Rizhao Three Days Two Nights Walking Tour Guide

📅 Best Season: May to October (swimming in summer, seafood is fresh and abundant after the September fishing season opens)
🚄 Transportation Guide:

High-speed train direct to "Rizhao West Station," 20 minutes by taxi to downtown
Recommend renting an electric scooter in the city (30 RMB/day) for a free sea breeze ride

🏖️ Day 1: Beachcombing + Popular Check-in Walking Mode
🌅 Morning: Wanpingkou Scenic Area (Free)

Gate 3: Popular swing, seaside bus, wedding photo base (wear bright-colored long dresses for photos)
Hidden tip: During low tide, wait at "Taigong Island Oyster Park" (check the tide schedule!)

🍽️ Lunch: Chocolate Fisherman’s House (60 RMB per person)
✅ Must order: Steamed seafood pot (fresh shrimp and shellfish steamed on the spot), Spanish mackerel dumplings
❌ Avoid: Seafood stalls near the scenic area (overcharge tourists)
🌊 Afternoon: Rizhao Ocean Park (Ticket 160 RMB)

Highlights: Mermaid show in the underwater tunnel (10:30 AM / 3:00 PM)
Fun fact: The "Four Seasons Flower and Bird Garden" at the exit hides an Instagram-worthy parrot wall

🌇 Evening: Dongyi Town (Free)

Must-try trio: Sea sand noodles (15 RMB), grilled Spanish mackerel (10 RMB), Rizhao green tea ice jelly (8 RMB)
Bonus: The "Dragon God Temple" at the end of the town is super effective for love blessings!

🚣‍♀️ Day 2: Sea Trip + Artsy Offbeat Route
⛵ Morning: Renjiatai Fisherman’s House (Boat rental 300 RMB/boat)

Go fishing with fishermen, cook the caught seafood directly on the boat
Bargain tip: Say "from Douyin" to get 20% off

📸 Afternoon: Egret Bay Art Museum Town (Free)

Designed by a Japanese architect, the art museum + rice field café is very healing
Photo spots: Spiral staircase, glass book house (best light at 4 PM)

🍻 Night: University Town Night Market (30 RMB per person to eat well)

Locals’ secret: Oyster omelet (10 RMB), grilled starfish (5 RMB), hot and sour black egg soup

🌄 Day 3: Sunrise + Relaxing Chill Day
☀️ Early morning: Lighthouse Square (Free)

Arrive before 5 AM! The reef beach turns into an orange sea at sunrise
Pro tip: Stay overnight at the nearby "Kaiyuan Senbo Resort Hotel" to watch the sunrise right from your window

🚴 Morning: Seaside Forest Park (Ticket 60 RMB, bike rental 20 RMB/hour)

Ride through the forest straight to the beach, few people and clear water perfect for swimming
Hidden perk: View the sea and forest alternating wonders from the Ferris wheel

🛍️ Before departure: Shijiu Market (Seafood souvenirs)

Recommended purchases: Dried shrimp (15 RMB/jin), Rizhao green tea (80 RMB/can), dried sea cucumber (bargain hard for half price!)

💡 Insider Tips to Avoid Pitfalls
⚠️ Beware:

Taxi drivers recommending “relatives’ fisherman houses”
Wild sea cucumbers sold roadside (99% are farmed)
Avoid Ocean Park on rainy days (animal shows will be canceled)

🎁 Must-grab deals:

Show your high-speed train ticket for half-price yacht rides at Wanpingkou (original 80 RMB, now 40 RMB)
Rizhao Tourism Bureau’s official WeChat offers "seafood vouchers"

📌 Lazy Traveler’s Optimized Itinerary:

For families with kids: Replace Day 2 afternoon with "Rizhao Science and Technology Museum" (Free, many interactive exhibits)
For couples: Add "Spring Breeze Ten Miles Cultural Tourism Town" night light show