyue Bay Sunrise Dongshanhai Resort 🚄High-speed rail: Huidongnan Station (distance 38 km) 🚍Bus: North Leung Village Station (2.6 km) 🚗 Transportation Tips: The location of the hotel is relatively remote and transportation is not so convenient. It is recommended to travel by car, or first take the high-speed rail to Huidongnan Station, and then take a ride or Huidong Port Line to the hotel ❤️ Go step over the point, then shoot is not easy to step on thunder oh 📸 Celebrity photo spots: 1. Reef Bar: This is the same cliff bar in Bali, nestled on the seaside cliff of Sunrise East Mountain, a log-textured trestle protruding from the rocky cliff, very popular and photogenic 2, Cliff Music Restaurant Bar It’s a petty bourgeoisie musical dining bar open on a cliff, with open views of ocean views 3. Reef Covered Bridge: The petal-shaped bridgehead uses long and long numerical rhymes to build an exclusive lover's bridge in the sunrise and east mountains and seas 4. Observation Tower: The spiral cylindrical observation tower, facing due east of the Pacific Ocean, is a great place to watch the sunrise 5. Reef Auditorium: Built with a combination of sea snail shapes and light and shadow art, the auditorium does not stick to traditional forms and is inspired by the design of the waves 6、iRICHU： This is a photo spot on the beach, a patch of pink sand with photo-taking devices arranged inside 7. Let the sun rise This is an art castle built of granite, located in the middle of the solar pool, the moon pool 8. Hotel lobby The unique design, simple and bright lines, outlines the double image of the rhyme of the oriental god leaf and the dynamics of surfboards ⏰Time Tip: Bull Head: 9:00-23:00 Swimming pool: 10:00-19:00 Seven stars accompanying the moon: 10:00-22:00 Light on: 19:00 ❤️ Warm reminder: 1, the seaside UV rays strong, to do a good job of sunscreen 2, boys can prepare a shirt for photography, girls can prepare a dress for photography

🏖️Environment/Facilities: The environment is nice and new. There is a children's swimming pool, a paddling pool, a Seven Stars and Moon Hot Spring, and a private canoe river for the whole family to enjoy.

Above is the Huizhou travel guide When we came to Huizhou, we stayed at the Sunrise Salt Crystal Hotel and bought a package, 1. It includes tickets to Niutouling Scenic Area (Reef Bar), which is super photogenic. It's better to go to the Reef Bar around 4 o'clock to avoid the sun (we went at 2 o'clock and it was scorching hot), but the photos turned out great. 2. The package also includes access to the swimming pool, hot springs, and breakfast for two. There are seven hot spring pools (quite nice, we went during meal times so there weren't many people). The hotel's breakfast is very rich and varied, the most abundant hotel breakfast I've ever had. However, the only downside of this hotel is that it hosts many tour groups of elderly people, so it was very crowded and the stay experience wasn't great. But the beautiful scenery makes up for it. Make sure to check the weather before you travel. Sunny days are best for photos. If you want to see the sunrise, wake up at 6 AM. The sun rises around 6:30.

| Photo Check-in Strategy.🌊 A Yi visited Huizhou Shuangyue Bay during the Dragon Boat Festival and discovered a hidden gem hotel. The photo opportunities here are amazing, with many spots to check in, and it's easy to take beautiful pictures. 📝Below is the photo check-in strategy I've put together, hoping to help you. 🏨Hotel: Huizhou Huidong Shuangyue Bay Sunrise Yinsa & Salt Crystal Hotel 🗺️Address: Sunrise Dongshanhai Resort Area, Dongshanhai Section, Shuangyue Bay, Huidong County, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province 🚄High-speed Rail: Huidong South Station (38 kilometers away) 🚌Bus: Beiliao Village Station (2.6 kilometers away) 🚘Transportation Strategy: The hotel is located in a relatively remote area, and transportation is not very convenient. It is recommended to drive there, or take the high-speed rail to Huidong South Station, and then take a Didi or Huidong Port Line to the hotel. ❤️A Yi has checked out the place, and the following spots are good for taking photos. Follow these tips to avoid disappointment. 📸Popular Photo Check-in Spots: 1. Reef Bar: This is a cliff bar similar to those in Bali, located on the seaside cliffs of Sunrise Dongshan. It's very popular and great for taking photos. (ps: Photos 2, 3, 4 were taken here) (📷Portrait Position: The photographer stands on the second floor of the Reef Bar, facing the beach and shooting downwards, with the sea and rocks as the background, and the model sitting on a chair looking at the camera) 2. Cliff Music Bar This is a small, romantic music bar located on a cliff, offering a broad view of the sea. (ps: Photo 1 was taken here) 3. Reef Bridge: The bridgehead is shaped like a flower petal, and it's built to represent eternal love, creating an exclusive lovers' bridge for Sunrise Dongshanhai. (ps: Photo 5 was taken here) (📷Portrait Position: The photographer stands on the walkway, shooting downwards at the bridge, with the model lifting their shirt and walking towards the sea) 4. Observation Tower: A spiral cylindrical observation tower facing directly east towards the Pacific Ocean, it's a great place to watch the sunrise, which is also how Sunrise Dongshanhai got its name. (ps: Photo 6 was taken here) (📷Portrait Position: The photographer stands on the spiral staircase of the second viewing platform, shooting downwards, with the music bar and the sea as the background, and the model looking sideways at the sea) 5. Reef Auditorium: Designed with a conch shape and light art, it breaks away from traditional forms, inspired by the design of sea waves. (ps: Photo 7 was taken here) 6. i❤RICHU: This is a check-in spot on the beach, featuring a pink sand area with cute check-in installations. (ps: Photo 8 was taken here) 7. Sunrise Bar An art castle constructed of granite, located above the center of the Sunlight Pool and Moonlight Pool. (ps: Photos 9, 10 were taken here) 8. Hotel Lobby With a unique design and simple, clear lines, it outlines the charm of the 'Oriental Divine Leaf' and the dynamic imagery of a 'Surfboard'. (ps: Photos 11, 12 were taken here) 🕐Time Tips: Niu Tou Ling Scenic Area: 9:00-23:00 Swimming Pool: 10:00-19:00 Qixing Ban Yue Sea Spring Bathhouse: 10:00-22:00 Resort Lighting: 19:00 ❤️Warm Tips: 1. The UV rays at the beach are strong, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. You can bring sunscreen spray, sunglasses, and sun-protective clothing. 2. Men can prepare a light-colored shirt for photos, and women can prepare a light-colored skirt. 3. June is the rainy season, so it's a good idea to bring an umbrella (a clear one is better for photos).

We went in winter when the weather wasn't great; it was overcast all day, but it didn't affect our mood to go out and have fun. Since we were with our parents, we tried to stay on the same floor. Our booked room types weren't next to each other, so we got a free upgrade. The Salt Crystal Hotel and the Silver Sand Hotel are next to each other, and they are generally the same, except for different room decorations. I prefer the decor style of the Salt Crystal. The Silver Sand has a minimalist Chinese style. P11-P14 are room photos without filters. 🛏️【Hotel Strategy】 🚗Transportation Strategy: Self-driving is the most convenient. It's also easy to go to Turtle Bay and the scenic lookout, as the hotel we stayed at is at the very end of Shuangyue Bay. I'm not sure how easy it is to call a Didi. 🌟Highlights: Next to the hotel is the Bull Head Ridge scenic area, which is also where the Reef Bar is located. Staying at the hotel allows you to swipe your room card for free entry, and it's definitely worth visiting and taking photos. The hotel also offers boating, but there doesn't seem to be much scenery to see. ⛱Hotel Environment: Hard to say, it's very much like an office building. The main entrance leads to the front desks of the two hotels on either side, and there's still construction going on around. They say there's a hot spring, but it's just seven small ones, which can be quite awkward when crowded. 🛏Room Facilities: The room has an unbeatable sea view, but it doesn't seem like there's any difference in the room facilities due to the upgrade. It's just that the floor is higher. We stayed on a floor in the teens, and at night we could enjoy fireworks from below without it being too noisy. The room doesn't have a coffee machine but offers a few bottles of free soft drinks. The room has a wet and dry separation, and it's better to use your own bath products. There's a ceiling fan that blows warm air in winter, which is very hot. It took us a while to figure out how to turn it off. 🖼Restaurant Environment: The package we bought included breakfast and dinner, both buffet style. Breakfast is okay, but dinner really doesn't have much to offer. There's very little seafood, no oysters, and salmon is limited. You have to fight for a seat in the restaurant, as both hotels share one, and it's very crowded. 🍽Dining Recommendations: There aren't many restaurants around here, and you have to drive a bit further to find more. Ordering takeout is not particularly convenient, so I don't have any special recommendations. Most are seafood restaurants—just be careful not to get ripped off. 📌Little Tips: Travel off-peak, travel off-peak, travel off-peak! I can't stress this enough. Many Hong Kong compatriots are gradually moving deeper into the mainland, and for a better experience, it's important to avoid the crowds. Also, the location is actually at the very edge of Shuangyue Bay, and there's no convenience store within 2km.

Take advantage of the last 2 days of the Qingming holiday to visit Huidong Shuangyue Bay Huizhou Shuangyue Bay Sunrise·Salt Crystal Hotel, enjoy the sea breeze, listen to the waves🌊 The hotel's facilities are very new, and purchasing a package is very cost-effective!! ¥699 package includes *Superior 180° sea view room/night *Buffet breakfast for two *Sunrise Reef Bar admission ticket *Qixing Companion Moon Hot Spring *Prosperous·Afternoon Tea for Two *Travel photography (3 original pictures) *Minibar one serving

I recommend staying at the Sunrise Salt Crystal Hotel in Shuangyue Bay.|||I stayed in Shuangyue Bay, Huizhou for 3 nights, 2 nights at the Salt Crystal Hotel, and 1 night at the Tan Yue Haosheng Hot Spring Hotel. I recommend the Salt Crystal Hotel for its newness, and the rooms face a super large seascape, with over 180 degrees of sea view. The rooms are comfortable and clean, and the glass doors of the balcony are designed to be hidden, which means you can have a full balcony without glass. The hotel's buffet is rich and they make sure to replenish it in time. The internet-famous Reef Bar is indeed a great place for photos, but the hot springs are not worth soaking in, and other amenities such as the gym and children's playground are not impressive, not worth experiencing. So for fun, besides the beach, there's the internet-famous Niu Tou Ling. Climbing to the top of the tower, listening to the waves, and looking at the distant horizon, it feels as if all the troubles of the world don't exist. I won't recommend Tan Yue, it's too old, and the rooms are not impressive. The hotel facilities are somewhat enjoyable, but when I went there was no one there, and having all the facilities to myself couldn't make up for the lack of a buffet dinner. Although the hot pot set meal is also delicious, with children, I prefer a buffet.

If you come to Huizhou to see the sea, I recommend the Sunrise Yinsa Salt Crystal Hotel that just opened in May this year. Everything here is very new! Very clean! The interior design of Sunrise·Salt Crystal Hotel comes from the world's most famous hotel design agency, Wilson Company. Many world-famous landmark hotels are Wilson's works: several Atlantis hotels worldwide, Macau Venetian Hotel, UAE Dubai's only Royal Phantom Hotel, etc. The hotel is inspired by the local "salt" culture of Huizhou for thousands of years. Because it is next to the East Sea Salt Field, the salt field background wall, polyhedral salt-shaped lamps, and salt crystal-shaped decorations that can be seen everywhere in the hotel are all clever designs. Address: Sunrise East Mountain Sea Coast Resort, Shuangyue Bay, 213 County Road, Huidong County, Huizhou City The hotel closest to the Reef Bar, Sunrise Yinsa Salt Crystal🏢 Room type: 29th floor modern sea view room Buy recommended package Sunrise·Yinsa Salt Crystal Hotel 【Fashion Sea View Room + Reef Bar + Buffet Breakfast and Dinner + NiuTouLing Ticket Only from 1399 can enjoy the following experience Fashion Sea View Room 1 room 1 night Large and small buffet dinner (children refer to below 1.2 m) 2 large 1 small buffet breakfast (children refer to below 1.2 m) 2 large 1 small NiuTouLing Scenic Area entrance ticket Reef Bar drunk night free entrance ticket Play net red swimming pool water park ⚠ Paddleboarding is charged