The Rongcheng Swan Season Officially Begins
by Trip.Pulse
Oct 20, 2025
️Every year from October to March, tens of thousands of white spirits🦢 from Siberia come to Weihai, Shandong to spend the winter. This is the largest swan wintering habitat in Asia~
🔮Snow scenes like a fairytale world, even more magical than Northern Europe🔮
🦢【Two Major Swan Viewing Spots in Rongcheng, Weihai】
📍Yandunjiao - Dance with Swans Among the Rocky Wonders
Address: Yandunjiao, Lidao Town, Rongcheng City, Weihai, Shandong Province
Feature: Rocky beach combined with a seawall; at high tide, swans swim close under the seawall for an up-close encounter
📸Photo Tips:
- The seawall shooting spot is elevated, reducing sky interference
- Morning shooting is recommended for better lighting
- Check the tide schedule in advance (high tide is best)
- Early morning backlighting shots are very challenging
📍Rongcheng Swan Lake National Park - A Wetland Wonderland
Address: No. 1 Swan Lake Road, Chengshan Town, Rongcheng City, Weihai, Shandong Province
Feature: National nature reserve with beautiful wetlands formed by reed marshes and tidal flats
📸Photo Tips:
- The reed clusters at the northwest corner river mouth are very photogenic
- Bring a telephoto lens of 200mm or longer
- Sunrise and sunset offer stunning color temperatures
- Be mindful of reflections when shooting from low angles
🚗【Travel Tips】
🧥Dress Advice: Wear three layers inside and three layers outside plus scarf and gloves; the seaside wind is very strong!
🚗Transportation Guide: 70 km from Weihai city center, self-driving is recommended (navigation reference in the picture)
⏰Best Time: December to February when the swan population is at its peak
📆Itinerary Suggestion: Can be combined with a visit to the Brewis shipwreck site on the same day
Come check in for this limited-time fairytale rendezvous~✨
Post by Ethan2 Smith_ | Oct 21, 2025















