Rizhao Seaside National Forest Park Complete Guide: Quick Overview of Play, Stay, and Travel

Basic Information 🎫 Tickets: Free admission starting from 2023, internal entertainment activities charge separately. 👉 Opening Hours: Summer (April-October) 07:30-20:30; Winter (November-March) 08:00-17:30. 👉 Transportation: Only Bus Tour Line 1 from the city center; self-driving 🚗 or taxi 🚕 recommended. Parking spaces are limited during peak season, parking fee 10-20 RMB/day. Activities 👀✨ Forest Scenery: The largest artificial Metasequoia forest in East China, with fiery red leaves in autumn (late October to November); coastal black pine forest with fresh pine scent, wooden boardwalks suitable for strolling or cycling. 🥳 Seaside Experience: 7 km of golden sandy beach with fine sand and clear water, free swimming area available; sunrise can be viewed on the east side of the beach, sunset by the pine forest on the west side; during low tide, you can catch clams and pick small crabs. 😇 Special Activities: Camping allowed on the beach or forest clearings, summer nights feature stargazing activities; also includes a forest Ferris wheel, seaside swings, rainbow road, and other popular photo spots. Park Transportation 🚡 Sightseeing Car: Electric sightseeing cars charge 80-120 RMB, stop on request, can get on and off at various attractions. 🚲 Bicycles: Tandem or four-person bicycles available for rent, 30-50 RMB/hour, perfect for cruising through the shaded paths and enjoying the natural oxygen bar. Dining and Accommodation 🥰 Dining: There are some restaurants and convenience stores inside the park, or you can bring your own water and snacks; outside the park, Wujiatai Village offers many fishermen’s inns serving fresh seafood. 🤗🎉 Accommodation: Inside the park, there is Linhai Holiday Hotel and others with good environment but higher prices; outside the park, Wujiatai Village fishermen’s inns offer better value for money.