4-Day Travel Guide for Rizhao | Beachcombing, Sunrise Watching, Fishing Village Tour・Suitable for All Ages

🗓️Itinerary Overview D1: Arrive in Rizhao → Wanpingkou Scenic Area → Dongyi Town D2: Seaside National Forest Park → Wujiatai Beachcombing Park D3: Lighthouse Square → Sailing Regatta Base → Renjiatai Fishing Port D4: Fulai Mountain Scenic Area → Return Trip 🌅Day 1: First Encounter with the Blue Sea・A Town of Fireworks 📍Wanpingkou Scenic Area (Free, some activities charge fees) - Highlights: Representative of "Rizhao Golden Beach," the beach is flat and wide. Elderly can rest under umbrellas, children can dig sand and splash in the waves, and the whole family can find fun. Rent a beach chair (30 RMB/day), enjoy the sea breeze and watch the waves—very relaxing. - 📸Photo Spot: The rainbow bridge at the end of the beach; silhouettes are stunning in the soft afternoon light. - 💡Tips: Bring sunscreen and a sun hat; there are foot-washing stations on the beach, very convenient. 📍Dongyi Town (Free) - Best visited at dusk when lanterns light up, resembling a fairy tale town. Elderly love seaweed buns, kids enjoy sugar paintings and grilled squid, plus Rizhao’s specialty "Xishi Tongue" (a type of shellfish, very fresh). You can eat your fill for about 50 RMB per person. - Recommended Experience: Handmade fisherman paintings (30 RMB each, take-home available), fun for both elderly and children. - 🏨Accommodation: Choose hotels near Wanpingkou (200-300 RMB/night, 5-minute walk to the beach) 🏖️Day 2: Forest and Sea・Beachcombing Fun 📍Seaside National Forest Park (Entrance fee 60 RMB) - One side is forest, the other is sea, full of negative oxygen ions! Elderly can stroll on forest trails listening to birds; kids can play on swings and slides in the "Forest Playground." When tired, spread a mat under the shade for a picnic (bringing your own food is more cost-effective). - The beach sand is as fine as flour, barefoot feels great; remember to bring slippers to avoid stepping on sharp objects. 📍Wujiatai Beachcombing Park (Free, check tide schedule) - Beachcombing is a must in Rizhao! Check the low tide time in advance (search "Rizhao tide schedule" on your phone), bring a net and small shovel to dig for little crabs, shells, and clams. Kids chase crabs with small buckets, elderly sit on small stools digging slowly, very rewarding. - 💡Tips: Wear non-slip shoes as rocks are slippery with algae; seafood you dig up can be cooked by the homestay owner, super fresh. - 🍜Lunch: Nearby fishermen’s restaurants (recommended seafood hotpot, about 80 RMB per person, freshly caught and cooked) 🚤Day 3: Harbor Vibes・Lighthouse Night View 📍Lighthouse Square (Free) - Sunrise viewing here is stunning; the lighthouse looks like a guardian in the morning light. Elderly can sit on the sea-view platform waiting for sunrise, kids can run and play in the square. After sunrise, stroll along the wooden boardwalk watching waves crash on rocks—great for photos. 📍Sailing Regatta Base (Free to visit, boat experience 100 RMB/person) - See white sailboats neatly lined up at the dock, very atmospheric. Elderly can watch sailboat training from the shore; kids can join a "Sailing Mini Class" (30 minutes, 50 RMB/person) and touch the sails themselves. 📍Renjiatai Fishing Port (Free) - Most lively at dusk when fishing boats return loaded with seafood—shrimp, crabs, and fish jumping. Elderly can bargain with fishermen for fresh seafood; kids find watching the unloading fascinating. - Dinner: Have the seafood cooked at a restaurant next to the port—steamed crab, boiled shrimp, about 60 RMB per person for a satisfying meal. 🌳Day 4: Mountain Forest Serenity・Return Trip 📍Fulai Mountain Scenic Area (Entrance fee 65 RMB) - The mountain is home to the "World’s Oldest Ginkgo Tree," over 3,000 years old, with a trunk that takes eight people to hug. Elderly can pray under the tree, kids can run around it. There is also Dinglin Temple, quaint and perfect for a slow stroll. - 📸Photo Spot: Under the ginkgo tree (even outside autumn, the ancient tree’s vigor makes great photos). - Lunch: Nearby try "Juxian Mutton Soup" (25 RMB/bowl, especially delicious with baked flatbread), warm and filling. Return in the afternoon, bring some dried shrimp and small dried fish (20-30 RMB per jin) as souvenirs, so you can take Rizhao’s fresh flavors home~ ✨Rizhao Tips 1. Transportation: Taxi starting fare in the city is 6 RMB; tourist shuttle buses to attractions cost 5 RMB/person; for beachcombing, self-driving or taxis are more flexible. 2. Clothing: It’s windy by the sea, bring a light jacket even in summer; wear long sleeves for beachcombing to avoid scratches from rocks. 3. Avoid Scams: Buy seafood at fishing ports or large markets, not at scenic area entrances; don’t trust "proxy digging" for beachcombing, doing it yourself is more fun. Rizhao’s sea is blue, the beach is soft, the seafood is fresh. Four days is just right to leisurely enjoy this comfort, whether with elderly or children, everyone can have a great time~