Weihai Travel Guide: A Romantic Coastal City Backed by Mountains and Sea

**Introduction**: Located at the eastern end of the Shandong Peninsula, Weihai is known for its clear seawater, long coastline, and slow-paced life. With historical sites and natural scenery, it is suitable for vacations, family trips, or photo opportunities. --- ### **📅 Best Time to Travel** - **June–September**: Summer is suitable for swimming and beachcombing, but it is also the peak season. - **September–October**: The autumn weather is clear and the seafood is plentiful, making it a good time to avoid the crowds. --- ### **📍 Must-Visit Attractions** **1. Liugong Island** - **Highlights**: Sino-Japanese War Museum, Beiyang Navy Site, and island scenery. - **Tips**: Take a boat to the island. It is recommended to set aside half a day for the visit. You can rent an electric car to explore the island. **2. Huoju 8th Street** - **Highlights**: A popular spot for online celebrities, this Japanese-style street ends at the sea. - **Tips**: Fewer people in the early morning or on working days, making it easier to take great photos. **3. Weihai International Bathing Beach** - **Highlights**: Fine sand and clear water, suitable for swimming and watching the sunset. - **Tips**: Open for free, with many homestays and cafes nearby. **4. Chengshantou** - **Highlights**: The easternmost tip of Chinese mainland, known as the "End of the Sky," with stunning sunrises. - **Tips**: Tickets are a bit expensive, so it is recommended to drive or charter a car. **5. Maotou Mountain** - **Highlights**: A viewing platform between the mountains and the sea, with the No. 2 viewing platform being the most popular. - **Tips**: The Huanhai Road is suitable for cycling or driving, with extremely beautiful scenery along the way. **6. That's the Sea** - **Highlights**: Diamond Beach with few people and beautiful scenery, windmills and blue sea reflecting each other. - **Tips**: It is far from the city center and can be combined with a trip to Jiming Island (the filming location of "Where Are We Going, Dad?"). **7. Hanlefang** - **Highlights**: Weihai's largest Korean-themed business district, a gathering place for food. - **Tips**: It is recommended to try Korean barbecue, fried chicken, and rice sausage soup. --- ### **🍽️ Food Recommendations** 1. **Seafood**: - It is recommended to go to **Heqing Pier** or **Diwanggong Market** to buy fresh seafood and find a restaurant to process it. - Must-try: Mackerel dumplings, braised sea cucumber with scallions, and spicy fried clams. 2. **Korean Food**: - **Hanxiangfu Barbecue Manor**, **Chuncheon Fried Chicken Ribs**, **Benjia Cuisine**. 3. **Snacks**: - Weihai braised dishes, fish pot pancakes, and Rushan happy cakes. --- ### **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **Airplane**: Weihai Dashuibo International Airport, about 40 minutes' drive from the city center. - **High-speed train**: Weihai Station (near Hanlefang), Weihai North Station (near the International Bathing Beach). - **In the city**: Convenient public transportation and inexpensive taxis; it is recommended to rent an electric car/drive around the sea. --- ### **🏨 Accommodation Suggestions** - **City Center/Hanlefang**: Convenient transportation and many restaurants. - **International Bathing Beach**: The first choice for sea view rooms, suitable for watching the sunset. - **That's the Sea**: Strong sense of vacation, suitable for families or couples. --- ### **📌 3-Day Tour Route Reference** **Day 1**: Liugong Island → Weihai Park (Large Photo Frame) → Yuehai Park (Lighthouse) → Hanlefang Night Market **Day 2**: Huoju 8th Street → International Bathing Beach → Maotou Mountain → Banyue Bay Beach **Day 3**: That's the Sea → Jiming Island/Chengshantou (choose one) --- ### **💡 Precautions** 1. Sun protection! Weihai has strong ultraviolet rays, so hats and sunglasses are essential. 2. Check the tide table in advance for beachcombing (recommended **Xiaoshidao** or **Shuangdaowan**). 3. Weihai has a slow pace and the attractions are far apart, so it is recommended to allow sufficient time. Weihai is a city suitable for slow exploration. Enjoy the sea breeze, eat seafood, watch the sunrise and sunset, and enjoy a lazy vacation! 🌊