5-Day Autumn Travel Guide for Qingdao - Weihai - Yantai, Absolutely Stunning

Qingdao - Weihai - Yantai 5-day tour, this is how you should enjoy autumn! Worry-free with pick-up and drop-off service, feast on Qingdao prawns and Hongdao clams, and savor the fresh seafood hotpot in Weihai! Feed seagulls at Zhanqiao Pier, take photos of the wreck at Bruevis, visit Fisherman’s Wharf with the same rail track as Spirited Away, plus get tide-pooling tools and go out to sea for fishing! -------- Friends who see this, don’t miss out, here’s the super complete guide ↓ -------- 🌊 Itinerary: This itinerary is tight, allowing you to visit many attractions within a limited time~ 📒 DAY 1: Arrive at Qingdao Airport✈️, wait for the private car to pick you up to the hotel, then enjoy free time after hotel check-in! 📒 DAY 2: Zhanqiao Pier (feed seagulls, enjoy the seaside atmosphere) — Qingdao Governor’s Residence Museum (learn about Qingdao’s history) — May Fourth Square (check in at Qingdao landmark) — Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center (feel the Olympic vibe) — Yangkou Beach (fun tide pooling, receive gifts from the sea, each family gets a set of sand digging and tide-pooling tools, taste Qingdao prawns and Hongdao clams🦐) 💫 Enjoy Qingdao’s coastal scenery and local delicacies, full of tide-pooling fun! 📒 DAY 3: Yandunjiao Swan Lake (watch swans dance gracefully) — Stranded cargo ship Bruevis (shoot stunning shipwreck photos) — Naxianghai Diamond Beach Bathing Area (enjoy 18 beach carnival activities from June to September) — Azure Youth Yacht Club (experience yacht sailing) — Weihai Shenyou Ocean World (5A-rated, immerse in marine life, learn about and observe the ocean) 💫 Check in at Weihai’s unique attractions, experience marine charm and beach fun! 📒 DAY 4: Torch 8th Street (visit Weihai’s Little Kamakura) — Weihai Huiyue Marine Ranch (includes a 200 RMB/person fishing trip, enjoy Weihai seafood hotpot🦀) — Penglai Pavilion (feel the fairyland legend) — Penglai Fairy Pavilion Sailing (sail out to sea, enjoy the sea view) 💫 A deep dive into Weihai, fishing trip, seafood feast, and the beauty of a fairyland! 📒 DAY 5: 🚘 Group drop-off in Yantai/Qingdao, free time in the city, then transfer to airport/train station to return home🏠 -------- Must-visit Attractions: Zhanqiao Pier 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 12 Taiping Road, Shinan District, Qingdao ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 🌊 A 440-meter-long sea corridor extending from land into the sea, perfect for beautiful photos! Qingdao Governor’s Residence Museum 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 26 Longshan Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, Shandong Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Closed all day Mondays from Oct 7 to Dec 31; open Tue-Sun 09:00-17:30 during the same period ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 🏰 A century-old German castle-style building with exquisite interiors, full of historical charm! Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 1 Gate Pier, Olympic Sailing Center, No. 1 Yan’er Island Road, Shinan District, Qingdao ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day from Oct 20 to Dec 31 ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 🛥️ Scenic and filled with sailboats, a great spot to watch the sunset! Penglai Pavilion 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 1 Beiguan Road, Penglai District, Yantai, Shandong Province ⏰ Opening Hours: Open 08:00-17:30 from Oct 9 to Dec 31 ⏳ Duration: 4-5 hours 🏯 A mysterious and dreamy fairyland pavilion, as if stepping into a wonderland! -------- Notes: 1️⃣ **October Climate**: Qingdao, Weihai, and Yantai are already in autumn, with big temperature differences between morning and night🌬️. Bring a light jacket and sunscreen, avoid wearing crop tops by the windy seaside👗. 2️⃣ **Photo Spots**: Xiaomai Island sunset in Qingdao🌅, colorful houses on Torch 8th Street in Weihai🏠, Rainbow Road on Yangma Island in Yantai🌈. Wearing light-colored dresses makes photos pop! 3️⃣ **Must-eat Food**: Qingdao prawns🦐 are chewy and sweet, Hongdao clams stir-fried with sauce🍲, Weihai seafood hotpot served with corn cakes🌽, seafood galore! 4️⃣ **Transportation Tips**: Many one-way streets in Qingdao’s old town🚗, renting an electric scooter is recommended for Weihai’s coastal road🛵, check Yantai bus schedules in advance as they are infrequent🗺️. 5️⃣ **Outfit Suggestions**: Rocks by the sea are slippery👟, bring non-slip shoes; solid colors look more elegant against red tiles and green trees📸, hats and sunglasses protect from the sun and look great in photos! -------- Dear travelers, follow this guide for a worry-free trip with pick-up and drop-off service. Click the card below to start your journey!