Weihai (威海 Wēihǎi), also known as Weihaiwei (威海卫 Wēihǎiwèi), is a prefectural city under the jurisdiction of Shandong Province, a regional central city, an important marine industry base and a coastal tourism city on the Shandong Peninsula approved by The State Council. The city has jurisdiction over 2 districts and 2 county-level cities, with a total area of 5799.84 square kilometers and a built-up area of 291.09 square kilometers.
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Weihai, surrounded by sea on three sides, has four distinct seasons and a pleasant climate. It is characterized by warm winter, cool summer, cold spring, warm autumn, small temperature difference between day and night, long frost-free period, high wind and high humidity.The highest temperature of the year: generally around 30°C, which occurs in the extremely hot summer days of July and August. The lowest temperature of the year: generally around -10°C, which occurs in the extremely cold winter days of January. Weihai's total population in 2022 was 2,906,500. The city of Weihai has a long history:it has been populated since the middle of the Neolithic Age.
By electric bike You can ride an electric bike around the beach and see the view. The bus routes are easy to use as they are conveniently and clearly marked on the English/Chinese map sold around town. It costs ¥1 for the bus. It runs from May 1 to October 30 every year. The face value of the tourist bus ticket is ¥10 per ticket, which is only available for a single ride from the departure station to the terminal station, one ticket per person. Children under 1.2 meters can ride for free under the guidance of an adult. There is no discount for other passengers.
In Weihai, there are many beautiful places that you need to have a visit, such as Liugong island (inside Weihai city), Chengshantou (in Rongcheng district), and Shengjingshan Mountain (in Wengdeng city, here you can experience the culture of the traditional Chinese religion Dao). Also you need to experience the life in Weihai as a fisherman. "Weihaiwei" was leased by the United Kingdom from 1898 until October 1, 1930. It was a summer station for the British naval China Station. 1 Liugong Island (刘公岛), Huancui District (环翠区) (Take a ferry from the Liugong Island Tourist Wharf (刘公岛景区旅游码头) on North Haibin Road (海滨北路). The earliest ferry departs at 07:10 and the latest departs at 16:00.
1 Weihai Park (威海公园), Haibin Middle Road, Huancui District (环翠区海滨中路) (Bus routes 10, 39 and k7). Open all day. Free. (updated Jul 2020) 2 Weihai Hengshan skiing meadow (恒山滑雪滑草场), South Hongshan Road, Chucun Town, Huancui District (Hengshan Eco-Tourism Zone) (恒山生态旅游区内), ☏ +86 0631-5709333. 8:00-17:00 Open in winter only. Admission includes ski shoes, skis, poles, storage locker and ski clothing. 3 hours skiing ¥240 holiday 3 hours ¥320 holiday all day ¥500. (updated Oct 2022) 3 Weihai International Bathing Beach (国际海水浴场), 178 North Huanhai Road, Huancui District (环翠区北环海路178号), ☏ +82 0631-5623885. 09:00-18:00.
Chinese food: it's obviously everywhere; however, some consider the local cuisine to be tasteless. To others, the traditional and simple steaming of fresh seafood along with locally grown varieties of fresh vegetables make for healthful, delicately tasty food, remarkable merely in its simple, unadulterated purity. The local delicacy is sea cucumber for which Weihai is very well known. Fresh scallops are readily available and are extremely affordable by western standards. In the summer months, fresh fruits abound. Rice is less prevalent than noodles in this region of China, for wheat is grown in the area.
Tomato Bar. Downtown close to Da shi jie, 大世界, with live music on the weekends, including a Cuban conga player! Dizzy, Guo Ji Hai Shui Yu Chang (The international beach). This bar, opened by a Singaporean man, has become one of the largest expat hang outs since opening in June 2010. It is a small venue. The stellar cocktails are ¥35, but half off on Fridays. The Walnut Alley Music Tavern. The Xiaozi mood music bar around Han Le Fang has food, such as roast chicken, mapo tofu and so on. There was music and a great atmosphere. Moon Coffee Bar. It is a coffee bar on the beach with a view of the sea and sunset. It is a good choice when the weather is nice. 1 Ashui large cup tea (阿水大杯茶).
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In Aug, Weihai typically sees ~30°C daytime highs and 18 rainy days.
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