[Winter in Shandong] Weihai Winter Travel Guide｜10 Must-Visit Spots

Come to Shandong this winter and experience a different kind of winter charm! Weihai, a coastal city located at the eastern end of the Shandong Peninsula, is a popular winter travel destination thanks to its unique winter scenery and romantic coastal views. Whether you want to get up close and personal with Siberian swans or take a stroll on a snow-covered beach, Weihai will give you a quiet yet passionate winter romance. Let's start our winter tour of Weihai! 📍Stop 1: Blue Whale Shipwreck ⚓A new landmark in Weihai｜The pinnacle of lonely aesthetics ✔️Navigate to "Rongcheng Xiaowudui·Baohai Post" ✔️Get up close to the ruins at low tide for a cinematic shot ✔️Morning light is best for photos, pair with a solid color coat for the best results 📍Stop 2: Swan Lake (Yandun Jiao) 🦢A winter encounter with Siberian elves ✔️Bring corn kernels to feed the swans (available for purchase at the scenic spot) ✔️The swans dancing at sunrise is a healing sight ✔️Stay at a nearby seaweed house B&B and experience a warm kang bed-stove 📍Stop 3: Naxianghai Diamond Beach 💎A miracle of ice and snow on the jelly sea ✔️The windmill coastline is perfect for running shots ✔️Check in at the triangular coffee cabin "Black Coffee" ⚠️The sea breeze is strong in winter! A fleece-lined jacket is a must 📍Stop 4: Hanlefang Night Market 🍢Korean food culture that boils even at -5°C 🔸Recommended: Turkey claw pot + rice wine set 🔹Must-try: Charcoal-grilled seafood scallion pancake/spicy rice cake 🌙Open until late, recommended to visit after 19:00 📍Stop 5: Yuehai Park 🗼A Japanese manga scene with a lighthouse and swing ✔️Take a silhouette photo of the lighthouse at Viewing Platform 1 ✔️Bring breadcrumbs to feed the seagulls 📸Take an Instagram-style photo on the white spiral staircase 📍Stop 6: Weihai Big Frame 🖼️A winter story of a city landmark ✔️Take a silhouette photo at sunrise with the golden sea level ✔️Take a photo from the side steps to avoid the crowd 🚌Bus No. 10 goes directly there (bring change) 📍Stop 7: Maotou Mountain No. 2 Viewing Platform 🐱Romantic cliffside sea views ✔️A 30-minute walk along the coastal road ✔️Take a drone shot of the cat-shaped reef ❌Be careful of slipping on icy roads 📍Stop 8: Ocean Wharf 🦀A hidden winter seafood market 🔹Buy wild sea cucumbers directly from the fishing boats at 15:00 🔸Seafood can be processed in the market 💰40% cheaper than in the city! 📍Stop 9: Torch 8th Street 🎬A Slam Dunk-style coastal intersection ✔️Arrive before 8:00 to get a shot of the empty street ✔️Take a Japanese-style film photo of the colorful houses at the end ☕The "S PLUS" sea view window seat is a must 📍Stop 10: Sunset Bay 🌅A tangerine sea feast at the western end of Weihai ✔️Arrive before 16:30 to watch the gradient sunset ✔️Write your name in the sand for a photo full of ceremony 💡Bring a hand warmer to prevent your phone from freezing and shutting down