[2025 Weifang Restaurant] Travel Guide for HANBANG (Updated Oct)

This small city famous for kites has an especially blue sky in October, with refreshing autumn breezes—perfect for traveling! 🪁🍂 This time, let's spend 3 days deeply experiencing the cultural and natural beauty of Weifang～ ✨✨✨✨✨ DAY 1 Cultural Immersion Day ⏰ Morning: Weifang Kite Museum 📍 Address: Kite Square, Kuiwen District, Weifang City The world's largest kite museum! It houses over 2,000 kite treasures from China, the US, Japan, and other countries. The colorful kites are dazzling! It’s recommended to spend 2 hours leisurely exploring～🏮 🚌 Transportation: Take bus No.16 from downtown to Kite Square Station ⌚ Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 🍽️ Noon: Chaotian Pot 📍 Address: No.156 Heping Road, Kuiwen District, Weifang City A must-try food in Weifang! The pot base is rich and the ingredients are abundant, especially warming in winter～ Highly recommend the lamb pot and beef pot combo! One bowl is super satisfying 😋 🚶 Transportation: 10-minute walk from the museum ⌚ Business Hours: 11:00-14:00 🌆 Afternoon: Shihu Garden 📍 Address: Hujia Paifang Street, Weicheng District, Weifang City A typical northern garden, grander than southern gardens! The garden in autumn has a unique charm, with golden ginkgo leaves and red walls—every shot looks like an ancient-style masterpiece 📸 🚕 Transportation: 15-minute taxi ride ⌚ Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30 🌙 Evening: Taihua City Night Market 📍 Address: No.280 East Dongfeng Street, Kuiwen District, Weifang City The hotspot of Weifang nightlife! Recommended order: start with Weifang meat fire bake as a base, then try grilled cold noodles + grilled oysters, and finish with the trendy bamboo tube milk tea 🥤 🚕 Transportation: 10-minute taxi from Shihu Garden ⌚ Business Hours: 17:00-22:00 ✨✨✨✨✨ DAY 2 Ancient City Exploration Day ⏰ Morning: Qingzhou Ancient City 📍 Address: Qingzhou City, Weifang City A true living fossil ancient city! Well-preserved Ming and Qing architecture clusters, walking through feels like traveling back in time. Ouyang Xiu Memorial Hall and Ouyuan Garden are must-visit spots 🏯 🚗 Transportation: 1-hour self-drive from downtown / long-distance bus ⌚ Open all day 🍽️ Noon: Qingzhou Old Locust Tree Fried Buns 📍 Address: Intersection of East Street and Ouyuan Street, Qingzhou City A century-old brand! Crispy outside, tender inside, bursting with juice in every bite. You can buy individually or get the 15 RMB all-you-can-eat set (includes 8 fried buns + millet porridge) 🤤 🚶 Transportation: Walkable within the ancient city ⌚ Business Hours: 10:00-14:00 🌆 Afternoon: Yunmen Mountain 📍 Address: 2.5 km south of Qingzhou City A perfect spot for panoramic views! Recommended to take the cable car up and walk down. The autumn and winter seasons paint the forest in vibrant colors, great for photos 📸 Ticket is 70 RMB including round-trip cable car～ 🚕 Transportation: 20-minute taxi from the ancient city ⌚ Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00 🌙 Evening: Stay at Weifang Fuhua Grand Hotel 📍 Address: No.178 East Dongfeng Street, Kuiwen District, Weifang City A five-star hotel! Excellent facilities, especially the bath products are Hermes brand! The bedding is super comfortable, perfect to relieve a day’s fatigue 🛏️ 🚗 Transportation: 1-hour self-drive return from Qingzhou ⌚ Check-in: After 14:00 ✨✨✨✨✨ DAY 3 Nature & Art Day ⏰ Morning: Weifang Botanical Garden 📍 Address: No.1098 East Dongfeng Street, Kuiwen District, Weifang City A fairy tale world in autumn! Red maple leaves, yellow ginkgo, green pines and cypresses. It’s recommended to wear light-colored clothes for better photos! There’s also a café inside for a break ☕ 🚌 Transportation: Take bus No.20 directly ⌚ Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 🍽️ Noon: Weifang Hele 📍 Address: Middle section of Siping Road, Kuiwen District, Weifang City A century-old shop! The noodles are chewy and the broth is delicious. Strongly recommend pairing with the braised platter (pig’s trotters + chicken feet + dried tofu)—absolutely amazing! 🚕 Transportation: 15-minute taxi from the botanical garden ⌚ Business Hours: 11:00-14:00 🌆 Afternoon: Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden 📍 Address: Yangjiabu Village, Hanting District, Weifang City You can personally experience kite making and New Year painting printing! The DIY kites can be taken home and even flown on site～ It’s recommended to book the experience class in advance 🎨 🚌 Transportation: Take bus No.5 directly ⌚ Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00 ✨✨✨✨✨ 💡 Useful Tips: 1. The temperature difference in Weifang in October is large, onion-style layering is recommended 2. For a deeper experience, consider buying a combo ticket (Kite Museum + Shihu Garden + Yangjiabu Grand View Garden combo ticket for 128 RMB) 3. Renting Hanfu for photos in Qingzhou Ancient City is highly cost-effective at 30 RMB/hour 4. Remember to bring cash for the night market, some food stalls only accept cash If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments～ Save this for your next trip!

Weifang 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide Preparation ● Documents: Bring your ID card, a small amount of cash, etc. ● Clothing: Prepare comfortable sneakers and suitable clothes according to the season. In October, the temperature is moderate, so bring a light jacket. ● Others: Camera, umbrella, power bank, common medicines, etc. Itinerary Day 1: In-depth Folk Culture Tour ● Morning: After arriving in Weifang, check in at a hotel near Kuiwenmen. Kuiwenmen is one of Weifang’s iconic landmarks, with convenient transportation and many dining options nearby. After a short rest, take a stroll around to experience the city atmosphere. Then visit the world’s only kite-themed museum—the Weifang World Kite Museum, which features a giant dragon-headed centipede kite that is very impressive. Children can also try simple kite making. Remember to book a guided tour in advance (opens at 9:00 AM, free admission). ● Noon: Have lunch at Laochenggen Food Street. Must-try dishes include Chenghuang Temple Meat Fire Bake and Ji Ya He Le (intangible cultural heritage snacks). You can get a full meal for about 20 RMB per person. ● Afternoon: Head to Shihu Garden Cultural District to visit the Qing Dynasty garden Shihu Garden (admission 22 RMB), which was a filming location for "Journey to the West"; check out the Zheng Banqiao Memorial Hall (free), where kids can do bamboo and stone painting rubbings. If it’s Friday or Saturday evening, you can also enjoy the street light show. ● Accommodation: Recommended guesthouses near Shihu Garden, such as Guiyin Art Hotel, which offers courtyard rooms. Day 2: Natural Wonders + Parent-Child Interaction ● Morning: Drive for 1 hour or take a 15-minute high-speed train to Qingzhou Ancient City. Focus on visiting Ouyuan Garden (Ming Dynasty Prince Heng’s Garden, admission 20 RMB), where you can feed koi fish; also buy Mi San Dao (intangible cultural heritage dessert) at Qingzhen Longsheng Pastry. ● Afternoon: Go to Yunmen Mountain in Qingzhou. Choose the parent-child route and take the cable car up the mountain (one-way 50 RMB), then hike 30 minutes to the “Shou” character stone carving for a panoramic view. If the children are younger, you can visit the Qingzhou Museum (a national first-class museum with Buddhist statues from Longxing Temple). ● Dinner: Try Weifang Chaotian Pot. Recommended restaurant: Hanbang Chaotian Pot (rolled pancakes with meat soup, can request no spice in advance). Day 3: Countryside Fun + Return ● Morning: Visit Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden to experience traditional kite making (50 RMB per person, you can take the kite home) and New Year painting rubbings (great for kids to do hands-on). There are also folk performances at 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM. Food Recommendations ● Breakfast: Meat Fire Bake, He Le, etc. ● Lunch and Dinner: Chaotian Pot, Ji Ya He Le, Mi San Dao, etc. Accommodation Suggestions You can choose the following budget hotels: ● Jingzhu Hotel (Weifang Gudejin Branch): Rated 4.8 Excellent, near Weifang University (Anshun Campus) and Lutai Convention Center, with well-equipped bathrooms, free parking, audio-visual rooms, home theater, tea room, suites, and non-smoking floors. ● Home Inn (Weifang Siping Road Taihua City Branch): Rated 4.7 Excellent, near Taihua City (Weifang branch) and Zhongxing Commercial Street (Taihua City branch), with enthusiastic service, clean and comfortable, free parking, laundry room, robot service, dryer, self-service breakfast, and non-smoking floors. Budget ● Accommodation: Two nights at budget hotels, 200 - 300 RMB per night, total 400 - 600 RMB. ● Tickets: Shihu Garden 22 RMB, Ouyuan Garden 20 RMB, Yunmen Mountain cable car one-way 50 RMB, Yangjiabu Folk Art Grand View Garden kite making 50 RMB, total about 142 RMB. ● Meals: Estimated 100 - 150 RMB per day, about 300 - 450 RMB for three days. ● Others: Local transportation and other expenses estimated around 200 RMB. Total budget is approximately 1000 - 1600 RMB. A budget of 3000 RMB is sufficient for this trip, with some left over for souvenirs and other purchases.

⏰ 09:00 First Rush at Opening: Head Straight for the Museum's Star Exhibit Arrive early, scan the code to enter (free but requires advance reservation via official WeChat), and head straight to the first-floor hall! Five giant dragon-head centipede kites hang in mid-air, the smallest of which is 20 meters long. Your kids will definitely exclaim "Wow!" Tell your child: "The more dragon feet, the more blessings! Count to 100 feet and you'll get an extra drumstick tonight!" ⏰ 10:00 World Wonders: Watch the Kite Battle - Japanese Ukiyo-e Kites: Guess the geisha's emoji expressions with your kids – you'll laugh yourselves silly! - Thai Snake Kites: Taller than a two-story building. Encourage your kids to take funny "person-swallowing" photos under the snake's mouth; - Luminous Kite Zone: The moment the lights go out, blue glowing jellyfish fly everywhere – so dreamy your kids won't want to leave. > 👶 Parenting Tip: Tell stories in front of the "Kite Origin Sandbox": "During the Warring States period, an old captain used kites to measure wind direction – even better than GPS!" Your kids will instantly become curious little explorers. ⏰ 11:00 Handicraft Workshop: Make a Custom Kite Grab a spot on site! Spend 30 yuan to get bamboo strips + silk fabric, and a master craftsman will teach you hand-by-hand how to tie a "Shayan Kite" (Sand Swallow Kite). Let your kids doodle freely with acrylics – drew it crooked? The master will laugh and say: "Crooked wings fly steadier!" Once done, head straight to the kite square outside the museum for a test flight. Your kids' silly antics, pulling the string and running wildly, will make you laugh for a year. ⏰ 12:30 Lunch: Wraps to Fill You Up, Chaotianguo to Start the Meat Feast Exit the museum, turn right, and walk 200 meters to "Hanbang Chaotianguo". Must-order set meal: - Donkey Meat Wrap: Hot soup soaks through the wrap's core, the meat is fragrant and juicy, your kids will be gnawing with sauce all over their faces; - Yaba Chili: Free refills! Trick your kids into thinking it's "Harry Potter's Magic Hot Sauce." If they dare to lick it, we salute them as a true hero! ⏰ 14:00 Bonus Time: Chase the Reliefs, Feed the Pigeons - Relief Scavenger Hunt: The museum's outer wall is carved with kite stories. Let your kids find the "child wearing a tiger-head hat flying a kite"; - Square Pigeon Flock: Spend 2 yuan to buy corn kernels. The pigeons will flutter over your kids' heads for a super cute photo; - Bronze Statue Check-in: Take a photo with the "sad little girl watching a kite," and tease her: "What's there to cry about if the kite flew away?" ⏰ 16:00 Shopping Spree Time: Find Bargains at the Cultural and Creative Store Rush into the cultural and creative store on the left side of the entrance! - Mini Dragon Head Kite (35 yuan): Hang it on your kid's backpack and instantly become the most eye-catching person at the school gate; - Luminous Kite Stickers (10 yuan): Stick them on your kid's headboard, turn off the lights, and it instantly becomes a starry sky; - Olive Pit Carving Miniature Carriage (bargain down to 150 yuan): As big as a fingernail! The master carves it on site, leaving your kids mesmerized.