04 Female College Student's Real Experience! 367.8 RMB Ultimate Weihai Trip

I found Weihai is the perfect budget-friendly city for student travelers—scenic, uncrowded, and affordable! Bookmark this Weihai guide for a spontaneous getaway!

🚇 Transportation
🚄 High-speed rail: Weihai Station/Weihai North Station (Weihai Station recommended, closer to Hanlafang)
✈️ Flight: Dashuibo Airport (quite far, prioritize high-speed rail)
🚌 Bus: Get "Weihai Jiaoyun E-Bus Card" for 1 RMB/ride
🛵 E-bike: Rent for a full day (~40 RMB), coastal rides with sea breeze are delightful

📝 3-Day Itinerary
📍Day1 Hanlafang Night Market → Seaside Park → Yuehai Park Lighthouse → Weihai Park → Happiness Gate
📍Day2 Huoju 8th Street → International Bathing Beach → Maotou Mountain → Haiyuan Park → Half Moon Bay Beach
📍Day3 Narxianhai Diamond Beach → Jiming Island → Jinshi Bay → Return

🏝️ Attractions
✅ Huoju 8th Street
Arrive before 8 AM! Colorful houses + coastal road, avoid crowds for epic photos 📸
✅ Maotou Mountain
Must-visit: No.2 Viewing Deck! Ride along the coastal cliff road for stunning shots 🌊
✅ Haiyuan Park
Fishing boats + wooden boardwalk, free cinematic photo ops!
✅ Narxianhai Diamond Beach
Blue houses + white windmills, full Japanese aesthetic vibes 💙
✅ Jiming Island (student discount available)
Cliffside café + seaweed-thatched cottages, tidepooling for seashells at low tide 🐚

🥘 Food Guide
✅ Chocolate Seafood: Signature seafood steamboat with fresh variety 🦀. Linyi-style fried chicken is tasty too 🥣.
✅ Tan Yi Jiu Korean BBQ: Thick-cut meat for ultimate satisfaction 🥩, delicious bibimbap 🍛, great service with staff assisting in grilling.
✅ Da Huang Guan Hotpot Chicken: Generous portions of chicken legs 🍗, abundant veggies and meatballs at the buffet, fresh greens 🥦
✅ Nan Song Ming Ji Pastries: Tried tiramisu and cream puffs 🥞—both sweet but not cloying, premium ingredients 🍯

🏨 Accommodation
📍 Hanlafang area homestays: ~50 RMB/person/night, steps away from the night market.
📍 Shanda University hostels: 30 RMB/bed/night, max value, great for meeting fellow young travelers.

💡 Travel Tips
1️⃣ E-bike rentals: 30–50 RMB/day (bargainable)
2️⃣ Strong UV at beaches—sun protection is a must.
3️⃣ Free entry to Weihai Museum/Science Museum (book in advance).
4️⃣ Always carry student ID for discounted tickets 🎫