Rizhao, China

🔥Stop Wasting Your Money! The Ultimate Guide to Rizhao Travel During the Qingming Festival Off-Season🔥 🌊Travel to Rizhao during the Qingming Festival off-season for fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and more savings! I just came back and compiled this hard-earned summary, a tried-and-true guide to avoiding pitfalls. Take it, you're welcome! 📸Must-See Attractions: ✅Wanpingkou Gate 2/3 (Instagrammable coffee shops + iconic landmarks) ✅Dongyi Town (Ancient-style snack street + stunning night views) ✅Shanhaitian Sunshine Coast (Love tree stump + artistic photos with angel wings) ✅Peach Blossom Island (Jeju Island-style blue and white coffee shops + tide pooling) ✅Taigong Island Oyster Park (Digging for crabs on high-tide days is super fun🦀) ✅Coastal Forest Park (Ferris wheel + elk interaction + camping) ✅World Sailing Championship Base (Chance encounters with bioluminescent algae + fishing trips) ✅Renjiatai (Niche fishing village + Japanese film vibes) ✅Lighthouse Heart Reef (A must-see at low tide! Check the tide table🌊) ⚠️Important Reminders: 1. Choose high-tide days for tide pooling (September 3-5 / September 17-19) 2. Seafood at the pier is super cheap after the fishing season opens on September 1! 3. Max out your sun protection at the beach! Double up with physical and chemical protection. 4. There's a large temperature difference during Qingming Festival, so bring a light jacket. 🏠Accommodation Recommendation: Private row villa homestay 📍Shanhaitian Sunshine Coast ✅5-minute walk to the beach ✅Private bathroom + smart home facilities ✅Free pick-up and drop-off + tide pooling tools ✅Kitchen available for seafood processing (Save half the cost compared to restaurants!) 🎢Must-Do Activities: Glass slide 💰30 | Water park 💰150 Ocean Park 💰120 | Sailing experience 💰80 Jet ski 💰100 | Circus 💰80 💡Hidden Gems: ✔️Lighthouse sunrise (Check the weather forecast in advance!) ✔️Tide pooling at Taigong Island reefs (after 4 pm) ✔️University Town night market (Student-priced snacks galore) ⚠️Pitfall Avoidance Guide: ✖️Don't trust seafood restaurants that solicit customers in scenic areas. ✖️Refuse low-price one-day tours. ✖️Negotiate the price before renting an electric scooter.