Weihai Two-Day One-Night Nanny-Level Guide｜Avoid Crowds + Eat Seafood + Take Stunning Photos, Per Person

📍 Why is Weihai the top choice for National Day?

✅ Fewer people, beautiful scenery: Avoid the crowds in Sanya and enjoy 99% of secret beaches only locals know about

✅ Best value for money: Accommodation around 150 RMB per person / fresh seafood caught and cooked at the market, 60% cheaper than Sanya

✅ Autumn exclusive: 25℃ sea breeze + golden ginkgo, every photo looks like a movie scene

🗺️ Day 1: Old Town Life + Sunset Hit

🌇 Morning: Happiness Gate → Haiyuan Park (Fishing Boat Bay)

- Happiness Gate Square: Weihai landmark, take photos with the "Window of Weihai," climb to the top for a panoramic view of the bay (ticket 10 RMB)
- Haiyuan Park: Fishing boats return after 2:00 PM, buy wild Spanish mackerel at 20 RMB/jin and have it cooked at a restaurant, about 50 RMB per person for a feast 📸 Photo Tips: Use a wide-angle lens on the wooden boardwalk at Haiyuan Park to capture fishing boat reflections; the evening light is even more stunning

🌊 Afternoon: Maotou Mountain Viewing Platform (Big Necklace) → Torch 8th Street

- Maotou Mountain: Drive or charter a car along the coastal road, shoot the full view of the "Cat Head Necklace" from Viewing Platform No. 3, the cliff glass walkway is thrilling
- Torch 8th Street: Arrive before 6:30 PM! Avoid crowds and shoot the "Little Kamakura" style, the street ends at a super healing beach

🌅 Evening: International Seawater Bathing Beach Sunset

- After 6:00 PM, the beach bar lights up, order a 58 RMB mojito, watch the bubble machine spray pink smoke blending with the sunset glow

🗺️ Day 2: Fairy Tale Secret Spot + Seafood Feast

🌄 Morning: Weihai Park (Big Photo Frame) → Yuehai Park (White Lighthouse)

- Weihai Park: Giant photo frame framing the sea and sky, wear a light-colored long dress for forest-style photos
- Yuehai Park: White lighthouse + swing, shoot the morning mist sea view before 9:00 AM, local elders practicing Tai Chi add a lively atmosphere

🌊 Afternoon: Naxianghai Diamond Beach → Bruevis Shipwreck

- Naxianghai: Rent an electric scooter for 30 RMB/hour to ride along the coast, windmill group + white church guarantee great shots
- Bruevis Shipwreck: Arrive before 4:00 PM at low tide! The rusty giant ship collides with the waves, overcast days enhance the apocalyptic vibe

🦪 Weihai Food Highlights and Warnings

🔥 Must-Eat List (about 80 RMB per person)

- Chocolate Fisherman’s House: Sea cucumber rice + steamed seafood platter, 15 RMB cooking fee per dish, seafood caught and cooked fresh
- Old Sea Cucumber Dumpling House: Spanish mackerel dumplings bursting with juice, sea urchin dumplings 18 RMB each, hidden menu sea urchin fried rice
- Hanlefang Night Market: Go after 6:00 PM! Spicy stir-fried rice cakes 15 RMB, fish cake soup 10 RMB, avoid main street and try seaweed rice rolls in the alleys 💣 Pitfall Warning
- Be cautious with tourist area stalls! The same sea urchin dumplings cost 88 RMB in scenic spots but only 48 RMB at fishermen’s houses
- 80% of restaurants recommended by taxi drivers are traps; insist on checking ratings on Dianping

🏨 Accommodation Avoidance Guide

✅ Best value choice: Homestays near Weihai Station, about 150 RMB per person for sea view lofts, downstairs is Hanlefang

- Recommended: Yuyu Loft Holiday Apartment, 50㎡ loft with kitchen, projector + bathtub, 5-minute walk to high-speed rail station
✅ Couple’s vacation: Naxianghai Resort Hotel, 599 RMB for sea view room + private hot spring bath, sea view from the window ⚠️ Avoid: Be cautious with homestays near International Seawater Bathing Beach! Prices rise to 800+ RMB/night during National Day, poor soundproofing and crowded views

📸 Photographer’s Secret Settings

Scene Model Settings Position
Torch 8th Street iPhone 15 Pro Wide angle + 0.5x, f/8, 1/60s Third step at the end of the street, overhead shot
Maotou Mountain Sony A7M4 70-200mm telephoto, f/4, 1/500s Left side rocks at Viewing Platform No. 3
Bruevis Shipwreck Canon R5 16-35mm wide angle, f/11, 2s long exposure Shipwreck facing the rocky beach

💡 Local Insider Tips

1️⃣ Transportation: Rent an electric scooter for 30 RMB/day! The coastal road is steep, choose the Yadea Guanneng DQ5 with 80km range

2️⃣ Tide hunting: After September 25, low tide is earlier; check the "Global Tide" app, bring a small bucket to dig clams for fun

3️⃣ Outfit: Bring a windbreaker! It gets windy after 10 AM by the sea, layering a Uniqlo lightweight down jacket over a white shirt makes for great photos

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