Comprehensive Guide to Weihai Coastal Road Trip

--- **📅 Itinerary** **Day 1: Arrival in Weihai & First Coastal Impressions** - **Morning**: Arrive in Weihai (via Dashuibo Airport or Weihai Railway Station), check into a **hotel near Hanlefang** (recommended: Jinjiang Inn, ~¥112/person, convenient transportation). - **Afternoon**: Stroll through **Weihai Park**, snap photos at the "Window of Weihai" sculpture, then head to **Yuehai Park** at dusk for lighthouse and seaweed house shots. - **Evening**: Explore **Hanlefang Night Market** and savor authentic Korean cuisine (recommended: Go Gi Nae's Cheese Dakgalbi). **Day 2: History & Artsy Coastline** - **Full day**: Ferry to **Liugong Island** (¥122 ticket includes boat ride), visit the Sino-Japanese War Museum and Donghong Fort, have a simple lunch on the island. - **Evening**: Visit **Huoju Eighth Street** (best after 18:00 to avoid crowds) for Instagrammable shots of colorful houses against the sea. **Day 3: Coastal Road Drive/Bike Adventure** - **Rent an e-bike** (~¥50/day, check battery beforehand): - **Morning**: Catch sunrise at **Half Moon Bay** (check weather, arrive 30 mins before sunrise), then bike along the coastal road to **Cat Mountain Viewpoint No. 2** for panoramic views of "cat-shaped" reefs and glass-clear waters. - **Afternoon**: Continue to **Haiyuan Park** for fishing boat clusters and wooden boardwalk photos, end at **International Bathing Beach** for swimming and sunset. **Day 4: Rongcheng Natural Wonders** - **Private car/self-drive** to Rongcheng (1-hour drive): - **Morning**: Walk on diamond-white sands at **Naxianghai Beach**, camp under windmills. - **Afternoon**: Visit the **Brewis Shipwreck** (navigate to "Rongcheng Wangxing Aquaculture Co.") for golden-hour photography at 4 PM. - **Optional**: Stop by **Jiming Island** (¥88 boat ticket) for cliffside café views. **Day 5: Sunrise Sanctuary & Hidden Gems** - **Pre-dawn**: Watch China's earliest sunrise at **Chengshantou** (¥148 ticket), explore Qin-Han dynasty relics at "Land's End". - **Afternoon**: On return, spot seabirds at **Hailv Island** (view from afar), photograph seaweed houses at **Jinshiwan Art Zone**. **Day 6: Tidepooling & Food Crawl** - **Morning**: Check tide tables (via "Global Tides" mini-program) and dig clams at **Jiulong Bay Park** (bring shovel/bucket) 1 hour before low tide. - **Afternoon**: Wander **Xinwei Fulu** artsy district’s vintage shops; dine at **Chocolate Fisherman** for seafood steamer + Spanish mackerel dumplings. **Day 7: Souvenirs & Departure** - **Morning**: Buy local specialties (dried scallops at fish market, Korean snacks at Hanlefang), enjoy a final bowl of **Shanhaijian Jajangmyeon** before departure. --- **🍽️ Must-Try Foods** - **Seafood**: Chocolate Fisherman (steamed seafood pot, sea intestine rice) - **Korean**: Hanlefang’s Myeongdong Amber Fried Chicken, Double Door Tteokbokki - **Snacks**: Three O’Clock Bistro (eggplant dish), Yipinxiang Pancake (Peking duck wraps) --- **🏨 Budget Stays** - **Economy**: 7 Days Inn (Weihai Station), ~¥65/person, near Seaside Park - **Sea View**: Wade Hotel (International Bathing Beach), ~¥137/person, 5-min walk to sand - **Convenience**: Hanlefang-area B&Bs for easy nightlife access --- **❗ Pro Tips** 1. **Transport**: E-bike rental > self-drive > taxi > bus (get "Weihai Citizen Card" on Alipay); 2. **Avoid Scams**: Confirm seafood prices upfront, skip tour packages (DIY saves money along coastal attractions); 3. **Gear**: Sunscreen + sunglasses (strong UV), water shoes (tidepooling), light jacket (big day-night temp swings). > **Highlights**: History (Liugong Island) meets nature (Chengshantou sunrise), crowd-avoidance hacks (shoot Huoju Eighth Street at 7 AM), foodie efficiency at Hanlefang. Budget ~¥2,500/person (mid-range stays/dining), book rooms 2 weeks early for summer!