Weifang Travel Guide

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.