Shandong Weihai Travel Guide

Weihai is located in Shandong Province. It is a classic seaside city with a perfect natural environment. Everything here has a beautiful atmosphere of life. You will experience the best food impact. Here are the Let’s share our detailed travel guide to Weihai.

Speaking of Weihai, what is the most comfortable thing? The first thing that many people think of is definitely the blue sea, blue sky and sunny beaches. In fact, it is not. Apart from these, the most comfortable thing is What makes you physically and mentally happy is Weihai's cityscape and environment.

At present, not many cities can compare with Weihai’s clean streets, fresh environment, and bright colors. The noisy and smoky food stalls on the streets in Weihai are rare; Garbage and waste paper fluttering in the wind;

The flowers, plants and trees here show the most natural colors, because Weihai has less dust and more water, so whether it is buildings or vegetation, it feels very fresh. .

For such a city, how do we read about it and how do we feel about it?

As a local comprehensive public in Weihai, it integrates real estate, residence, food, folk customs, life, etc. The platform specially provides a travel guide for friends who yearn for Weihai. The time is neither long nor short, five days and four nights, enough to make you feel the joy Weihai brings to you.

First of all, how to get to Weihai, and how long does it take to get to Weihai from major cities across the country?

Weihai is located at the eastern end of the Jiaodong Peninsula in Shandong, and has a comprehensive transportation network by sea, land and air.

If you take a plane, you will mainly arrive at Yantai and Weihai airports, supplemented by Qingdao Airport. Basically, it takes about an hour to arrive domestically.

Afterwards, Yantai and Weihai airports will take airport buses and it will take 1-2 hours to reach Weihai city center area (Weihaiwei Building). The Qingdao Airport Bus takes 3-4 hours, and the high-speed train takes about 2 hours to reach the Weihai Economic Zone High-speed Railway Station.

Highway self-driving, taking Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, and Shanxi as examples, basically departs around 7 a.m. and arrives around 5 p.m.

Basically, shipping by sea is from Weihai to Dalian Port. A single sailing time is basically 8 hours. The ship departs from Weihai Port in the evening and arrives at Dalian Port in the morning the next day. The return time is exactly the opposite.

It can be seen that no matter which city in China you choose, you can basically reach Weihai within one day. It is worth noting that the five-day and four-night fun tour we mentioned above Weihai, excluding this day, actually requires an extra day of preparation. Of course, for those who like and are convenient for traveling at night, it is also good to arrive in the morning and arrive in the evening.

Having said so much, are you a little anxious about how to travel to Weihai? What is the itinerary for a five-day and four-night happy Weihai tour? After the above preparations for departure, we arrived in Weihai to have a rest and start with breakfast the next morning. Let’s prepare for the trip to Weihai!

Day 1: Liugong Island-Huancui Tower

Liugong Island

Shandong, Weihai

Aerial view of Liugong Island

Hainbin North Road, opposite Beizhu Island RT-Mart, Xingfumen Park, witness A place with relics of the Sino-Japanese Sino-Japanese War of Sino-Japanese War.

Huancui Building

Shandong, Weihai

Weihai landmark building, relics and park-integrated leisure place, on the north side of Shichang Avenue, close to Kunming Road. Xingfu Park is 2 km away.

Itinerary:

Get up early and have breakfast in the city, then go directly to Huancuilou Park to visit. Climbing up to the Huancui Tower and looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of Weihai city. Watching the sunrise over the sea from the Huancui Tower is especially praised by tourists. "The first sunrise on the mountain tower" is one of the eight scenic spots in Weihai.

The park has animal areas, flower areas, amusement areas, etc., with complete service facilities. At noon, you can enjoy delicious food from Weihai and Korea at Weigao Plaza. After a brief rest, board the boat to Liugong Island in the afternoon , to pay tribute to the heroic deeds of the Beiyang Navy.

Enjoy the blue sea and sky of Weihai and the infinite beautiful scenery. When we return in the evening, we can briefly stop at Xingfu Park and Xingfu Gate to feel the joyful and relaxing mood Weibin Marine Park brings us.

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The next day: Huaxia City-International Bathing Beach

Huaxia City

Shandong, Weihai

The western part of the Weihai Economic Zone (actually part of the Huancui District), 1,500 meters west of the train station, is a large-scale ecological and cultural scenic spot that integrates mountain and water landscapes and the charms of various Chinese ethnic groups, and mainly displays oriental classical culture. .

Mainly include:

China’s First Archway, Summer Garden, Holy Water Guanyin Large Musical Fountain Square, Taiping Zen Temple, large-scale real-life landscape performance - "The Journey to China", Yu Palace,

Enter the Future War Museum, Shenyou Ocean Culture Museum, Happy China, Cultural Valley and other attractions. Those who like the ocean world can also visit Shenyou Ocean World.

Note: The performances in Huaxia City at night are more exciting and colorful.

Weihai International Bathing Beach

Shandong. Weihai

Weihai is the largest bathing beach with the most complete facilities, the best sea water and the largest beach. It is located in Weihai City, Shandong Province Torch High-tech Industrial Development Zone is a natural bathing beach.

It’s hot summer, and it’s time to take a sea bath. The water is a little cooler in the morning, but the sun’s ultraviolet rays are too strong at noon. It’s the best time to take a dip in the sea after 3 p.m.

Itinerary:

Basically in the evening, after enjoying the exquisite natural scenery brought to us by the sunset on the sea, we will find a hotel that feels good with our slightly tired body. (Don’t worry, there is no Qingdao prawn incident here). We sat around with our relatives and friends, chatted about wine and ate seafood in Weihai dialect, and ended our second day of joyful journey in Weihai.

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The third day: Naxianghai-Chengshantou-Shendiaoshan Wildlife Park

Naxianghai

Shandong, Weihai

National 4A-level economic zone. Since we visited the International Bathing Beach yesterday, Xianghai is basically a repeat trip. It is recommended to stay briefly and take photos before continuing to Chengshantou.

Chengshantou

Shandong, Weihai

Also known as the end of the world, the easternmost mainland of Shandong is the first place in my country to see the sunrise over the sea. It has been known as the place since ancient times. It is known as "the place where the sun rises", called "Chaowu" in the Spring and Autumn Period, and is known as "China's Cape of Good Hope".

"I dreamed back to the Qin and Han Dynasties, and the sun was like a mountain; at the end of the sky, I welcomed the first ray of dawn in China." I think back then, Qin Shihuang searched for the elixir of immortality here. Of course, Chengshantou also has historical sites such as the Temple of the First Emperor and the Qin Terracotta Warriors and Carriage.

Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park

Shandong, Weihai

It covers an area of ??3,800 acres and has beast areas, herbivorous animal areas, marine animal areas, and African animal areas. , Bear Paradise, Bird Park, Birds of Prey Park, Orangutan Park, Leopard and Wolf Mountain, Monkey Mountain, Golden Monkey House, Panda House and other animal habitats. It is the largest and most unique coastal wildlife nature reserve in the country. There are more than 150 kinds of national first- and second-class protected animals and more than 1,500 animals. You can basically see three types of animals here: sea, land and air. It basically takes about 3 hours to visit the entire park. Everyone's situation here is different. Some may take more than 4 hours. Remember to bring water and dry food.

Itinerary:

Get up early and start from Weihai, along Haibin Road - Daqing Road - Shugang Road - Binhai Avenue - Huanhai Highway (S704) - Xixiakou At the scenic spot, we stopped briefly at Xianghai on the way, which basically takes 1-2 hours. We entered the Chengshantou Passage Area in the morning, had a meal outside the scenic spot at noon, took a short break and drove for more than ten minutes to reach the Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Park Scenic Area. After visiting the zoo, it’s almost evening. It’s recommended to find a hotel nearby to rest and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.

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Day 4: Hailu Island-Swan Lake-Rongcheng City-Shidao Chishan Fahua Temple

Hailv Island

Shandong, Weihai

Commonly known as Bird Island, it is home to thousands of seabirds, mainly black-tailed gulls. The best time to visit is around May Day. Landing on the island by boat, from the moment the boat sets sail, flocks of seagulls will accompany the yacht. Tourists can feed these cute sea elves with snacks in their hands (the editor does not recommend feeding food).

After landing on the island, circle the island and climb to the top to experience the unique flavor brought to you by the Seabird Kingdom. You must wear a hat on Donkey Island in Shanghai, and it should be a big-brimmed hat, because from time to time there will be flocks of seagulls hovering above your head, and at this time there will inevitably be two naughty seagulls, throwing something for you. Of course, the seagulls The habit of defecating in the air cannot be changed. Note: Due to the protection of the environment and seabirds, it is sometimes not possible to land on the island.

Swan Lake

Shandong, Weihai

Every winter, a large number of swans from the cold north stop in the bay here to spend the winter. Swan Lake is also composed of This is why it got its name. It’s not surprising that Swan Lake is most valuable to visit in winter. In summer, it’s almost like driving by on an assembly line.

Rongcheng City

Shandong, Weihai

Since we came from Weihai before, let’s take a quick look at it.

Shidao Chishan Fahua Temple

Shandong, Weihai

It is now the only Buddhist temple in Weihai. It was built in the fourth year of Mu Zong of the Tang Dynasty (824). It was built by Zhang Baogao, a native of Silla (now South Korea) in the Tang Dynasty. In the fourth year of Kaicheng's reign in the Tang Dynasty (839), Master Ennin, a Japanese eminent monk, went to the Tang Dynasty to seek Dharma. He stayed in this temple for two years and nine months. His book "A Pilgrimage to the Tang Dynasty to Seek Dharma" is known as one of the three great records of Buddhist practices in the East. Known as "Hero", "Zen Tao", "Hai Yun" and "Holy Land".

Itinerary:

The itinerary also starts from Xixiakou Scenic Area. If you happen to stay near Chengshantou, you can drive to Hailu Island in just ten minutes. If you can wait, It is also a good choice to bring dry food and drinks and enjoy lunch with seagulls on the island.

Otherwise, we will stay briefly and drive towards Rongcheng Shidao, passing by Swan Lake, Li Island, and Rongcheng City. During this period, you can find a place to have lunch. Apart from anything else, the seafood in Rongcheng is more convenient and delicious than that in Weihai. Yes, we rushed to Shidao Chishan Scenic Area in the afternoon to climb mountains, view the scenery, and pray to Buddha.

Feel the noble, simple and natural style that Chishan brings to us. You can do some more sightseeing here and stay in Shidao Town in the evening.

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Day 5: Wendeng Nanhai New District-Rushan Silver Beach or Weihai City

Why two choices?

In Shidao, you can drive to Nanhai New District, where there are golden sand sculptures and Fudi Legend Water Park. Take a sea bath or feel the excitement and joy that the blessed land brings to you.

After half a day, you can go to Rushan Silver Beach to experience the delicate sandy beach and gentle coastline. To be honest, Silver Beach does not have any outstanding places to visit. If you are interested and have time, you can go to Dashan The scenic area is currently under construction very well.

When returning to Weihai, we mainly consider that some friends may not be interested in Nanhai New Area and Rushan, so we specially arrange a one-day tour of Weihai city. In fact, if you choose to visit Weihai, you can go directly after visiting Shidao Chishan Drive back to Weihai, the journey takes about 50 minutes, and check into a hotel in Weihai city directly. Weihai

Shandong, Weihai

In Weihai, you can go to Jiulong Bay Park (Marine Park) to experience the process of modern development; go to Yuehai Park to experience the sea, lighthouses and seaweed houses. The most simple fisherman's charm; go to Weihai Park and Xingfu Park to experience the prosperity of modern cities;

Go to Kowloon City or Weigao Plaza to experience Weihai's local commercial atmosphere and ultimate shopping consumption; go to Heqing Banyue Bay to experience Weihai Afterlife The beautiful scenery of the garden and the traces of the hard work of the triathlon men;

Along the sea-ring highway, feel the beautiful picture of the perfect combination of mountains and sea brought to you by the most beautiful road in Weihai; go to the small stone island to dig clams Razor clams catch crabs.

Finally, let’s have another sumptuous seafood dinner. This is the end of the five-day and four-night fun trip to Weihai. If you haven’t finished the trip;

If you linger; if you don’t feel like it, Tired, there is still time to stay.

Weihai has 1 national 5A-level tourist attraction: Liugong Island, 8 national 4A-level tourist attractions including Chengshantou, Rushan Silver Beach, and Darushan, and 6 national 3A-level tourist attractions.

Liu Gong Island has rich and unique cultural landscapes, including Warring States ruins dating back thousands of years, the beautiful legends of Liu Gong and Liu Mu in the Han Dynasty, as well as the Beiyang Naval Admiral's Office, Naval Academy, and ancient forts of the Qing Dynasty during the Sino-Japanese War of 1894. The ruins, as well as many European-style buildings left over from the British colonial period, are known as the "Eastern Ping Fan" and the "Unsinkable Battleship". It is a famous scenic spot with outstanding humanities, history and natural beauty.

Weihai has a long coastline, and its beaches and bathing beaches are also world-famous. There are 8 large-scale beaches in the city alone, and there are even more beaches in the suburbs of Weihai.

The famous Rushan Silver Beach is known as "the best beach in the world" and "Oriental Hawaii".

The respondent is here to find a magical place, Xixiakou Wildlife Park, which is also the Shendiao Mountain Wildlife Nature Reserve. What? A zoo? Don’t be disappointed yet.

It is not well-known here, but it is the largest and most unique coastal wildlife nature reserve in the country.

There are more than 150 species of national first- and second-class protected animals, more than 1,500 animals, and an area of ??3,800 acres. Let’s put it this way, an ordinary zoo is either a collection of land animals or an aquarium, but here, it is an organic unity of the two! It has everything from land to sea! It’s big and comprehensive! You can spend a whole day in it.

There are small villages nearby, and the number of tourists is not large, but it is close to the mountains and the sea, and there are amusement parks for birds and animals.

Beasts such as Siberian tigers, white tigers, leopards, wolves, and lions are kept in the middle of the mountain. If you want, you can buy chickens, ducks and poultry provided by the zoo to feed them.

There are free-range monkeys on the top of the mountain, and down below, there is a forest of squirrels, rabbits, and birds chirping. The forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, right next to you, in front of you, and fluttering above your head

Further down, there are horses, bears, elephants, giraffes, and pandas that also provide food for you to feed. After the winding mountain road passes through several mountains, you come to the sea! Seals, dolphins, walruses, and sea lions are not common. The sea animals are here waiting for you.

If you want to stay in a farmhouse, you can get up early and go out to sea, integrating into the seaside life. The key is to enjoy all kinds of seafood.