New Year's Day crossover, come to Weihai for a 3-day strategy
by Emily Edwards
Jan 16, 2024
If you want to experience the purest romance, come to Swan Lake in Rongcheng, Weihai, and meet the spirits of the swans.
Best viewing period: From November to March each year, tens of thousands of swans gracefully arrive from Siberia, creating the most enchanting coastline.
Two main swan-watching spots:
- Chengshan Town Swan Lake: The largest swan wintering habitat in China, featuring a unique landscape where the lake meets the sea, watch the swans dance elegantly on the blue waves.
- Yandunjiao Village: A perfect blend of swans and fishing village, here you can capture swans alongside seaweed houses, creating poetic scenes.
Photography tips: Early morning and sunset are the best times for photos; backlighting makes the swans’ outlines glow with golden light; use burst mode while feeding to capture the dynamic beauty of their wings in motion.
Travel tips: The sea breeze in Rongcheng is biting, be sure to wear windproof and warm clothing; please use special corn for feeding to protect the health of these white spirits.
I’m waiting for you in Rongcheng to share this pure and flawless swan encounter.
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