Weihai Travel Guide

A rocky headland and footpath reaching into the sea at Weihai in autumn light. — A headland on the Weihai coast · Photo: Scott Edmunds / CC BY 2.0

A seaside city at the eastern tip of the Shandong Peninsula, bordered by the Yellow Sea on the north, east and south, and facing the Korean Peninsula across the sea to the east. Its 968 km coastline is about one-eighteenth of China's total. Weihai is known for Liugong Island with its 1894 Sino-Japanese War sites, the Chengshantou headland with Qin and Han dynasty remains, beaches and hot springs, and seafood such as oysters, sea cucumber and abalone.

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At a glance

Currency: CNY (¥)
Power & plugs: 220V · Type A/C/I
Driving side: Right
Tipping: Not expected
Local language: 中文(简体)
How long to stay: 3 to 4 days (add a day to reach Chengshantou in Rongcheng)

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Fire119
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When to go

July to September is beach season (beach swimming services run 1 July to 30 September every year). Weihai is described as having a maritime climate: cool springs, cool summers, warm autumns and mild winters. Clear autumn days are good for coastal drives, walks and seafood, and winter brings whooper swans and hot springs. It is often windy and fairly humid. Expect crowds around National Day (1 October), and in summer typhoons can stop boats to the islands and close coastal walkways.

Airport to the city

Check routes, times and fares for public transport from Weihai Dashuibo International Airport (WEH) to the city in the airport's official information before you go.

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Getting around

City sightseeing buses

The Weihai bus group runs more than 10 tourism-related lines, including City Sightseeing Lines 1 and 2, linking over 20 shopping areas and sights, with coastal sightseeing and scenic-area shuttle routes. Check fares and routes in official information; the bus service hotline is 0631-5230950.

Coastal sightseeing line (城际4号线)

The coastal sightseeing line "城际4号线" starts from Huoju 8th Street (火炬八街) and runs along the sea. Check times and fares in official information.

Trains

Weihai has Weihai Station and Weihai North Station. The tourist service centre (旅游集散中心) at Weihai Station handles ticket booking, travel advice and tour sign-ups in one place. Check train times and tickets with official railway information.

Rongcheng tourist buses and Liugong Island boats

Rongcheng has 3 tourist bus lines linking sights such as Naxianghai, Chengshantou and Chishan. Liugong Island can only be reached by boat, and you need a return boat ticket plus admission.

Where to stay

Central Huancui and Weihai Bay

Good for: First visit, history, sea views

The city centre, with the Weihai Museum and Huancuilou Park. Boats to Liugong Island leave from the tourist pier (旅游码头). Buildings from the British leasehold period are protected nationally as "Weihai British-style architecture".

North coast (International Beach, Xiaoshidao)

Good for: Beaches, coastal walks, evening streets

The Hi-tech Zone coast with Weihai International Bathing Beach, Jinhaitan Beach and Xiaoshidao Beach.

Rongcheng (Chengshantou, Naxianghai)

Good for: Coastal scenery, whooper swans, shows

The eastern area with Chengshantou and its Qin and Han remains, plus the Naxianghai and Chishan scenic areas. In winter there is the Rongcheng Whooper Swan National Nature Reserve. Three tourist bus lines link the main sights.

Wendeng and Rushan (Kunyu Mountain, Yintan)

Good for: Mountains, hot springs, wide beaches

The southern area with the Kunyu Mountain National Nature Reserve, whose main peak Taibo Peak is 923 m, and beaches such as Wendeng Jinhaitan and Rushan Yintan. Weihai is described as having 9 high-quality hot springs.

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Top sights

Liugong Island
An island reached by boat, a national 5A scenic area and a nationally protected heritage site as the "Liugong Island Memorial Site of the 1894 Sino-Japanese War". On the island there is a hillside cable car, Island Tour Bus Line 1 (including a submarine), and a round-the-island sea cruise. It also has "Dingyuan Zhuangge", China's first digital theatre on the 1894 war. The wisteria at Ding Ruchang's residence is listed as a first-grade famous tree. Package tickets are available; check prices in official information.
Historic naval buildings on Liugong Island · Photo: Rolf Müller / CC BY-SA 3.0
China Jiawu War Museum (1894 Sino-Japanese War)
A memorial-site museum that opened on 21 March 1985, themed on the Beiyang Fleet and the 1894 war. Exhibits are in historic buildings such as the Beiyang Navy Admiralty and the Naval Academy. Entry is free, and your Liugong Island boat ticket serves as the free admission voucher. Hours are given as 8:30-16:30 in the low season (last entry 16:00) and 7:30-18:00 in the high season (last entry 17:30), with a cap of 8,000 visitors a day.
Chengshantou (Chengshan Head)
A seaside headland with the "Chengshantou Qin and Han remains", part of a national scenic area and a local nature reserve. There is a seaside boardwalk and the live show "Dongxun Chengshan Fu" (东寻·成山赋), and in autumn 2026 it added the Qin Shi Huang-themed "Imperial Garden" and "Chengshan Sea Falls", where waves pour down the cliffs. The coastal boardwalk can close in strong wind or typhoons.
Huaxia City
A national 5A scenic area in Weihai, like Liugong Island. The large show "Shenyou Chuanqi" (神游传奇) is staged regularly, and there is an ocean aquarium. Check prices and show times in official information.
Weihai International Bathing Beach and the north coast
Weihai has more than 10 natural bathing beaches, including the International Bathing Beach, Wendeng Jinhaitan and Rushan Yintan. Beach swimming services run 1 July to 30 September each year; from October the International, Jinhaitan and Xiaoshidao beaches close for swimming, so stick to walking on the sand.
Summer sea at Weihai · Photo: Kaibao / CC BY-SA 3.0
Weihai Museum
A national second-grade museum with the core exhibition "Weihai History and Culture" and a porcelain display, plus a branch, the First World War Chinese Labourers Memorial Museum. All exhibitions are free; show ID to get a free ticket. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30 (last entry 16:15), closed Mondays (open on public holidays). It is on the 3rd floor of the Culture and Art Centre on Jimo Road, Huancui District.
Rongcheng Whooper Swan National Nature Reserve
Rongcheng has been named China's "Home of the Whooper Swan". Weihai promotes swans, snow and hot springs as its three winter travel themes. Watch the birds quietly and from a distance.
Kunyu Mountain
A national nature reserve whose main peak, Taibo Peak, is 923 m, the highest point in Weihai; most other hills in Weihai are below 700 m. Check opening hours and fees in official information.

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What to eat

Oysters (Rushan oysters)

Grown in the clean Yellow Sea, plump and tender, and nicknamed "milk of the sea".

Sea cucumber and abalone

Weihai sea cucumber is large with a clean, crisp texture and is described as "the best of sea cucumbers"; Rongcheng abalone is thick and springy.

Weihai's "Eight Treasures of the Sea"

Oysters, kelp, sea cucumber, abalone, sea urchin, seahorse, squid and tuna are named as Weihai's eight seafood specialities. Autumn is seafood season.

Spanish mackerel dumplings and kelp noodles

Juicy Spanish mackerel dumplings (bayu shuijiao) and springy kelp noodles are a good taste of Weihai's sea.

Weihai figs

A fruit Weihai promotes as a local speciality, eaten fresh or made into dried fruit and jam.

Daily budget (per person)

BudgetThe Weihai Museum is free (ID required), and the China Jiawu War Museum is free too (your Liugong Island boat ticket is the admission voucher). Check bus fares in official information. Accommodation and food prices vary a lot by date, so check booking sites

Mid-rangeLiugong Island needs a return boat ticket and admission; the cable car, island tour bus, sea cruise and digital theatre cost extra (package tickets are available; check official info). Check Huaxia City and Chengshantou prices in official information too. Check booking sites for accommodation and food

ComfortAccommodation is most of the budget. Compare prices for your dates on booking sites. Big shows and sea cruises cost extra (check official info)

Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.

Suggested itinerary

Day 1
Boat from the tourist pier to Liugong Island → China Jiawu War Museum (Beiyang Navy Admiralty, Naval Academy) → tour the island by cable car or island tour bus → seafood dinner with oysters and sea cucumber.
Day 2
Weihai Museum (closed Mondays) → Huancuilou Park → walk the International Bathing Beach on the north coast → evening at Huoju 8th Street. Or see a show at Huaxia City instead.
Day 3
Rongcheng: tourist bus to Chengshantou (seaside boardwalk, live show) → Naxianghai. In winter, add the whooper swan nature reserve. Check bus times in advance.

Local tips

Photography and filming are not allowed inside the China Jiawu War Museum. Don't carry sea creatures you picked up on the shore into the exhibition halls.
The Weihai Museum is closed on Mondays (open on public holidays), and last entry is 16:15. Flash, tripods and selfie sticks are not allowed.
Beach swimming is only offered from 1 July to 30 September each year. From October the water is cold and waves pick up, so stay out of the sea.
In typhoons or strong wind, boats to the islands stop, the Chengshantou coastal boardwalk can close, and sights may shut temporarily. Check official notices before you go.
The tourist service centre at Weihai Station handles ticket booking and travel advice. For bus enquiries, call 0631-5230950.
Visa policies, including visa-free entry, change often. Before you go, check the latest rules in the official information from the Chinese Embassy in Korea.