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1️⃣ Qingdao · The Ultimate Coastal Escape **📊 In-Depth Data** - UV Index: Moderate (SPF 30+ sunscreen required) - Sea Temperature: 24-26°C (Ideal for swimming) - Peak Season Hotel Price Surge: Downtown +120%, Huangdao District +80% **🗺️ Detailed 3-Day Itinerary** **Day1 Old Town Cultural Route** 07:30 Zhanqiao Pier Sunrise (Free seagull viewing spot) 09:00 St. Michael's Cathedral (¥10 entry, Gothic-style wedding photo hotspot) 11:30 Jiulong Restaurant (20-year-old eatery, must-try spicy squid strips) 14:00 Signal Hill (¥15, rotating platform for red-roof cityscape views) 17:30 Taidong Night Market (Recommendations: Sister Yu’s Grilled Cold Noodles + Sister Wang’s BBQ) **Day2 Coastal Deep Dive** 09:00 Xiaomai Island (Free, bring a picnic mat) 12:00 Chuange Fish Dumplings (Mixed cuttlefish & mackerel dumplings) 14:30 Badaguan (Huashi Villa ¥8.5, photogenic Princess Denmark Villa) 17:00 Second Bathing Beach (Instagrammable dam) 19:30 May Fourth Square Light Show (Tue-Sun at 20:00) **Day3 Laoshan Mountain Adventure** 08:00 Metro Line 11 → Yangkou Station (Scenic coastal subway ride) 09:30 Yangkou Scenic Area (¥90, take Bus 618 to Yakou) 12:00 Qingshan Fishing Village (Century-old stone houses, ¥60 farmhouse meals) 15:00 Taiqing Palace (¥27, ancient ginkgo tree) **🍽️ Food Red & Black List** ✔️ Must-try: Old Xie Wonton (Nighttime operation), Qianhaiyan (Local chain) ❌ Skip: Pichaiyuan (Over-commercialized), Seafood stalls near attractions 2️⃣ Chengde Mountain Resort · Imperial-Grade Coolness **⛰️ Climate Insights** - Day-Night Temp Gap: 8-10°C (Pack a light jacket) - Garden Humidity: 3-5% lower than downtown (More comfortable) **🎯 Smart Itinerary** **Must-Sees**: 1. Danbo Jingcheng Hall (Golden Nanmu wood palace) 2. Misty Rain Tower (Filming site of "My Fair Princess") 3. Rehe Spring (World’s shortest river) **Pro Tip**: Enter via Chengguan Gate at 6:30am for private lakeside mist views **🏨 Accommodation Picks** - Luxury: Qiwanglou Hotel (Inside resort, skip morning queues) - Budget: Dynasty Holiday Hotel (10-min walk to main gate) 3️⃣ Weihai · Hidden Coastline Guide **📸 Instagram Hotspots** - Huoju 8th Street: Navigate to "Huanhai Road No.46" (Least crowded at 7am) - Jinshiwan: Search "Rongcheng Jinshiwan Art Park" (¥40 entry) **🦞 Seafood Buying Tips** 1. Heqing Wharf: Freshest catch at 3-5pm when boats return 2. Emperor’s Palace Market: Transparent processing fees on 2nd floor **🌅 Sunset Spot Ratings** ★★★★★: JOJO Café at Xiaoshi Island (Seating requires purchase) ★★★★: Cat Mountain Viewpoint #2 (Free but limited parking)
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