Life advice: In winter, you must come to Rongcheng, Weihai to chase swans—healing and perfect for photos

Dear friends! The Rongcheng Swan Season in Weihai has officially started~ On October 18th, the first batch of 19 swans arrived, and by mid-November, you will witness the spectacular scene of tens of thousands of swans flying together! We've compiled a comprehensive swan-watching guide; for just 200 yuan per person, you can get up close and personal with the swans. Hurry up!

🦢 Must-visit! 4 treasure spots for swan watching

1. Good Luck Cape Swan Lake

Highlight: The most central swan-watching spot in Rongcheng, with clear lake water where thousands of swans rest. In the early morning, when the swans take off, the sound of their wings beating the water is incredibly powerful. Sunlight on the lake makes the swan feathers look gilded, and every shot looks like a National Geographic masterpiece.
How to enjoy: Rent a bike (20 yuan/hour) and ride along the lake, find a quiet corner by the reeds, and watch the swans swim and preen quietly; bring some corn kernels (10 yuan/bag) to toss into the lake, and the swans will swim over in groups—close interaction is super healing.

2. Yandunjiao Village

Highlight: A fairy-tale scene where the fishing village coexists with swans, with century-old seaweed houses arranged neatly, and swans swimming in the bay in front of the houses, as if stepping into a Nordic town.
How to enjoy: Stay in a seaweed house guesthouse (150 yuan/night, open the window and you can see swans); go out to sea with fishermen (100 yuan/person) to see swans flying alongside the boat and experience the romance of "people and swans sharing the sea."

3. Sakura Lake Sports Park

Highlight: A secret swan spot in the city, where the lake and cherry blossom trees reflect each other, and swans leisurely enjoy the water. There are also trails and slides nearby, perfect for kids to burn off energy.
How to enjoy: Bring the kids in the afternoon, first take a walk on the trail to watch the swans, then go wild at the slide area; at dusk when the lights come on, the swans appear faintly in the night, creating a full atmosphere.

4. Economic Development Zone Jiulong Bay Park

Highlight: A lesser-known swan-watching spot with fewer people and beautiful scenery, where you can see unique scenes of swans framed with city buildings.
How to enjoy: Find a high viewing platform and use a telephoto lens to shoot swans with skyscrapers in the background for a strong visual impact; after shooting, go nearby for seafood, with 50 yuan per person you can eat until full.

📌 Swan Season Ultimate Guide

• Best time: Mid-November to February next year, when the number of swans is highest; swans are most active at dawn/dusk, with soft light perfect for photos. ✨Highly recommend visiting during snowfall or at sunrise/sunset for a more poetic experience; daytime is less impressive.

• Gear recommendation: Bring a telephoto camera (phone works too, use live photo mode to capture swans taking off); wear light-colored clothes to match the swans and lake; bring a small binoculars to see swan details clearly.

• Transportation guide: Self-driving is recommended (1 hour from Weihai city center), with convenient parking at all swan spots; public transport options include taking a bus from Weihai Bus Station to Rongcheng (20 yuan/person), then a taxi to the spots.

• Food tips: Avoid random seafood stalls in Yandunjiao Village; choose small local-favorite shops, recommended dishes are seaweed buns (10 yuan/portion) and spicy stir-fried clams (30 yuan/plate), fresh and affordable.

Rongcheng Swan Season is truly healing! Thousands of swans dance on the lake, blending beautifully with the fishing village and cityscape. For just 200 yuan per person, you can have a romantic "swan date." Don’t wait, go now~