Rizhao: All-Inclusive Beginner's Guide for May and June

Locals' secret travel tips! Explore the coastal city for an average of CNY 50 per day. 🚗 Transportation tips ✔️Rizhao West Station → City center: Bus route K1 goes directly to Wanpingkou (CNY 1.5). ✔️Biking along the coast: Rent an electric bike at the University Town (CNY 30/day, 80 km range). ✔️Avoid this trap: Don't trust the restaurants recommended by taxi drivers! 📸 Great photo spots 06:00 Wanpingkou Gate 3 (free use of props at the wedding photography site) 09:00 Ocean Park (get a spot in the front row for the 10:30am mermaid show) 15:00 Coastal Forest Park (bring cookies to feed the elk) 17:00 Lighthouse Square (take apocalyptic-style photos in the reef area) 20:00 Dongyi Town (press the shutter the moment the lanterns light up) ⚠️ Tips to avoid tourist traps 1️⃣ Reapply sunscreen every three hours! The UV index is off the charts. 2️⃣ The beach chairs at Forest Park are a rip-off (CNY 50/hour). 3️⃣ Yacht price negotiation formula at the World Sailing Championship Base: (Listed price ÷ 2) - 20 4️⃣ Keep an eye on the navigation when taking a taxi! Don't trust recommended detours. 🎒 Minimalist luggage Clogs (for tide pooling and protecting your feet) + folding foot bath (a lifesaver after averaging 20,000 steps per day) Iodine swabs (for emergencies if you get cut by a reef) + waterproof phone pouch (essential for water activities) 🏡 Accommodation recommendations ▫️Best value for money: Wujiattai homestay (5-minute walk to the beach) ▫️Top choice for photos: Ocean Aesthetics Museum (Instagrammable book wall + piano on the beach) ▫️Warning: Most of the B&Bs near the Lighthouse Scenic Area are old and run-down!