Hey guys, National Geographic was right! The swans in Weihai in winter are absolutely stunning.

Rongcheng in Weihai, a National Geographic-recommended winter swan-watching destination, is like a fairy tale world. ✨ "Swans dance gracefully in Yandun Jiao, Rongcheng, creating a stunning picture with the snow scene." This is not an exaggeration! In fact, there is more than one place to see swans in Rongcheng, Weihai. Chezhu Gou, Swan Lake Park, and Cherry Blossom Lake Park are all great viewing spots. 🤩 Every November, swans from Siberia fly to Rongcheng and stay until February of the following year. So, December to January is the best time to see swans in Weihai. You can't go wrong visiting during this time. 👍 ✨ Here are some details about the viewing spots: ✅ Chezhu Gou Whooper Swan Nature Reserve 🚙 Just navigate to "Honghu Bay Photography Area" or "Haoyunjiao Middle School" in Rongcheng. It's right across from the middle school, and there are signs at the entrance, so it's super easy to find. There's also a parking lot. 🅿 📷 The environment here is very natural, with large areas of reeds along the shore. When the tide goes out, mudflats are exposed, making it a great place for photos. 📸 It's also perfect for taking portrait photos, which will definitely be a hit on social media. 🈺 Opening hours are 5:00 am to 9:00 am. It's closed at other times. It's recommended to arrive before 7:00 am on a sunny day. The sunrise here is amazing, and with the dancing swans, it's breathtaking. 😍 🏠 It's very close to Chengshan Town, so you can stay there the night before and walk to the reserve. It's about a 50-minute drive from Weihai city. 🚗 ✅ Yandun Jiao The thatched cottages in Yandun Jiao are a beautiful sight in Weihai. 🏠 Many swans rest in the bay in the village in winter. ⏰ It's open all day, and there's a paid parking lot at the entrance. 🅿 It's a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. 🌅 However, you can't walk to the beach to feed the swans, and it's not a great place for portrait photos. 🤔 ✅ Swan Lake National Park 🚙 It's very close to Chezhu Gou, just a few minutes' drive away, which is very convenient. 🦢 Here are some tips for viewing and photographing swans: 1⃣️ No tickets are required for the above swan viewing spots, which is great. 👏 2⃣️ Watching swans on a snowy day is even more atmospheric. If you happen to catch it, you must go. 🎉 3⃣️ Drones are not allowed in swan viewing areas, and pets are not allowed. 🐕 4⃣️ Swans are different from seagulls. You can't feed them up close or touch them, so you can't take pictures of people interacting with swans up close. 😔