You only realize the difference between going to Rizhao in the morning and in the afternoon once you get there!

If you're visiting Rizhao from July to August, quickly take note—photos taken at different times look different, so don't ask why your experience looks different from others'!

☀ Morning visit
✅ Lighthouse Square: The sunrise is quite beautiful. At low tide, you can see the heart-shaped lake, which is a limited-time sight.
✅ Forest Park: You can check out the sand sculptures by the beach and feel the waves of Rizhao. If interested, you can also spend some time at the Elk Park.
✅ Taigong Island Oyster Park: A great free spot for beachcombing, where you can collect lots of seafood.

💖 Mid-afternoon visit
✅ Wanpingkou: For photo ops and check-ins, choose Gate 3. Popular spots like the Stone of Sea Vows and the Mirror of the Sky are all here.
✅ Sunshine Coast: Features the LOVE tree stump and angel wings—perfect for photos~
✅ Daqianggou: The bridge arch is especially beautiful for photos, and it looks great at dusk.

🌇 Evening visit
✅ Sailing Regatta Base: After 8 PM, find a spot where big ships dock to increase your chances of seeing the blue tears.
✅ Lagoon: The lagoon is like a mirror surface, great for check-ins and photos. You can often see couples taking wedding photos here.

Must-try food 🍝🍝🍝
✔ Meimei Mixed Rice Noodles (especially flavorful rice noodles)
✔ Chocolate Fisherman’s (a must-try seafood restaurant in Rizhao)
✔ Shancheng Noodles (sticky noodles)
✔ Kuanpozi Seafood Potstickers (crispy seafood potstickers)