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Budget-Friendly Thousand-Yuan Itinerary for Rizhao

Wait until August-September! This is the best season to visit Wanpingkou in Rizhao 🌊 The weather is super comfortable~ seafood is ultra fresh~ and the crowd is just right! We've prepared a budget-friendly guide for everyone to enjoy with just around 2,000 RMB per person, just save it and you're good to go! 💰【Trip Highlights】 ✅ 1.5-2k RMB per person for 5 days ✅ Free admission to Wanpingkou for unlimited fun ✅ September offers the best seafood prices ✅ Local hidden snack spots all included 🏨【Accommodation Guide】 Recommended to stay in city center chain hotels like Home Inn Neo ✅ Great location ✅ High cost-performance 💰 100-150 RMB/night, cheaper if booked 2 weeks in advance! 🚌【Transportation Guide】 City buses are super convenient: Routes 5/6/32/33 go directly to Wanpingkou 🌊 Tourism Line 1 goes straight to the scenic area 🚍 Taxis are also affordable, starting fare is 7 RMB! 🗓【5-Day Detailed Itinerary】 🌅Day 1: First Encounter with Wanpingkou Morning: Arrive in Rizhao ➡️ Check into hotel Afternoon: Check in at Gate 1 for the Blessing Bell + Tidal Tower Evening: Must visit the lighthouse to watch the sunset! Absolutely stunning! Dinner: Try Chocolate Fisherman’s Steamed Seafood Pot~ Must order: Sea worm rice and Spanish mackerel dumplings 📸Day 2: Internet Celebrity Photo Day Morning: Gate 3’s famous triple spots Oath Stone / Sky Ladder / Seaside Bus Afternoon: Gate 2 "Coffee and Sea" to enjoy the sea breeze Dinner: Eat until full at Nashanhai Night Market! Highly recommend octopus takoyaki + grilled oysters 🦪Day 3: Beachcombing Adventure! Morning: Taigong Island beachcombing (check tide schedule!) Noon: Buy seafood at Shijiu Market for processing Afternoon: Oxygen boost at Seaside Forest Park Dinner: Kuangpozi potstickers are irresistibly delicious ✉️Day 4: Leisure and Shopping Tour Morning: Send postcards at the Sea Post Office Afternoon: Feed seagulls at the Sailing Race Base Dinner: Continue feasting at University Town Night Market! Must try: Intangible Cultural Heritage Haisha Noodles 🏡Day 5: Perfect Finale Morning: Buy local specialties at Lighthouse Square Afternoon: Head home with full memories~ 🦞【Seafood Foodie Map】 📍Chocolate Fisherman’s Freshly caught and steamed! Around 100 RMB per person Must order steamed seafood pot + Spanish mackerel dumplings 📍Shijiu Market Top choice for locals buying seafood! Remember to get up early for the freshest catch~ 📍Nashanhai Night Market Octopus takoyaki forever the best! Oysters 3 for 10 RMB! Go for it! ⚠️【Travel Tips】 1. Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! 2. Buy beachcombing tools online in advance for better prices 3. September has big temperature differences between morning and night, bring a jacket 4. Compare prices before buying souvenirs Rizhao is really perfect for budget travel! Seafood freedom is not a dream~ Quickly save this guide and set off anytime!
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Posted: Aug 21, 2025
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