Weihai 3 Days 2 Nights Budget Travel Guide

In-depth 3 days 2 nights travel guide for Weihai, budget 2000 RMB (based on 2 people traveling together, 1000 RMB per person), covering transportation, accommodation, dining, attractions, and hidden experiences, with full details!

📅 Itinerary Overview
Theme: Coastal hiking + historical exploration + off-the-beaten-path spots
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Budget: 2000 RMB (total for 2 people)
Suitable for: Couples/friends/families who prefer a mix of natural scenery and cultural experiences
🚗 Transportation Plan (Total budget: 500 RMB)
Long-distance transport (example from Beijing)
High-speed train round trip: Beijing → Weihai (about 5 hours, second-class seat 350 RMB one way per person, 700 RMB for two), but to control the total budget, it is recommended to choose the overnight hard sleeper (Beijing → Weihai K411, about 12 hours, lower berth hard sleeper 250 RMB per person, 500 RMB for two, saving 200 RMB for other experiences).
Return trip similarly, prioritize cost-effective train options.

Local transportation
Rent electric scooters: essential for riding along Huanghai Road! Recommended "Xiaoniu Electric Scooter," rental 50 RMB/day per scooter, rent 2 scooters for 100 RMB (200 RMB for 2 days), refundable deposit 300 RMB.
Bus + taxi: supplementary use, download "Weihai Travel" app to check routes, short taxi rides about 10-20 RMB each.

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Total budget: 600 RMB)
Day 1-Day 2: Homestay near International Seawater Bathing Beach
Recommended "Haiyu Time Homestay," 3-minute walk to the beach, duplex sea view room (sleeps 2) 2 nights total 600 RMB, includes kitchen for simple cooking.
Alternative: Budget hotels like Hanting (about 250 RMB/night, 500 RMB for 2 nights, but homestay experience is better).

🍽️ Dining Arrangements (Total budget: 600 RMB)
Principle: Mainly seafood, interspersed with Korean food and night market snacks, control price per meal between 50-150 RMB.

Day 1
Lunch: Near Seawater Bathing Beach at "Xiaoluohou Seafood Restaurant," order steamed bass (88 RMB) + spicy clams (38 RMB) + mackerel dumplings (28 RMB), total 154 RMB.
Dinner: Hanlefong Night Market, grilled squid (15 RMB/skewer × 2) + Korean rice cake (10 RMB) + marinated shrimp (30 RMB) + milk tea (20 RMB), total 100 RMB.
Day 2
Breakfast: Homemade at homestay, buy bread + milk in advance (about 30 RMB).
Lunch: Simple meal on Liugong Island, bring bread + sausage (about 40 RMB), or eat noodles on the island (25 RMB/bowl × 2 = 50 RMB).
Dinner: City "Mama’s Hand Korean Restaurant," recommended spicy chicken feet (48 RMB) + bibimbap (28 RMB) + soybean paste soup (38 RMB), total 114 RMB.
Day 3
Breakfast: At Weihai Plaza "Wugufengdeng" Jiaodong Cuisine Restaurant, seafood dumpling soup (38 RMB) + chive pockets (10 RMB), total 48 RMB.
Lunch: Near Maotoushan at "Fisherman’s Kitchen," seaweed buns (3 RMB each × 6 = 18 RMB) + stir-fried baby octopus (58 RMB), total 76 RMB.
Before departure: Buy dried figs (20 RMB/bag × 2 = 40 RMB) as souvenirs.

📍 Daily Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Coastal First Experience
Morning
7:00 Arrive at Weihai Station, taxi to homestay (about 30 RMB), drop off luggage then walk to Seawater Bathing Beach, feel the sand and waves, rent sun umbrella (50 RMB/day).
Afternoon
14:00 Rent electric scooters to ride along Huanghai Road, starting from Seawater Bathing Beach → Torch 8th Street (famous colorful houses for photos, recommended before 15:00 to avoid crowds) → Golden Beach Seawater Bathing Beach (less crowded and beautiful) → Grape Beach Seawater Bathing Beach (best spot for sunset).
Evening
18:30 Head to Hanlefong Night Market, recommended "Gaoji Wuchun Chuan Fried Chicken Steak" (about 60 RMB per person, but prioritize snack stalls within budget), browse hanbok shops, buy souvenirs.

Day 2: History and Island
Morning
8:00 Taxi to Liugong Island ferry terminal (about 20 RMB), take ferry to island (ticket + ferry 122 RMB per person, 244 RMB for two, book 1 day in advance via "Liugong Island Scenic Area" WeChat official account).
Tour route: First Sino-Japanese War Museum → Donghong Battery (sea view) → Panda Pavilion (see national treasure, optional ticket 20 RMB per person).
Afternoon
13:00 Return ferry, taxi to Naxianghai Diamond Beach (about 50 RMB), check out windmills, thatched cottages, stroll on the beach.
Evening
18:00 Return to city, pass by Yuehai Park, photograph lighthouse and seaweed house sunset silhouettes, dinner at city Korean restaurant.

Day 3: Off-the-beaten-path Exploration
Morning
7:30 Taxi to Maotoushan (about 40 RMB), start hiking from Viewing Platform No. 2, enjoy cliff sea views along wooden boardwalk, pass "Jingzi Pebble Beach" (few people, can catch small crabs).
Noon
12:00 Return to city, eat Jiaodong cuisine near Weihai Plaza, buy local specialties.
Afternoon
14:00 Visit Happiness Gate (optional climb 50 RMB per person, recommended to take photos from outside), stroll Weihai Park "Painting in a Painting" sculpture, head to station before 16:00 for return trip.

💡 Hidden Experiences and Money-saving Tips
Free tide pooling: Xiaoshi Island (go at low tide in afternoon, tools rental 10 RMB/set) or Jiulong Bay Park (dig clams, catch small crabs).
Buy seafood yourself: Changfeng Farmers Market (busiest at 8 AM), buy live seafood to cook at homestay (processing fee 10 RMB/dish).
Student discounts: Half price at Liugong Island, Chengshantou and other attractions with student ID, bring ID in advance.
Avoid peak season: Travel in June or September, accommodation prices drop by 30%, fewer crowds for better experience.

📸 Must-visit Photo Spots
Torch 8th Street: Early morning or after rain when fewer people, shoot street and sea in one frame from below.
Maotoushan Viewing Platform No. 2: Use telephoto lens to compress distance between cliffs and waves.
Naxianghai Thatched Cottage: Wear white dress, shoot at 4 PM when light is soft.
Yuehai Park Lighthouse: One hour before sunset, use lighthouse as foreground to capture golden sea light.

⚠️ Notes
Sun protection: Weihai has strong UV, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat.
Transport card: Bus supports Alipay "Weihai Citizen Card" scan, no need to get separate card.
Safety: Watch for vehicles when riding on Huanghai Road, some parts of Maotoushan trail have no guardrails.
Tides: Check "Tide Table Elf" mini program before tide pooling, choose spring tide (high tide) times.

This guide balances classic and hidden spots, allowing you to check off popular places and deeply experience local life, all within a 2000 RMB budget for a fulfilling trip!