Weihai Three-Day Check-in Guide

📅 Best Season: June to September (summer is perfect for swimming, seafood is at its best in August) 🚄 Transportation Guide: High-speed trains directly to "Weihai Station" or "Weihai North Station," 15-20 minutes by taxi to downtown It is recommended to rent an electric scooter in the city (40 RMB/day), cycling around the coast is very free 🏖️ Day 1: Coastal Road + Popular Check-in Walking Tour 🌅 Morning: Weihai International Seawater Bathing Beach (free) Must-do: lying on the beach, jet skiing (80 RMB/10 minutes), check-in at seaside cafes Hidden activity: tide pooling at low tide (lots of small crabs and starfish) 🍽️ Lunch: Han Lefang (50 RMB per person) ✅ Must-eat: Korean BBQ (recommended "Chuncheon Spicy Chicken"), seafood scallion pancake, spicy stir-fried rice cakes ❌ Avoid: "Seafood Big Shots" near the scenic area (overpriced) 🌊 Afternoon: Torch 8th Street (free) Weihai's "Little Kamakura," colorful houses + sloping roads, perfect for photos Fun fact: the light is softest and crowds are fewer from 4-6 pm, ideal for photos 🌇 Evening: Owl Head Mountain Viewing Platform (free) Best spot to watch the sunset, where mountain meets sea, unbeatable view Bonus: Viewing platform No. 2 has a trendy cliffside café 🚣‍♀️ Day 2: Liugong Island + Artsy Off-the-Beaten-Path Route ⛵ Morning: Liugong Island (122 RMB ticket includes ferry) Must-see: First Sino-Japanese War Museum, Panda Pavilion (two adorable giant pandas) Bargain tip: buy tickets online one day in advance to save 10 RMB 📸 Afternoon: Yuehai Park (free) Lighthouse + swings + seaweed house, a must-visit for artsy youth Photo spot: lawn under the white lighthouse (best light from 3-5 pm) 🍻 Night: Oulefang Night Market (40 RMB per person to eat your fill) Local secret: grilled oysters (10 RMB for 3), steamed sea urchin egg custard (15 RMB), Weihai braised jelly 🌄 Day 3: Sunrise + Relaxing Chill Day ☀️ Early morning: Crescent Bay Beach (free) Arrive before 4:30 am! Pink sky and mirror-like sand at sunrise, breathtakingly beautiful Pro tip: stay overnight at the nearby "Seaview Homestay," open the window to see the sunrise 🚴 Morning: Weihai Park (free) Check in at the giant photo frame sculpture, cycle along the coastal trail Hidden gem: local favorite seafood morning market at the park’s end 🛍️ Before departure: Weigao Plaza (shopping + souvenirs) Recommended purchases: dried figs from Weihai (20 RMB/bag), Korean snacks (cheap and authentic), dried sea cucumber (remember to bargain!) 💡 Insider Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ⚠️ Beware: Taxi drivers recommending "their relatives' fishing homestays" Street vendors selling "wild sea cucumbers" (99% are farmed) Avoid Liugong Island on rainy days (ferries may be suspended) 🎁 Must-grab deals: Show your high-speed train ticket to get half-price on the Coastal Road sightseeing bus (originally 30 RMB, now 15 RMB) Weihai Culture and Tourism Bureau’s official WeChat offers "seafood vouchers" 📌 Lazy Traveler’s Optimized Itinerary: For families with kids: switch Day 2 afternoon to "Weihai Marine Science and Technology Museum" (free, lots of interactive exhibits) For couples: add the "Naxianghai" night light show